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Swizz Beatz to Honor DMX With Epic Tribute at Summer Jam

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As HOT 97’s Summer Jam prepares to return to its live show format this summer, they’ve announced that super-producer Swizz Beatz will pay special tribute to DMX during this year’s event. HOT 97’s Summer Jam festival will return to the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on August 22. …

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DMX’s Hometown of Yonkers Unveils Mural in His Honor

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A mural for the late, great DMX was unveiled Tuesday in his hometown of Yonkers, three months after his death. The city paid to have a mural at the Calcagno Homes, a public housing unit on School Street, restored in X’s honor. The location is significant to DMX’s past since the …

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DMX’s Official Cause of Death Revealed

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DMX’s official cause of death has been confirmed in a newly released report. A report by Vulture confirmed that the 50-year-old rapper died from a cocaine-induced heart attack that caused a lack of blood circulation to his brain. The report cites a source from the Westchester County medical examiner’s office who …

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Def Jam Paid Nearly $300K For DMX’s Homegoing Service

Ruff Ryders To Host "Ryde Out" Event to Honor the Late DMX in NYC

Updated 06-22-2021 Earlier reports noted that Def Jam shelled out more than $35K for DMX‘s star-studded memorial service, however sources close to the situation revealed the late rapper’s record label actually dished out much more. In addition to funeral home expenses, the label covered renting out Barclays Center, plus production …

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Jay-Z Talks About The Time DMX Brought Arena Crowd To Tears

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During the most recent episode of LeBron James’ HBO series The Shop, Jay-Z discussed the late DMX’s unparalleled stage presence. Jay-Z said at one time he had been scheduled to perform right after X finished and became increasingly aware that the Ruff Ryder would be a tough act to follow. ”X is about …

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DMX’s Eldest Son, Signed Off On His Father’s Posthumous Album

Ruff Ryders To Host "Ryde Out" Event to Honor the Late DMX in NYC

Swizz Beatz got the approval from DMX’s family for the late rapper’s posthumous album, “Exodus” coming out on May 28th. A source told Page Six, X’s longtime friend and producer said he played all the tracks for the rapper’s eldest son Xavier to get his approval. Swizz held a listening session for …

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DMX Talks Making Amends With His Mother In Last Interview

Ruff Ryders To Host "Ryde Out" Event to Honor the Late DMX in NYC

DMX’s final interview, “DMX Uncensored,” is set to air on TV One. The posthumous release will detail his therapy session where he reconciled with his mother. In the late Yonkers rapper’s interview, he spoke about healing his relationship with his mother after the two reunited on an episode of Couples …

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