RIP TO THE REALEST! Just rest X! 🙏🏾🙏🏾 #BETAwards #CulturesBiggestNight pic.twitter.com/wmvLO7q9sJ
– #BETAwards (@BETAwards) June 28, 2021
The BET Awards honored DMX with a special tribute on Sunday evening. During the awards show, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Swizz Beatz and Griselda came together on stage as they performed some of the rapper’s biggest hits, including “Party Up (Up in Here),” “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem,” and “Grasp Me.” on, dog. ” Actor Michael K. Williams also made a special appearance during the number when he paid tribute to the late rapper.
DMX died on April 9th at the age of 50 after a heart attack. “DMX inspired fans around the world with his signature gritty voice, the conveyance of raw emotions through his lyrics and performances, and his giving spirit,” said Connie Orlando, BET’s executive vice president of specials, music programming and music strategy, previously in a Statement too poster. “We are proud to pay our respects to a hip-hop legend on our biggest stage, the BET Awards.” Check out the special tribute to DMX above.