DMX Memorial Service Details Shared, Public Not Permitted To Attend

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Fans will be able to tune in to watch the beloved rapper's "Celebration of Life Memorial."

Unfortunately for fans, there won't be a public memorial service for DMX. We were all hit with the devastating news that the beloved New York emcee had passed away following a heart attack, and the world has taken to the internet to share their favorite moments from Dark Man X. Earl Simmons has been a fixture in the Hip Hop community for decades and his vulnerability, partnered with his rough persona, created a space in music that no other artist can come close to occupying.

Last week, we reported on the news that DMX's memorial service would take place at the Barclay's Center, and just an hour ago, his loved ones shared more information about his "homegoing celebration."

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"Saturday 4/24 Celebration of Life Memorial LIVE on @YouTube at 4:00 PM EST (Link in bio.)," someone penned in the caption to a photo of X. "Sunday 4/25 Homegoing Celebration LIVE on @bet at 2:30 PM EST." They made it clear that "attendance [is] restricted to family & close friends... #longlivedmx."

There were also rumors that Swizz Beatz contacted Kanye West to ask the Sunday Service leader to attend the memorial. Ye and X have collaborated in the past so it would seem fitting that Swizz would want West in attendance in whatever capacity. Check out the post about the memorial service below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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