DMX Says Wants to 'Be an Inspiration' as He Visits Children's Home Where He Once Lived in Documentary Clip

Before histragic death in April, rapper and actorDMXwas working on healing from trauma he endured as a child.In a clip from the upcoming HBO documentaryDMX: Don’t Try to Understandshared exclusively with PEOPLE, DMX (né Earl Simmons) paid a visit to the New York children’s home he spent time in as a kid, and sat down with current residents in the hopes of delivering them some inspiration.“My goal is to be an inspiration to someone that I don’t know.

DMX to Be Honored at a Public Memorial Service at Brooklyn's Barclays Center

DMXis set to be honored at a public memorial service at Brooklyn’sBarclays Centerthis weekend. On April 24, the late rapper and actor — whodiedon April 9 at the age of 50 after suffering a heart attack — will be remembered at the New York-based arena, his manager Steve Rifkind toldDeadline, which reported that specific details, such as ticketing and how many people will be allowed to attend, are still being determined.

DMX's 8-Year-Old Daughter Sonovah Performs His Track 'Slippin' as She Fills in for Him at Texas Gig

Photo: Sonovah Hillman Jr/YouTube DMX’s legacy appears to be in good hands, two months after the rapperdied in April. The three-time Grammy Award nominee’s daughter Sonovah Hillman Jr., 8, filled in for her dad Saturday, during a gig he was set to perform at Wildcatter Saloon in Katy, Texas. She performed a cover of her dad’s 1998 track “Slippin'” in a pink tutu and a t-shirt printed with an image of herself and the late rapper.

DMX's Ex-Wife Pays Tribute to Late Rapper on Her 50th Birthday: 'Angel of God'

Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty DMX’s ex-wife is remembering the late rapper one day afterhis death. On Saturday, Tashera Simmons marked her 50th birthday on Instagram with a montage of throwback photos, including some from her childhood as well as moments from her wedding to DMX. “Happy, happy birthday to me. April 10, 1971. Wow, what a ride. What a journey. As I close up the last 50 years of my life, I rejoice and I thank God for everything it has taught me.

DMX's Ex-Wife Reveals His Last Words to Her a Week Before His Death: 'He Was Never Afraid of Passing On'

Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty The rapper’s ex-wife Tashera Simmons opens up about his death, legacy and final interview on the latest episode of thePEOPLE Every Daypodcast with host Janine Rubenstein. “I am torn. Our children are suffering and trying to get to over that ‘not enough time with their dad’ thing; it’s a tough time,” she says. “At the same time … I used to think that this was insensitive to say, but I do believe he is in a better place, just because of the words he left me with.