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Anderson Silva: DMX became ‘part of my heart, part of my life’ after using his music as walkout song

There are hundreds of ways to remember Anderson Silva’s greatest fights in the UFC, but one of the most iconic moments happened before he ever set foot in the cage.

Almost every clash the legendary Brazilian had in the octagon was preceded by a signature song that played as he walked out to face his opponents. It’s nearly impossible to forget when the lights dropped and four booming bass hits ricocheted throughout an arena followed by a raspy voice uttering the words “It’s dark and hell is hot.”

Seconds later, DMX kicks in with the chorus for his track No Sunshine, which was originally featured on the Exit Wounds soundtrack — a film he also starred in alongside Steven Seagal.