Yonkers Mayor Invites DMX's Family To Hold Memorial Service At Raceway

The mayor of DMX's childhood home of Yonkers, New York has proposed plans to celebrate the late rap icon's legacy with a special honor.

Mayor Mike Spano wants to establish a lasting tribute to the "Get It on the Floor" hitmaker, which will likely take the form of a statue or a street named after him.

He has also invited DMX's relatives to hold a public memorial service at the Yonkers Raceway, the city's largest outdoor venue, to allow family members, friends, and fans to gather safely amid ongoing COVID concerns.

The horse racing facility can host 7,500 people, but under current restrictions, raceway bosses are operating at just 25 per cent capacity. Read the story