DMX Estate Denies Authorization Of Planned Posthumous Ordination Ceremony

The property of Earl “DMX” Simmons is pushing again in opposition to a deliberate tribute occasion that claims to ordain the late rapper as a minister. They shared an unique assertion with AllHipHop to make it clear that the ceremony just isn’t formally permitted or sanctioned.

In the assertion, the DMX Estate addressed rising consideration round a service scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Foster Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church. The occasion has been promoted as a posthumous ordination honoring DMX’s religion and non secular legacy. But, the Estate says it has no involvement.

“The upcoming ordination of Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons just isn’t an Estate-sanctioned occasion,” the assertion reads. “While we admire third-party efforts to honor Earl on this manner, neither the Foster Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church nor Bishop Imhotep are among the many representatives of the church with whom he had shut ties.”

The ceremony is reportedly being organized by the Gospel Cultural Center and framed as a symbolic non secular gesture slightly than a proper ecclesiastical appointment. As curiosity within the ceremony continues to flow into, the Estate is making it clear that there are boundaries. Ccelebrating DMX’s religion is welcome, however doing so with out approval crosses into murky territory.

Bishop Dr. Osiris Imhotep, who has been related to the occasion, has described it as an acknowledgment of DMX’s public expressions of religion. He pointed to the rapper’s long-standing relationship with prayer, scripture, and non secular reflection.

Moreover, the Estate has been fairly concerned in defending and honoring DMX’s legacy. Most just lately, it responded strongly to a web-based public sale that surfaced that includes uncommon supplies related to the late rapper. As HotNewHipHop previously reported, public sale home GottaHaveRockandRoll tried to listing greater than 30 objects mentioned to be tied to DMX. The objects included handwritten lyrics, unreleased recordings, classic efficiency footage, and cassette tapes containing freestyles and diss tracks. Some of the tapes are reportedly anticipated to fetch as a lot as $10,000 every.

The Estate maintained that the sale was by no means permitted and has warned that authorized motion could observe. In a press release to TMZ, representatives made their place clear, saying they had been “shocked and disillusioned” to find the public sale, which they are saying was not approved or cleared by the Estate of Earl “DMX” Simmons.

The Estate is evident on not assigning an official spiritual title in his title. While they acknowledge the intent behind the tribute, they stress that any occasion implying formal ordination doesn’t replicate the desires or authorization of these liable for defending his legacy.