DMX street naming ceremony derails after son calls out family exclusion

A street naming ceremony honoring DMX in Yonkers took a sharp turn when his eldest son, Xavier Simmons, publicly challenged how the rapper’s “original family” was treated during the event.

The ceremony, meant to celebrate the unveiling of Earl “DMX” Simmons Way, had already featured remarks from several speakers — including DMX’s fiancée, Desiree Lindstrom, who co-administers the estate with his daughter Sasha. It appeared the program would end without hearing from the children DMX shared with his former wife, Tashera Simmons.

Allhiphop.com reported that Xavier was given time at the last minute, and he used it.

“There is absolutely no way that you will close this ceremony and we will not hear from his original entire family,” he said, calling his mother and siblings to the stage. He thanked Tashera for helping push the street-naming effort forward and acknowledged Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and city officials for supporting the project.

Then Xavier addressed Lindstrom directly, accusing her of excluding DMX’s children and mother from key moments tied to the rapper’s legacy. His microphone was cut almost immediately after those remarks.

Lindstrom had been scheduled to unveil the street sign, but the mayor did it instead. While not confirmed, witnesses said Lindstrom appeared to have left after the incident.

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