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The late DMX’s birthday to be celebrated Saturday in his Yonkers, New York hometown

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The memory of the late Earl “DMX” Simmons will be celebrated Saturday, December 18 in his Yonkers, New York hometown on what would have been his 51st birthday. New York State has declared Saturday “DMX Day,” and members of the Simmons family will attend, according to YonkersTimes.com

Five local artists will perform at the “DMX Throw Down” for a panel of celebrity judges, and the winner will receive a $500 gift card from Def Jam.

In addition to DMX, Mary J. Blige and The Lox are among the stars who grew up in Yonkers.

“I was not a fan of hip hop growing up, but I came to appreciate

 

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