File photo of the deceased American be singer, Earl Simmons, popularly known as DMX
Brooklyn’s Barclays Center has been confirmed as the venue to host a public memorial for DMX on Saturday, April 24.
The Hip Hop Icon, real name Earl Simmons, died on Friday, April 9, at the age of 50 after he suffered a drug overdose that triggered a heart attack on April 2.
The rapper’s manager, Steve Rifkind said he would be honored by family and friends on April 24, with a private funeral service to take place the following day at a New York City-area church.