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DMX’s legacy was immortalised as a man beloved by his family, honoured for his strong faith and respected as one of hip-hop’s greatest names at his memorial service Saturday, with several heartfelt speeches from those who knew the rapper best.
The speakers included friends Swizz Beatz and Nas, as well as his daughter, who rapped in honour of her father.
Kanye West and Busta Rhymes were among the big names who attended the two-hour ceremony at the Barclays Centre in New York. The service at the Brooklyn arena was closed to the public and restricted to close friends and family because of the coronavirus pandemic.
He was a sweetheart : Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys join DMX s family and close friends for a private funeral in New York
Just hours after a star-studded homegoing celebration in Brooklyn for DMX, the rapper s family and close friends held a private funeral to say final goodbyes
Swizz Beatz was one of the speakers during funeral service Sunday afternoon
Beatz, who attended with Alicia Keys, said of DMX: X was a very, loving Teddy-bear type of guy. He was a sweetheart. He was the most giving person I ever met
Funeral began 2.30pm and was broadcast live on BET and the network s YouTube
Brooklyn memorial for rapper DMX to be livestreamed on YouTube
Close friends and family will remember the Grammy-nominated musician at a private ceremony at the Barclays Center, New York
DMX, pictured in concert in 2019, died after a ‘catastrophic cardiac arrest’ on 9 April 2021. Photograph: Paras Griffin/Getty Images
DMX, pictured in concert in 2019, died after a ‘catastrophic cardiac arrest’ on 9 April 2021. Photograph: Paras Griffin/Getty Images
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Sat 24 Apr 2021 07.30 EDT
Last modified on Sat 24 Apr 2021 07.44 EDT
The rapper DMX will be mourned at a memorial with family and close friends at the Barclays Center in New York.
The memorial will be held for him at the Brooklyn arena on Saturday at 4pm EST (9pm BST). The event will be closed to the public and restricted to only close friends and family due to pandemic restrictions.
Survivors of the Ruff Ryders Anthem performer, who died earlier this month at 50, told TMZ that they have his funeral expenses covered, and any attempt to collect money for a related cause is a hoax.