Rapper Goonew’s dead body.. It was like “Weekend at Bernie’s” for hip-hop.
The Bliss nightclub in Washington, DC, has apologised for displaying the slain rapper Goonew’s body on stage at his own funeral. The memorial service took place weeks after the 24-year-old hip-hopper was killed.
The Shade Room shared a statement from the venue on Instagram Monday. “A local funeral home contacted Bliss to rent our venue for Goonew’s farewell party.
“Bliss was unaware of the outcome. “We sincerely apologise to anyone offended or upset,” the venue continued. “Prayers for Goonew’s family and friends are requested.”
Markelle Morrow, the rapper’s real name, was reportedly propped up onstage at Bliss nightclub while mourners raved around him like an Irish wake. The deceased wore a hoodie, a blinged-out watch, and a crown.
A source who attended the macabre public viewing, dubbed “The Last Show,” confirmed the $40 cover charge, the Shade Room reported.
While it was initially unclear if the figure was Goonew’s actual body or a mannequin, most agree it was his.
A crown and designer clothing were worn by Goonew during the event, the Shade Room wrote on Instagram. “No this ain’t no wax figure my Brodie went out gansta,” wrote rapper Black Fortune on Instagram, according to XXLMag.
The display was deemed offensive by social media.
“No way goonew mama approved that s–t,” one outraged fan tweeted. This society has already collapsed, if you saw the video with Goonew’s body.
“This is insane,” sneered another Instagram user. “WHO DID THIS?”
“Oh s–t! “I just realised it.”
Another tweeter, claiming to be a bar employee, expressed shock upon arrival, claiming they were unaware of what they had seen.
“Imagine walking into work and seeing a dead body. Nobody warned us, and they didn’t tell us they didn’t know. “I’ve been officially traumatised this year.”
Morrow was killed by an unknown assailant on March 18 in District Heights, Maryland, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.
“On arrival, they discovered an adult male with a gunshot wound,” the department said. “The victim had life-threatening injuries. The victim died around 7:30 p.m.
Police are now offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the shooter.
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