DMX Memorial Services to Be Livestreamed This Weekend

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Rapper DMX, originally named Earl Simmons passed away aged 50 on April 9, following a cardiac arrest. The late rapper was honored by close friends and family at a public memorial service held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday.

Kanye West and the Sunday Service Choir paid tribute to DMX with live performances at the late rapper’s memorial in Brooklyn yesterday (April 24).West and his gospel group opened the service with an arrangement of Soul II Soul’s ‘Keep On Movin’ before singing the Clark Sisters’ ‘You Brought The Sunshine’, the hymn ‘Jesus Loves Me’ and their original song ‘Excellent’.“DMX: A Celebration of Life” saw other notable guests including rappers Nas and Swizz Beats, the latter of whom made a speech.

pic.twitter.com/E5ljVBzHPAAhead of the memorial service on Saturday, which was live streamed on DMX's YouTube channel, Kanye's imprint Yeezy teamed up with Balenciaga to pay tribute to DMX with a shirt in honor of the late rapper. Yeezy unveiled the design of the long-sleeve shirt on its dedicated website, which bears a portrait of DMX on the front with his date of birth on one sleeve and the date of his passing on the other.

DMX left a lasting impact on those close to him.

DMX left a lasting impact on those close to him.

pic.twitter.com/E5ljVBzHPAAhead of the memorial service on Saturday, which was live streamed on DMX's YouTube channel, Kanye's imprint Yeezy teamed up with Balenciaga to pay tribute to DMX with a shirt in honor of the late rapper. Yeezy unveiled the design of the long-sleeve shirt on its dedicated website, which bears a portrait of DMX on the front with his date of birth on one sleeve and the date of his passing on the other.

DMX's family is honoring the life and legacy of the beloved rapper. On Saturday, the rapper's family members came together for a private Celebration of Life in New York City. The memorial was restricted to family and close friends due to New York State's COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, which limits indoor arenas to 10 percent capacity.

DMX can tune in to watch his memorial service from 6pm ET (11pm BST) today (April 24).The in-person event held at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center in New York is limited to friends and family due to coronavirus restrictions, however, the memorial is being broadcast online via DMX’s YouTube channel. Stream below.As ABC7 reports, hundreds of motorcyclists drove through Brooklyn ahead of the memorial, which is happening the day before the rapper’s private funeral.

DMX will be honored by family and friends on Saturday in a private memorial service ahead of his private funeral. Details of the service are still in the works, including attendance numbers and ticketing information.

DMX” Simmons will take place this weekend.Following hospitalisation on April 3 after suffering from a heart attack brought on by a reported overdose, DMX remained in intensive care and on life support until he passed away, age 50, on April 9 in New York.In a post to the musician’s official Instagram today (April 23), it was revealed two memorial services will take place.The first, a Celebration of Life ceremony on Saturday April 24 at 10pm BST (4pm ET) at the Barclay Centre in Brooklyn, NY, will

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DMX will be honored by his friends and family in a public memorial service to be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday, April 24. The public memorial will be held ahead of a private funeral that will be held at New York City church on Sunday, April 25.

DMX will be honored by family and friends in a private memorial service ahead of his private funeral. Details of the private service are still in the works, including attendance numbers and ticketing information.

DMX will be honored by family and friends in a private memorial service ahead of his private funeral.The memorial is set to be held at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Saturday, April 24, prior to a private funeral at a New York City church on Sunday, April 25. DMX's celebration of life memorial on Saturday will begin at 4 p.m. ET, and will be live streamed on DMX's YouTube channel.

DMX will be honored by family, friends and fans in a public memorial service ahead of his private funeral.The public memorial is set to be held at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Saturday, April 24, prior to a private funeral at a New York City church on Sunday, April 25. DMX's celebration of life memorial on Saturday will begin at 4 p.m. ET, and will be live streamed on DMX's YouTube channel.