Origin
On the heels of American rapper DMX’s death in April 2021, a number of online rumors circulated online about the circumstances in which he died and what was to be done with his estate.
One such rumor claimed that hip hop royalty and married couple, Jay-Z and Beyonce, were set to buy DMX’s collection of original recordings for $10 million with the intention of giving all proceeds to his “17 kids for free.”
Jay Z is doing another legendary act for the culture of hip hop.
Jay Z and Beyonce are buying back DMX s masters for $10,000,000.00 and will give to his 17 kids for free. pic.twitter.com/5PwwdREbai
Mariah Carey Fast Facts
Personal
Birth place: Long Island, New York
Birth name: Mariah Carey
Mother: Patricia (Hickey) Carey, opera singer and voice coach
Marriages: Nick Cannon (2008-2016, divorced); Tommy Mottola (1993-1998, divorced)
Children: with Nick Cannon: Moroccan and Monroe (twins)
Other Facts
Supported herself as a waitress and back-up singer before being signed to Columbia Records.
Timeline
1988 – Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola listens to Carey’s demo tape and signs her to the label.
1990 – Her debut album, “Mariah Carey,” is released. It goes on to sell more than six million copies and spawn four number one singles.
1991 – Carey wins two Grammy Awards: Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female, for “Vision of Love” and Best New Artist.
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