DMX Allegedly Throws Food At Guard

Spending time in solitary confinement apparently didn't curtail DMX's anger issues, as he allegedly threw a tray of food at a detention officer on Sunday and may spend a lot more time in prison because of it.

Maricopa County Sherriff Joe Arpaio says DMX (real name Earl Simmons) became angry after being told he couldn't have a meal he took from a serving tray, and then threw the tray and the grub at an officer, who wasn't injured.

DMX was rebooked on aggravated assault charges on Wednesday and could face eight years behind bars for violating his probation terms. The rapper is serving a 90-day sentence in the Tent City prison in Maricopa County, Ariz. after he pleaded guilty to felony charges of theft and drug possession and a misdemeanor charge of animal cruelty on Dec. 30.

The 38-year-old was moved to a solitary cell and put on a "special diet that is a form of bread and water" after he got into an argument with another detention officer earlier this month.

DMX, who claims he'll become a preacher after he's released, is preaching his innocence regarding the food-tossing allegation. He released this media statement:

"Many of you know me as DMX, right now I am speaking to you as Earl Simmons. Just a man trying to serve my time peacefully in order to put all this behind me so I can carry on with my normal life. The truth of the matter is, in the eyes of many I am not just a normal man but rather a celebrity which can be a blessing and a curse.

"Since I have begun to serve out my sentence, I have not been given any special treatment but it has actually been the opposite. For the record, I want to state 'I Did Not' physically touch or hit an officer. This is just another attempt to destroy my credibility.

"I'd like to thank my family, love ones, and fans for their support. I ask that you continue to pray for me during this trying time."

You don't have to "physically touch or hit" someone if you're throwing food at them, so this defence plea probably won't do much for his cause. You'd think a guy who made his living with words would know better than that. Let's hope DMX's sermons are more powerful than his media statements.