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DMX Honored: Yonkers Street Renamed "Earl DMX Simmons Way"
30 May
Summary
- Yonkers council unanimously renamed an intersection for rapper DMX.
- The renamed intersection is near the public housing where DMX was raised.
- DMX was posthumously ordained as a minister earlier this year.
Yonkers has officially recognized the legacy of rapper DMX by renaming an intersection in his honor. The council voted unanimously to designate the junction of School Street and Brooke Street as "Earl DMX Simmons Way." This location holds significant meaning as it is near the Calcagno Homes, the public housing complex where the artist, born Earl Simmons, spent his formative years.
The renaming ceremony was supported by residents and officials alike during a public hearing. City leaders expressed that this designation formally acknowledges DMX's deep connection to Yonkers. This move transitions his impact from personal memory to an official public record.
In related news, DMX received a posthumous ordination as a minister in January from Foster Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church. This spiritual recognition highlights his journey of turning personal struggles into a powerful message of truth and ministry, as noted by Bishop Dr. Osiris Imhotep.
