Tashera Simmons Breaks Her Silence: ‘Dying To Self,’ Love, Loss & Life After DMX
Tashera Simmons Breaks Her Silence: ‘Dying To Self,’ Love, Loss & Life After DMX  
Podcast: BET Talks
Published On: Thu Apr 24 2025
Description: On this powerful episode of BET Talks, Tashera Simmons—author, mother, and former wife of hip-hop legend DMX—opens up like never before. She’s breaking her silence with the release of her new book, Dying To Self, and taking us deep into her journey of pain, purpose, and powerful transformation.From heartbreak in the spotlight to healing in the shadows, Tashera shares how she found her voice, her faith, and her fireThis isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a masterclass in rising up, reclaiming your identity, and learning what it truly means to live fully.Tune in for a soul-stirring conversation about love, loss, legacy… and the beauty of becoming00:00 – Meet Tashera Simmons: Author, Mother & DMX’s Former Wife01:01 – This or That: Rapid-Fire with Tashera02:35 – The Things That Happen To Us Is Always For Us04:17 – Motherhood & Sacrifice: “I Had to Die to Myself”05:30 – Divine Protection: “God Had His Hand on Me”07:28 – Brokenness That Led Me to DMX11:18 – “Money Is the Root of All Evil” — Hard Truths12:44 – Breaking the Cycle: The Generational Curse Ends Here15:07 – Healing Through Therapy: Melting the Pain19:19 – “You Married Your Father”: Facing the Mirror20:17 – Finding Peace After DMX’s Passing21:03 – Spiritual Rebirth: Dying to Self, Rising in Spirit24:12 – Final Reflections: The Message Behind Dying To Self Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+Connect with BET WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookX.comThreads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.