DMX, the acclaimed New York rapper and actor, will be laid to rest this weekend.
The artist, born Earl Simmons, died at the age 50 on April 9 after suffering a heart attack in his New York home. He burst onto the rap scene in the late 1990s with songs including « Get At Me Dog, » « Ruff Ryders Anthem » and « Party Up. » DMX was widely regarded as one of the reigning stars of hardcore hip hop. The three-time Grammy nominee also had more than 40 acting credits, including « Romeo Must Die, » in which he starred alongside Aaliyah and Jet Li. He will be honored with a memorial and funeral. Here’s how you can pay your respects: What events are taking place? DMX’s family and friends will host a « Celebration of Life Memorial » on Saturday, April 24 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
