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.
