DMX’s family warns of fake fundraisers after rapper’s death as Snoop Dogg pays memorial

DMX’s family is urging people not to donate to charities in the name of the deceased rapper.

Survivors of the Ruff Ryders’ Anthem artist, who died earlier this month at the age of 50, told TMZ that they have covered his funeral expenses, and that any attempt to raise money for a related cause is a fraud.

The New York native’s survivors also said they are not releasing commemorative items, and anything circulating after passing rappers is unauthorized bootleg items, the outlet reported.

The latter: DMX’s family is urging people not to donate to charities in the name of the deceased rapper, as they are not raising money for any reason after the rapper’s death. He was squatted in New Jersey in 2017

Relatives of the late Party Up (Up in Here) artist, whose real name was Earl Simmons, also debunked the rumor that Jay-Z and Beyonce brought down $ 10 million for the rapper’s master recordings, as some of the masters are owned by Def Jam, TMZ reported.

Family and officials in Yonkers, New York, the birthplace of DMX, are currently organizing memorial services for the rapper, both public and private.

Snoop Dogg, 49, opened up about his late boyfriend on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna in a segment to air later this week.

“I’d like to say that DMX wanted to glorify his relationship with God and that he was always doing the right thing,” he said. ‘He spent his time here. He did what he had to do. He influenced, inspired and represented. So, DMX, his soul will live on and his music will live on too. We thank you, brother, for what you brought us. ‘

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RIP: DMX was rushed to White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York on April 2 and died “ peacefully with the family in attendance after suffering catastrophic cardiac arrest, ” the hospital said in a statement.

Snoop added that it was “either that R&B or the gospel music that always pushed the message behind DMX,” adding details about his friend’s generosity.

‘He was always trying to help other people. That leads me to believe that is why God chose this angel to go home with him. ‘

DMX was rushed to White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York on April 2 and died “ peacefully with the family in attendance after suffering catastrophic cardiac arrest, ” the hospital said in a statement on Friday.

His family said in a statement after his death: ‘Earl was a warrior who fought to the end. He loved his family with all his heart and we cherish the time we spent with him. ‘

Fans paid tribute to the late rapper outside the White Plains hospital where he spent his last days