BET announced that beloved rapper DMX will be honored with a special tribute at the 2021 “BET AWARDS.”
The tribute is being curated by producer Swizz Beatz, who had a longstanding friendship with the late musician, and will include standout performances from Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Swizz Beatz, Griselda, and a special appearance by Michael K. Williams. BET will celebrate the life and music of DMX from his early beginnings withiconic hip hop label, Ruff Ryders to now by debuting a new song from DMX’s upcoming posthumous album, EXODUS.
Video choreographer and R&B and hip hop veteran Fatima Robinson will act as creative director and the tribute will include some of DMX’s iconic hits:
- Slippin’
- Party Up
- What’s My Name?
- Where the Hood At?
- MY N**** / X Gon’ Give It to Ya
- Get at Me Dog
- Ruff Ryders’ Anthem
- DMX Prayer
The “BET AWARDS” airs LIVE on BET on Sunday, June 27 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT.
