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The 2021 BET Awards paid tribute to late rapper DMX in a big way.

The BET Awards 2021 air on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT across BET, BET Her, Logo, MTV, MTV2, TV Land and VH1. Taraji P. Henson is hosting the event live from the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles after the ceremony went virtual in 2020. The annual awards celebrate the year in Black music, TV, film, sports and social impact.

The BET Awards 2021 air on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT across BET, BET Her, Logo, MTV, MTV2, TV Land and VH1. Taraji P. Henson is hosting the event live from the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles after the ceremony went virtual in 2020. The annual awards celebrate the year in Black music, TV, film, sports and social impact.

Swizz Beatz and Timbaland dedicated their Verzuz rematch to DMX and Aaliyah yesterday (May 30).The two rappers and producers founded the virtual battle series last March as the coronavirus pandemic halted live performances.Beatz and Timbaland were the first duo to face off against each other on March 24, 2020, with the battle lasting five hours. Since then, the likes of RZA, Erykah Badu, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Rick Ross and more have all taken part.

Swizz Beatz has opened up DMX’s posthumous album, which was released yesterday (May 28).DMX, whose real name was Earl Simmons, was hospitalised following a heart attack as a result of reported overdose on April 3, where he remained in intensive care until his passing on April 9.Speaking to Rolling Stone, Swizz reminisced about the last year the two spent together in the studio working on the album, ‘Exodus’, recalling that DMX was “ready” to make the album but that he appeared “tired” at times.“We’d been talking about this record for a long time, but after we did Verzuz [in July 2020], he was ready,” Beatz told Rolling Stone. “He saw that the people were showing him love and the fans were ready.”He added: “X was tired.

DaBaby's hit Rockstar featuring Roddy Ricch won Top Rap Song at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards Sunday, but Post Malone’s 2018 track of the same name was mistakenly played as he accepted the honors from presenter Swizz Beatz.The North Carolina native, 29, acknowledged the flub as he accepted the honors at the outdoor event held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, saying, 'It’s me, It’s me, I’ll live with that.'On Twitter, a number of fans pointed out the error with clever memes and GIFS, including one with two Spidermans pointing at one another.

Swizz Beatz took the stage at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday to present the award for Top Rap Song, and he took a moment to celebrate his late friend and «brother,» DMX.«This year in hip-hop has been really hard,» Beatz reflected. «We lost so many amazing souls.

DMX‘s forthcoming posthumous album ‘Exodus’ has been revealed – check it out below.The album, due out later this month, will feature U2‘s Bono, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, Nas and many more.After announcing the album earlier this week, DMX’s longtime collaborator Swizz Beatz has now shared the tracklisting for ‘Exodus’.See the running order below.A post shared by Swizz Beatz (@therealswizzz)The legendary rapper, whose real name was Earl Simmons, died on April 9 at the age of 50.

RELEASESA posthumous DMX album, titled ‘Exodus’, will be released on 28 May through Def Jam. Producer Swizz Beatz says: “My brother X was one of the most pure and rare souls I’ve ever met.

just under two months after the rapper’s death. The posthumous album, titled Exodus, features all-new original material and will be released by Ruff Ryders and Def Jam Recordings, where DMX had signed a new deal in 2019. In a statement, DMX’S friend and long-time collaborator producer Swizz Beatz described him as ‘one of the most pure and rare souls I’ve ever met’. He continued: ‘He lived his life dedicated to his family and music.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn the days after DMX’s death from a heart attack last month, several people close to the veteran rapper said that he recently had completed a new studio album, but did not provide further details.Some details arrived on Monday from his longtime friend and producer, Swizz Beatz: “Exodus,” an album of all-new original material, will arrive on May 28 via Ruff Ryders and Def Jam Recordings, the home of his most successful recordings, with whom he signed a new deal in 2019.“My brother X was one of the most pure and rare souls I’ve ever met,” Swizz said in a statement. “He lived his life dedicated to his family and music.

Like mother, like son. Alicia Keys revealed her son Egypt has inherited his parents’ musical abilities. 

DMX was remembered with an emotional memorial service in his native New York, following the rapper’s death at the age of 50. The X Gon’ Give It To Ya rapper – real name Earl Simmons – died on April 9 after a heart attack at his home. His family, including fiancee Desiree Lindstrom and his 15 children, were in attendance at the Barclays Center event. Celebrity mourners included DMX’s Ruff Ryders members Swizz Beatz, Eve and The Lox, as well as rapper Nas, while Kanye West produced the memorial with his Sunday Service choir providing the music. The event was filled with heartwarming tributes to the legendary Yonkers rapper, but it was his children who truly moved the audience to tears. DMX’s daughter Sonovah Junior bravely took the microphone

Many of DMX‘s friends came to pay tribute to the late rapper at his memorial in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, April 24. Among those who spoke were rappers Eve — the “First Lady of the Ruff Ryders” — and past collaborator Nas. Standing with Alicia Keys‘ husband Swizz Beatz, Eve remembered her longtime friend. “I am seriously the luckiest, luckiest woman in the world to have been adopted by the Ruff Ryders, but to have known DMX the way that I knew him as a man, a father, a friend,” she said.

roughly a week following the passing of legendary rapper DMX, a posthumous song of his has been released, titled ‘Been To War’.Written for the series Godfather Of Harlem, starring Forest Whitaker, ‘Been To War’ also features Swizz Beatz and French Montana.DMX handles most of the song, helming the chorus – “You tried to catch me motherfucker, I’ma burn this shit here” – with Montana behind the second verse.Listen to ‘Been To War’ below:DMX – real name Earl Simmons – was hospitalised following a heart attack as a result of reported overdose on April 3, where he had remained in intensive care.His family confirmed his passing in a statement on April 9, saying “Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end.

Swizz Beatz has shared a touching tribute to his friend and frequent collaborator DMX following news of the rapper’s death.The legendary rapper, whose real name was Earl Simmons, died on Friday (April 9) at the age of 50.

Alicia Keys is a mom trying to balance it all it home amid the coronavirus pandemic.The 40-year-old singer opened up about her two children with husband Swizz Beatz in the stunning new cover story for Allure magazine.'I have two Capricorns, my sons, and both of them are the most emotional people I’ve ever met,' she said about her sonsEgypt, 10, and Genesis, six.

DMX has revealed that he has a collaboration on the way with Bono called ‘Skyscrapers’.Speaking in a new interview, the rapper discussed his much anticipated comeback album which will feature an array of guests including the U2 frontman.“It’s crazy,” DMX said about the track, speaking on N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s Drink Champs podcast.

biggest fan. In honor of his wife’s 40th birthday, the producer sweetly took the time to let the world know just how dope she is.

biggest fan. In honor of his wife’s 40th birthday, the producer sweetly took the time to let the world know just how dope she is.

Busta Rhymes has named the likes of Jay-Z and Eminem as potential Verzuz opponents.The US webcast series, which was created by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, pits producers, songwriters and artists against each other in a rap battle style format on Instagram Live and Apple Music.During a new interview with Complex, Busta – real name Trevor George Smith Jr – was pressed on who he would like to face in the Verzus ring, with T.I. having previously declined a battle against the rapper.“I would love to spar against anybody,” Busta replied.