DMX Pulled Over by Cops — DOESN’T GO TO JAIL

For the first time in who knows how long, DMX had a run-in with police that didn’t result in another mug shot — but it’ll still cost him …

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, X was pulled over in Hollywood last week for not wearing a seat belt. Cops ticketed him and his assistant … and the two were let go.

In case that wasn’t clear, DMX WAS LET GO. No handcuffs, no jail, no nothing. Just a small slap on the wrist … followed by sweet, sweet freedom.

X tells us, “Just a minor ticket no biggie. A quick learning lesson about not wearing a seat belt. I will handle and pay for it.” The rapper adds, “This would be the only reason I come in contact with the police because I am a changed man.”