DMX

The album is produced by Swizz Beatz, features “all original material,“ and will be the first DMX album on Def Jam in 18 years.

DMX’s birthday has officially been declared Earl “DMX” Simmons Day by the New York State Senate.

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The ‘Celebration of Life’ memorial service happens Saturday (4/24), followed by the smaller ‘Homegoing Celebration’ the next day.

It was painted outside La Estrella Tropical Restaurant, which is owned by Eddy De Jesus, a member of Ruff Ryders Motorcycle Club.

A private funeral at an NYC-area church will follow the next day.

The song was recorded for season 2 of ‘Godfather of Harlem.’

Ludacris, Questlove, Talib Kweli, Noname, Q-Tip, Fat Joe, Method Man, Havoc of Mobb Deep, Burna Boy, Ice-T, slowthai, Lil Durk, Masta Ace, Open Mike Eagle, Bootsy Collins, Juicy J, Kaytranada, Nothing, Speedy Ortiz, Fucked Up, and more pay tribute to the late legend.

His family has issued a statement.

“DMX is still alive. Yes, he is on life support, but please, it’s not helping anybody by having them see these false rumors. Let the family relax for a night.”