DMX attempted to barricade himself in his bedroom first, but was eventually talked into coming out and offered no further resistance. He was taken to a nearby jail and released on US$7,500 bail.

The rapper faces seven misdemeanor animal cruelty charges and four felony drug possession charges, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

"With all his money and fame, DMX has no excuse for not providing proper care for his animals," said Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Saturday.

This is the second time this week DMX has been arrested by authorities in Arizona. On Tuesday, the rapper was arrested by officers from the Arizona Department of Public Safety on charges of racing on a highway, driving on a suspended license, and reckless driving.

The 37-year-old musician, real name Earl Simmons, has sold over 20 million albums, and also acted in several movies including "Romeo Must Die" and "Exit Wounds."