Final Call News NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 27: Rapper DMX performs in concert at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on March 27, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images) (The following are edited remarks delivered by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam during the April 25, 2021 homegoing service for the great hip hop artist Earl âDMXâ Simmons, who impacted the world through music and film. The message was delivered live via Zoom and televised during the BET Networkâs coverage of the touching goodbye to a rap icon. May Allah (God) be pleased with our brother and strengthen and console his family and all who were touched by his gifts.)