Method Man, Busta Rhymes, and Swizz Beatz will be performing a tribute for DMX at the 2021 BETAwards

BET Awards are soon approaching, and sadly with the death of legendary DMX, Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Griselda, and a special appearance by Michael K. Williams will be paying tribute honoring him with their performances.

The BET Awards will celebrate DMX’s life and music from his prime with his Ruff Ryders squad and share an upcoming single off his posthumous album, Exodus.

“We look forward to celebrating DMX’s indelible mark in music and pop culture. DMX inspired fans around the world with his signature raspy voice, the delivery of raw emotion through his lyrics and performances, and his giving spirit. We are proud to pay our respects to a hip-hop legend on our biggest stage, the BET Awards,” said Connie Orlando, Executive Vice President of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy.

Music video choreographer and R&B and Hip Hop veteran Fatima Robinson will direct the DMX tribute at the BET Awards. Fans will enjoy all of his famous hits like “Slippin,” “Party Up,” and more.

The BET AWARDS airs LIVE on BET on Sunday, June 27 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT.