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DMX had a larger-than-life influence on his community. It came as no surprise that the entire perimeter of Barclays was blocked off and packed several hours prior to the event, only to let an enormous monster truck carrying a bright red casket that was reportedly DMX’s arrive on the scene.
Doors for the memorial opened at 2:00 p.m. ET, with only family, friends and media in attendance, though a live stream was available on DMX’s YouTube channel for supporters around the world to tune in. His funeral service will be held Sunday at 2:30 P.M. ET and will be broadcast live on BET and the network’s YouTube channel.
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On Saturday (April 24), friends and family of DMX gathered at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center for an in-person “celebration of life” and memorial service. Though it was closed to the public due to coronavirus restrictions, the memorial for the late rapper (real name Earl Simmons) was also broadcast live for fans to watch online.
Ahead of the service, DMX’s casket was carried through the streets on the back of a black monster truck, with the words “long live DMX” painted on the side. The procession was also followed by hundreds of motorcyclists, including the Ruff Ryders hip hop collective.