DMX’s family state his masters haven’t been sold amid rumors that Beyoncé and Jay-Z bought them

DMX’s family have shut down a rumour circulating claiming Beyoncé and Jay-Z bought the late rapper’s master recordings for $10million.

The 50-year-old rapper-and-actor passed away last week after a stint in an intensive care unit following a heart attack at his home on April 2. And there had been whispers that the power couple had purchased the masters, however, this has been dismissed by the family of DMX – whose real name was Earl Simmons.

They made it clear in a statement to TMZ that they have the funeral covered, and sent out a warning and said any attempt to raise funds on their behalf is a scam.

They also told fans to look out for anyone selling DMX merchandise under their name, as they aren’t affiliated with that either. The Party Up rapper’s family said they haven’t given the green light on any products sold, and aren’t making any money off of them.

“There have been a few rumours following our loved one, Earl Simmons’, passing that we’d like to clear up. No one has bought Earl’s masters. Additionally, we are not selling any merch or raising money for Earl’s funeral.

DMX’s family further added: “If anyone is requesting money for his funeral please be aware the person is a scammer. We will keep the public posted on funeral/memorial service arrangements.”

Meanwhile, streams of the late music legend’s tunes have rocketed by 928 per cent since his passing on April 9. A total of 75.7 million audio and video streams were counted on April 9 and 10, compared to 7.36 million on April 7 and 8.

Snoop Dogg pays tribute

Tributes have poured in for DMX, with Snoop Dogg the latest to honour him. The 49-year-old rapper hailed the ‘X Gon’ Give It to Ya’ star for being selfless and always putting others before himself.

Appearing on the ‘TODAY’ show, he said: “I’d like to say that DMX was wanting to glorify his relationship with God, and he was always pushing the right thing, and he was always trying to help other people.

“And that leads me to believe that’s why God chose his angel to come back home with him. He did his time out here.”