Kanye Westhelped give back toDMX’s family in a big way.
Through his Yeezy brand, West collaborated with fashion brand Balenciaga to create a T-shirt in honor of DMX, who died on April 10, just days after suffering a heart attack at his home. All of the net proceeds from the$200 shirtwill go to the late rapper’s family.
According toTMZandPage Six, shirt sales raised $1 million and sold out within 24 hours over the weekend, during which time apublic memorialfor DMX took place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
DMX’s official Instagram account also advertised the T-shirt before it sold out.
Saturday’s public memorial for DMX, which was shown to the world viaYouTube livestream, featured hundreds of fans gathered outside to celebrate the rapper. Inside the venue, capacity was limited at only 10 percent for family and close friends due to the pandemic.
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West, 43, led his iconic Sunday Service choir to kick off the memorial inside the Barclays Center with several songs before DMX’s family, including hisfiancée Desiree Lindstromand the late artist’s children appeared on the stage with the singing group.
Sunday Service at DMX Memorial.DMX/YouTube
In the end credits, West and DMX’s manager Steven Rifkind were named as part of Swizz Beatz Production, which orchestrated the memorial.
“Thank you my brother Kanye for this amazing set up,” Swizz Beatz said during the memorial.
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The celebration of life came two weeks after therapper died at 50following a heart attack and being placed on life support for several days.
“Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him,” his family said in a statement at the time. “Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time.”
source: people.com
