DMX‘s private funeral service was reportedly paid for by his record label Def Jam.The New York rapper, whose real name was Earl Simmons, passed away in April at the age of 50 after suffering a heart attack.TMZ have reported this week that Def Jam, who recently released the posthumous DMX album ‘Exodus’, spent over $35,000 (£25,000) to cover the bill from Brooks Memorial Home Inc.
in Yonkers, New York for DMX’s funeral.Following DMX’s death, Def Jam released the following statement: “Def Jam Recordings and the extended Def Jam family of artists, executives and employees are deeply and profoundly saddened by the loss of our brother Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons.“DMX was a brilliant artist and an inspiration to millions around the world.
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