The 2021 BET Awards paid tribute to late rapper DMX in a big way. During Sunday night’s awards show, several artists came together to perform a moving homage to the Yonkers-born rapper who died on April 9, days after he was rushed to the hospital following a heart attack.
He was 50. Curated by close friend and producer Swizz Beatz, the tribute celebrated the life and music of DMX from his early beginnings with iconic hip hop label, Ruff Ryders to his recently released posthumous album, Exodus.
Artists such as Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Swizz Beatz and Griselda performed some of the rapper’s most iconic hits including “What’s My Name?”, “X Gon’ Give It to Ya” and “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem”.
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