Even behind bars DMX can't stay out trouble. The jailed rapper has reportedly been placed in lockdown and has been slapped with a bread and water diet for threatening Arizona jail officers.

According to The Associated Press, DMX refused to report for work Sunday (February 8) when called upon by jail officers and insulted them.

I already have a job and dont need this (expletive), DMX allegedly said.

The rapper then failed to report for his medication later in day and then told jail officers that he might assault somebody to get respect.

DMX was being housed in the Tent City in Maricopa County Jail and has been moved to lockdown where he is currently on a bread and water diet.

The rapper is currently serving a three month jail sentence for various felony charges including drug possession, identity theft and animal cruelty.