Drag-On Celebrates Anniversary With Sweet Surprise
Ruff Ryders rapper Drag-On shares gratitude after his wife’s anniversary surprise in faith
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A Jersey And Gifts
When veteran Ruff Ryders MC Drag-On, born Melvin Smalls, returned home recently, he was met with a heartwarming anniversary display courtesy of his wife. In an Instagram post, he shared two images: one of a cozy living-room setup adorned with wrapped presents and balloons, and another of his partner proudly sporting his signature jersey. He captioned the post, “So I came home to my wife the other day and she had this set up for me with gifts 🎁 wearing my jersey for our anniversary — you can ALWAYS tell when God gives you something. And he definitely gave me her — shalawam — All Praises To The Most High ♥️🖤.” Fans flooded the comments with congratulatory messages, praising the couple’s sweet celebration.
Faith And Family At The Forefront
The rapper’s mention of “shalawam” underscores the faith that often threads through his social feed. A variant of the Aramaic greeting “shalom,” it conveys blessings of peace. Over the years, Drag-On has frequently turned to his faith for inspiration. In recent months, he’s used his platform not only to promote new music but to deliver uplifting messages. His gratitude-focused posts, coupled with affectionate nods to his spouse, reveal a private side of the artist who first made waves alongside DMX and Eve in the late ’90s.
From Ruff Ryders Roots To Personal Milestones
Drag-On exploded onto the scene in 2000 with his debut album, Opposite of H2O, which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. A key member of the Ruff Ryders collective, he appeared on classic tracks like DMX’s “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” before branching into film roles—most notably in Cradle 2 the Grave opposite Jet Li in 2003.
These days, Smalls is balancing studio work with family life. In February, he teased fans about his next project, captioning an Instagram image, “When you get rid of all negative around – you just enjoy what is… #TerrieSon Album Coming Soon … and Opposite Of H2O part 2 Coming After.” While details on TerrieSon remain scarce, the announcement hints at a busy year ahead for the artist. Yet even amid career pursuits, Drag-On made sure his anniversary took center stage—proof that for him, personal milestones carry as much weight as chart positions.
As his Instagram snapshot goes on to show, the rapper cherishes these quieter moments. With a gift-wrapped anniversary nook and a loving nod to his wife’s thoughtfulness, Drag-On celebrated not just another year together but the ties that ground him beyond microphones and movie sets. All these images and captions serve as a reminder: sometimes the biggest hits happen away from the stage, in the everyday magic of home.
Whether fans are eager for TerrieSon or reminiscing about the heyday of Ruff Ryders, they’ll likely keep watching. For now, though, Drag-On’s followers can bask in the glow of a well-deserved personal victory: the celebration of love, faith and family.
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