DMX, Biz Markie, Digital Underground's Shock G, Young Dolph, Force MD's Jesse D, Chucky Thompson and Virgil Abloh were among the many included in the Grammys tribute.
David Corio/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Biz Markie, DMX, Shock G, Young Dolph + More Posthumously Honored At 2022 Grammys Published on:Apr 4, 2022, 10:11 AM by 0 Las Vegas, NV Touted as Musics Biggest Night, the Grammy Awardsare typically a premiere destination for anyone in the industry. While Kanye West, Drake, Nicki Minaj and other big name artists opted to skip the ceremony this year, there were still plenty of celebrities keeping seats warm in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday (April 3). But what was presumably intended to be a lighthearted affair carried a solemn undertone. Prior to John Legend performing his emotive single Free, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a special video message addressing Russias invasion of Ukraine. The images on the screen evoked tears from the audience and reminded everyone just how fleeting life is. Before viewers could find the Kleenex, a tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins kicked off the In Memoriam portion of the program. Once the names and photos of several prominent Hip Hop/rap artists, executives and other creatives started scrolling across the screen, more water works started to flow. DMX, Biz Markie, Digital Undergrounds Shock G, Young Dolph, Force MDs Jesse D, Chucky Thompson and Virgil Abloh were among the many included in the tribute. As the days go by, the legacy of these great musicians will remain in our minds, in our hearts, and in our community. #InMemoriam Read more