DMX's record company paid for his funeral
The rapper and actor tragically passed away in April aged 50, a week after he was hospitalised after suffering a heart attack, and its been revealed that Def Jam Recordings footed a bill of over $35,000 to cover the costs of his memorial service
23 June 2021
According to probate documents obtained by TMZ, the firm stepped in to pay fees incurred by the family to Brooks Memorial Home Inc in New York, with the receipt, which was dated 5 May 2021, showing the $35,228.13 costs included the transfer of remains to the funeral home and embalming, as well as the hearse and funeral flowers.
There was no specific mention of the monster truck which carried DMX's customised red casket - which cost $7,450 - to the Barclays Center for his celebration of life in the bill, so it is unclear who covered the cost of that.
The family of the 'Party Up' hitmaker - whose real name was Earl Simmons - hailed the father-of-15 "a warrior" when they announced his passing.
They said in a statement at the time: "We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50 years old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few 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. 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."
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