Kanye West helped give back to DMX’s family in a big and unique way over the weekend. Through his Yeezy brand, Ye collaborated with the popular fashion brand Balenciaga to help create a T-shirt in honor of DMX, who died earlier this month, just days after suffering a heart attack. The net proceeds from the shirt- retailing at $200 a shirt, will go to the late rapper’s family.
The retro-style long sleeve top features an original DMX portrait on the front with “12.18.1970” printed on the right sleeve, “04.09.2021” printed on the left sleeve and “IN LOVING MEMORY” at the rear of the shirt.
According to Page Six and TMZ, sales for the graphic tee raised $1 million and sold out within 24 hours over the weekend, coinciding with the public memorial for X at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday afternoon.
West also led his famous Sunday Service choir to start off the memorial, with multiple songs in front of DMX’s family, including his fiancée Desiree Lindstrom. His children appeared on the stage with the singing group as well.
Tributes have flowed in for the rapper since his death, who was 50 at the time of his passing. Fans and celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Nas, Swizz Beatz and the Ruff Ryders family all shared their fondest and favorite moments of DMX.
DMX’s official Instagram account advertised the T-shirt before it sold out as well…
DMX Inspired Shirt
Shoutout to Kanye West for showing some love and respect for his fallen comrade. That’s pretty damn decent.
