It has finally been confirmed - Ruff Ryders are making an official comeback according to group leader DMX.

The New York collective, who ruled the charts at the turn of the millennium with platinum-selling records from the Dark Man, Eve and The Lox, are set to return with a U.S. tour. 

DMX told TMZ: "We are all family and we're going to come back stronger than when we left ... It's going to take the nation by storm."

The tour will be ready to kick off within a couple of months and Swizz Beatz, Drag-On and Murda-Mook have already given the project a thumbs up. The Lox and Eve are yet to sign on - but DMX says it's just a matter of time.

Eve hinted at a reformation of the Double R earlier this week, saying: "I'm sure you'll see Ruff Ryders back together."

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