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50 Cent is furious with record executive and Murder Inc. co-founder Irv Gotti for claiming in a radio interview that his former business partner DMX suffered a heart attack stemming from a “bad dose of crack.” The rapper — real name Earl Simmons — died at a White Plains, NY hospital on Friday, Apr.

Following the tragic death of rap icon DMX, his home state has officially moved to declare a day in his honor. The New York State Senate will officially consider December 18, the late rapper's birthday, as DMX Day across the state.

DMX – will now be known as ‘Earl “DMX” Simmons Day’.The tribute to the late rapper was announced at his memorial service over the weekend by Erica Ford, the co-founder of Life Camp, an organisation dedicated to the prevention of gun violence.She was joined by community activist Priscilla Echi, who confirmed that Senate Resolution 631 was introduced to the New York Senate floor last week. “Our New York State Senate has called December 18 Earl “DMX” Simmons Day,” Echi announced.

DMX tribute shirts designed by Balenciaga and commissioned by Kanye West‘s fashion brand Yeezy have reportedly raised $1million for the late rapper’s family.The long sleeve shirts feature a graphic of DMX on the front with “R.I.P” printed above him, and crosses on either side.

DMX's fans, friends and family are saying goodbye.

died April 9 at White Plains Hospital after a heart attack, and was given a public sendoff at the Barclays Arena in Brooklyn on Saturday — but will be laid to rest before only friends and relatives an undisclosed location.The private service, scheduled for 2:30 p.m., will be live-streamed on his YouTube channel and by BET.DMX grew up in the School Street public housing complex in Yonkers, but it is unclear if the service will be in his home city.The rapper’s public memorial service Saturday saw

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.

Many of DMX‘s friends came to pay tribute to the late rapper at his memorial in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, April 24. Among those who spoke were rappers Eve — the “First Lady of the Ruff Ryders” — and past collaborator Nas. Standing with Alicia Keys‘ husband Swizz Beatz, Eve remembered her longtime friend. “I am seriously the luckiest, luckiest woman in the world to have been adopted by the Ruff Ryders, but to have known DMX the way that I knew him as a man, a father, a friend,” she said.

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 has been remembered not only as an incredible talent in the music industry, but also a loving father to his children. His eldest son Xavier highlighted this during his eulogy at the April 24 memorial for the rapper, held in New York City. The touching service, which was also streamed live on YouTube, comes just a few weeks after the legendary rapper died at the age of 50 following a heart attack.

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.

Legendary rapper DMX is set to be remembered in a touching memorial, attended by his family and close friends. The New York native, who grew up in Yonkers, will be memorialized as a loving father and incredible visionary in the music industry at the April 24 memorial, held at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn. The service comes just a few weeks after the legendary rapper died on April 9 at the age of 50.

Desiree Lindstrom is paying tribute to the life and legacy of her beloved fiancé, DMX.Ahead of the late star's private memorial at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Saturday, Lindstrom, who shared her 4-year-old son, Exodus, with DMX, wrote a few words about how «hard» it was going to be to say goodbye to her son's father.«Today is very hard for me and my family...but one thing that is keeping me going is knowing that my son and I just gained an amazing angel, my fiancé and Exodus father...Earl

DMX has taken his final ride through New York City.Before the rapper's memorial service on Saturday, his red casket was driven from where he grew up in Yonkers, New York to Brooklyn's Barclays Center, where one of DMX's final big concerts took place back in June 2019. His casket was carried on a monster truck with the words «Long Live DMX» written on the side.

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

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.

Action Bronson has explained to Joe Rogan how the music of the late DMX seemingly induced the birth of his child.In a new interview on The Joe Rogan Experience, the rapper spoke of the recent birth of his baby, which saw his wife in labour for 18 hours.Bronson went on to explain that, after the long and torturous labour, it was only when he decided to put on the music of DMX in the background that the baby arrived.“I played DMX. ‘stop, drop,'” Bronson explained to Rogan.

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.

Swizz Beatz has reportedly asked Kanye West to make an appearance at a forthcoming memorial service for DMX.The hip-hop icon died earlier this month (April 9) after being hospitalised on April 3 for a heart attack as a result of a reported overdose. He remained in intensive care and on life support until his death; he was 50-years-old.He is set to be celebrated at a memorial which is set to be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on April 24th.

DMX was due to perform at next month is being turned into a tribute event for the late rapper.The hip-hop icon died earlier this month (April 9) after being hospitalised on April 3 for a heart attack as a result of a reported overdose.

Desiree Lindstrom is paying tribute to her beloved fiancé, DMX.It's been just over a week since news broke that the legendary rapper (real name: Earl Simmons) died at the age of 50. Over the weekend, Lindstrom took to Instagram to reflect on their time together as a couple, calling him her «everything.»«The first night we met and you held me close.

Desiree Lindstrom, the fiance of rapper DMX, has paid tribute to her longtime partner after his sad passing on April 9. She took to Instagram on April 17, thanking God for blessing her with the musician, and father of her son, Exodus.

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, according to multiple reports.Details of the public service are still in the works, including attendance numbers and ticketing information.

DMX will be honoured at a public memorial in Brooklyn next weekend, the late rapper’s manager has confirmed.The hip-hop legend died last week (April 9) after suffering a heart attack on April 2 that was reportedly caused by an overdose.Speaking to TMZ, DMX’s manager Steve Rifkind said fans would be able to pay their respects to the star at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center arena next Saturday (April 24).

DMX appears alongside Swizz Beatz and French Montana on "Been To War," the first release since the rapper's death last week. "Been To War" will appear in season two of the Epix series Godfather of Harlem when it returns to TV on April 18.

DMX, saying he was a “star” that was “born to rap”.The hip-hop icon died last week (April 9) after being hospitalised on April 3 following a heart attack.Speaking to NME about his love for DMX, Andre spoke of using one of the rapper’s tracks in his new movie Bad Trip, which finished editing in 2019.“I’ve been listening to DMX for 20 years,” Andre told NME.

AJ Tracey has shared a new music video for his new track ‘Little More Love’, with the clip honouring the late DMX.The video picks up where the visuals for previous single ‘Anxious‘ left off, opening with a dark city skyline.

DMX in a biopic.During an appearance on SiriusXM’s , the actor opened up about the late rapper's influence on his life, calling him the Black community's «rockstar.»«So everybody talks about like, DMX is not the greatest rapper alive. I understand that.