Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Griselda, and the Lox joined forces for a tribute to their late friend DMX at the 2021 BET Awards Sunday night (June 27). Actor Michael K. Williams also appeared as part of the tribute, which included hits like “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem,” “Where the Hood At,” and “Party Up (Up in Here).” Check it out below.
DMX died at age 50 in April. Following his death, Swizz Beatz oversaw the final release details for the album
Exodus, which the rapper had started after appearing on VERZUZ with Snoop Dogg last summer. The project featured contributions from Swizz Beatz, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Bono, JAY-Z, and Nas.
A new song from the posthumous DMX album
âHood Bluesâ appears to sample Lee Mason & His Orchestraâs âShady Blues.â Famously, Madlib based the Lootpack song âAnswersâ on the same composition.
Exodus is out this Friday, May 28, via Def Jam. Itâs the first DMX album for Def Jam since 2003âs
Exodus include Bono, JAY-Z, Nas, and DMXâs son Exodus Simmons.
DMX died on April 9 at the age of 50. His memorial service was held at Brooklynâs Barclays Center on Saturday, April 24.
. The 13-track LP is packed with guest appearances, including features from Jay-Z, Nas, Bono, The LOX, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Usher, Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine, Benny the Butcher, and DMXâs son, Exodus Simmons. The album was executive produced by Swizz Beatz. Itâs due out May 28 via Def Jam. Check out the full track list and features below.
DMX died in April at 50 years old after suffering an apparent drug overdose and subsequent heart attack at his home in White Plains, New York. A memorial service was held at Brooklynâs Barclays Center later that month.Â