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Swizz Beatz Interview – Godfather of Harlem, DMX’s Legacy & More

[ad_1] As the executive music producer providing the soundtrack curation for each episode of EPIX’s gangster drama Godfather of Harlem, Swizz Beatz has found another home to showcase his expert knowledge of beats, rhymes and life.Now that the show’s second season is underway, recently airing episode five, Swizz linked up with XXL via Zoom to give details about the ins and outs of his role as the executive music producer, and what it takes to become the voice in actor Forest Whitaker's head.For those who haven’t tapped in yet, each episode of Godfather of Harlem, which airs every Sunday at 9 p.m./8 p.m. ET/CT on EPIX, is a puzzle piece in the riveting story of Harlem kingpin Bumpy Johnson, portrayed...

DMX Posthumous Album Exodus to Be Released This Month

[ad_1] It looks like we will be getting DMX's posthumous album before the end of the month.On Monday (May 10), one month after X's passing, the rapper's label Def Jam announced via Twitter that the Yonkers, N.Y. MC's last album, Exodus, is coming out on May 28. "The legacy continues. EXODUS 5/28," the tweet simply reads. A photo of the rapper is attached. DMX's Instagram account also confirmed the news with the same photo and caption.Swizz Beatz will be executive producing the LP. “My brother X was one of the most pure and rare souls I’ve ever met," Swizzy said in a statement. "He lived his life dedicated to his family and...

Irv Gotti Apologizes for Comments He Made About DMX’s Death

[ad_1] Irv Gotti is now apologizing for making premature comments about DMX's cause of death.On Saturday morning (May 1), the Murder Inc. co-founder posted a lengthy message on Instagram in response to the backlash he received for saying X died after smoking a bad batch of crack spiked with Fentanyl during a recent interview on Chicago radio station 107.5's The Morning Show. "1st off. Let me say again. How much I love my nigga X. The fact that this is coming into Question is the only reason why I feel the need to address the bullshit. I love X and love him Unconditionally and that won’t change til I die. Dog Love."...

Irv Gotti Says DMX Died of Crack Overdose, 50 Cent Calls Irv Out

[ad_1] 50 Cent is coming for Irv Gotti for comments Irv made about the cause of DMX's death.Following a radio interview Irv did with 107.5 WGCI in Chicago on April 23, in which he claims Earl "DMX" Simmons died of drug-related causes, 50 Cent has called out the Murder Inc. Records cofounder for his comments. In an Instagram post shared on Thursday (April 29), the Grammy Award-winning rapper responded to Irv for speaking out of turn."This guy is a idiot, did he just say DMX died from smoking crack and fentanyl! ‍why would he say that?," Fif captioned the upload, which features an audio clip of Irv Gotti's recent radio interview.In the interview with The Morning Show, Irv provided unconfirmed information regarding...

Kanye West’s Yeezy DMX Tribute Shirt Raises $1 Million – Report

[ad_1] The DMX tribute shirt created by Kanye West's Yeezy brand and Balenciaga has reportedly netted over $1 million in profits that will benefit the family of the late rapper.On Sunday (April 25), TMZ reported that sources in the Kanye camp tell them the shirt quickly raked in seven-figures after going on sale on April 24 and selling out within hours. As announced, net profits from the one-time drop will go to DMX's kids.The shirt, which was made by luxury brand Balenciaga at the behest of West, hit the ’Net over the weekend. The long-sleeve, over-sized shirt features an image of X, who is flanked by two crosses. The acronym R.I.P. is above his head....

Kanye West’s Yeezy Brand Releases DMX Tribute Shirt

[ad_1] Kanye West is paying tribute to DMX with a t-shirt from Balenciaga.The music-fashion mogul commissioned the luxury line to produce a t-shirt in honor of X's tragic passing. Made available on Saturday (April 24), the long-sleeve shirt features a printed on image of X flanked by two crosses. The acronym R.I.P. is above his head while his birth and death dates are shown on the sleeve. The back features the phrase "In Loving Memory" toward the bottom. The shirt only comes in black and can be purchased for $200 at dmx-tribute.com. The net proceeds will go to DMX's family, according to the site.The new release comes the same day as X's...

DMX Public Memorial Details Revealed – Report

[ad_1] The plans for DMX's public remembrance ceremony have been revealed.According to a report from TMZ on Friday (April 16), a public memorial for DMX, who died on April 9 after reportedly suffering an overdose that resulted in a heart attack on April 2, will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Sat., April 24.Extensive details regarding the service are unclear and according to the outlet, X's manager, Steve Rifkind, says logistics are still be sorted out as it pertains to the quantity of attendees and ticketing, which will likely be limited due to COVID-19 restrictions.Additionally, DMX's family and close friends will memorialize the veteran rapper in a private funeral service that...

DMX’s Music Streams Increase Over 900 Percent After His Death

[ad_1] In the wake of DMX's passing, the fallen rapper has seen an increase in his music streams.According to a Billboard report on Monday (April 12), the publication announced that the rapper's streams have increased 928 percent in the U.S. since his death was announced on April 9. Records from MRC Data, a data company providing music sales statistics, indicate the It's Dark and Hell Is Hot artist's music received 75.7 million audio and visual streams on April 9 and 10, resulting in a 928 percent increase in contrast to the 7.36 million streams he acquired on April 7 and 8. DMX's death was officially announced on April 9.On April 9 and 10, X's "Ruff...

Hip-Hop Reacts to the Death of DMX

[ad_1] Hip-hop is hurting today following the news of DMX's death.On Friday (April 9), DMX's team shared a statement with XXL from the family of the beloved veteran rhymer, confirming DMX has died at the age of 50 years old after suffering an alleged overdose that led to a heart attack on April 2."We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days. Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart and...

DMX’s Greatest Career Moments – XXL

[ad_1] While many artists are multifaceted, DMX truly lived up to that descriptor for his adroit abilities across music and film. From his start in the game in the early 1990s, he was lauded for his gruff delivery, which was incomparable at the time. The rapper's signature "grrrs" and growls became synonymous with his music—he truly was the big dog in every sense of those words.Songs like "Born Loser" and "Make a Move" were early indicators that Dark Man X from Yonkers, N.Y. was the rapper on the rise to watch. Before he dropped his official debut album, It's Dark and Hell Is Hot, in 1998, the MC was a featured artist on tracks such...