Due to the corona measures, the service was only for people who were close to DMX, aka Earl Simmons. The ceremony could be followed online for fans. Hundreds of people had also gathered in the street to applaud and wave at the visible red box on a car with which the rapper arrived. Before the service, the New York DMX made one last tour of his neighborhood.
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Among others, the rapper’s fifteen children and their mothers and his fiancé Desiree Lindstrom sat in the room. Several family members gave a short speech.
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Several colleagues were also present and honored DMX. Likewise Eve, Swizz Beatz and Nas. Kanye West opened the memorial service along with his Sunday Service Choir. The rapper also released a special tribute to DMX together with the Spanish fashion house Balenciaga. Kanye’s clothing brand Yeezy and the fashion label teamed up for a t-shirt for the deceased rapper.
On the front of the black shirt is a portrait of DMX. His birth and death dates are printed on the sleeves. Fans can order the $ 200 garment now. The proceeds will go to the relatives of the rapper.
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The rapper and actor, known for songs like ‘Party Up’ (Up in Here) and ‘X Gon’ Give It to Ya ‘and movies like Romeo Must Die on Exit Wounds, struggled with multiple addictions for years. He will be buried in New York on Sunday.
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