EVE READY TO RYDE WITH DMX AGAIN

With DMX out of prison ... the Ruff Ryders WILL roll again ... this according to the former 1st Lady of the rap crew, Eve.

The Grammy Winner was leaving La Guardia airport in NY this weekend when we asked about the status of her old ground breaking crew that included X, The LOX, Swizz Beatz, Drag-On and others.

Eve told us she hasn't spoken with X since he became a free man ... but insists, "I'm sure you'll see Ruff Ryders back together."

She's probably right -- X is blowing up again ... in part, due to the positive response he's been getting from recent live performances.

Ryde or die.

DMX RUFF RYDERS ARE REUNITING!!!

It's official ... DMX and his legendary rap crew Ruff Ryders are getting back together -- in fact, X tells TMZ, a blowout reunion tour is already in the works.

Ruff Ryders first lady Eve told us this weekend to expect a massive comeback -- but X says the RR reunion is already underway ... with CEO Waah Dean currently booking several venues across the country.

The tour is supposed to kick off in a few months -- and X tells us, the entire crew's already on board, including Swizz Beats, Drag-On, and Murda-Mook.

According to DMX, Eve and The L.O.X. haven't signed on yet -- but that's just because he hasn't gotten in touch with them yet. X insists, that will change very soon.

X tells us, "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