Goonew

Video clips are going viral appearing to show deceased rapper Goonew's body standing upright onstage during a club farewell event.

There are also people speaking out in defense of him family's decision, as a woman who appeared to be Goonew's mother was apparently in attendance and onstage at one point throughout the event as well. Many other people have been weighing in as well, including fans of the late rapper who are upset with what took place. 50 Cent even replied to a viral tweet, which you can see further down in this story as well. "NEW VENUE LOCATION, OLD TICKETS WILL BE CANCELEDPlease be at the facility by 3:30 pm for security checkpoints. While it remains unconfirmed if it was Goonew's actual body or a wax recreation, many people are taking the video clips at face value. Additionally, a rapper by the name of Black Fortune, who performed at the event, posted on his Instagram Stories, "No this ain't no wax figure my Brodie went out gansta."

The audience reaction is pretty mixed ... some are dancing along to the music, while others are stone-faced, staring at the dead body in front of them. Bliss ...

His mother says the artist gave up everything the suspect wanted, but he was still shot in the back. Bliss Nightclub said they weren't made aware of the tribute ahead of time, according to TooFab, and have apologized to anyone offended. Rapper Goonew was quite literally front and center at his own funeral ... with his body propped up and on display in a club.

The homegoing service for Goonew was held at Bliss nightclub in Washington, D.C. on Sunday and the rapper's dead body was propped up on stage for the event, ...

But, after video and photos went viral, and some fans began to voice their displeasure on social media, Bliss put out a statement that seemed to confirm, too, that this was, in fact, Goonew’s body.“Our deepest condolences to Goonew’s family, friends and fans,” the nightclub said in a statement issued via The Shade Room on Instagram. “Bliss was contacted by a local funeral home to rent out our venue for Goonew’s home-going celebration.“Bliss was never made aware of what would transpire,” they added. Please keep Goonew’s family and friends in your prayers at this difficult time.”And, per the Post, a rapper who performed at the event, Black Fortune, wrote on Instagram, “No this ain’t no wax figure my Brodie went out gangsta.”The Post reported that there was a $40 cover to get into the club for the night and the event was entitled “The Last Show.”Morrow was shot and killed in District Heights, Maryland, according to reports. Even 50 Cent chimed in, posting under a video from the night that also showed Goonew’s body, “Oh (crap)! I just realized what this is,” with a facepalm emoji.And, just in case you might be thinking, there’s just no way this happened, there was some initial debate as to whether this was actually the young rapper’s body or some sort of wax work or mannequin. Because, Goonew, 24, whose real name is Markelle Morrow, has been trending ever since photos and video from his unique memorial service Sunday found their way to social media.The New York Post called it the hip-hop equivalent of “Weekend at Bernie’s,” and, well folks ... according to multiple reports and what seems apparent from the photos, they propped Goonew’s body up and displayed it on stage at Washington, D.C.’s Bliss nightclub as they partied around him during his home-going service.You can check out a photo — some may find this offensive — that shows Goonew propped up on stage, here.Many of Goonew’s fans took to social media to voice their displeasure with the event.“No way Goonew mama approved that (stuff) that’s so sad and disrespectful,” one Twitter user wrote. “If y’all saw that video with Goonew’s body y’all can’t tell me this society ain’t already collapsed ...” another posted. Body of slain Maryland rapper Goonew propped up on nightclub stage in ‘horrifying’ display for public showing: reportsYoung up-and-coming rapper Goonew was shot and killed in Maryland back on March 18, but he is still making headlines. Police do not know who shot him and are reportedly offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. NewsChevron that denotes content that can open up. “This Goonew stuff is horrifying to say the least,” another wrote. Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To NewsPenn State FootballChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To Penn State FootballPSU ReportersChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To PSU ReportersHigh School SportsChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To High School SportsSportsChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To SportsLife & CultureChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To Life & CultureClassifiedsChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To ClassifiedsReal EstateChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To Real EstateConnect With UsChevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Chevron that denotes content that can open up.Back To Connect With Us At least, his family and friends are still helping him make headlines, although it is not to everyone’s liking.

Goonew's family celebrated his life with a memorial service at Bliss nightclub in Washington D.C. on Sunday (April 3), where the Maryland spitter's body was ...

“All he wanted to do is try to get his family out the hood. “The soul is no longer in the body. “This is so wild and disrespectful.

Several weeks ago, Markelle Morrow (aka rapper Goonew), age 24, was shot dead in Washington DC, the victim of an armed robbery according to his family.

Last night, Goonew's funeral, called The Final Show, took place at a nightclub and apparently his embalmed corpse presided over the scene. Last night, Goonew's funeral, called The Final Show, took place at a nightclub and apparently his embalmed corpse presided over the scene. Several weeks ago, Markelle Morrow (aka rapper Goonew), age 24, was shot dead in Washington DC, the victim of an armed robbery according to his family.

A funeral for Washington DC-based rapper Markelle Morrow, 24, who performed under the name Goonew, took place at Bliss nightclub, where his embalmed body ...

Goonew's funeral featured the artist's dead body embalmed and propped up on stage at nightclub Bliss. The event was titled 'The Last Show.'

I was being sarcastic with the reply. In the clip, Goonew’s body can be seen propped up into a standing position at the front of the stage. Yeah i know its not a Wax Figure— It is mostly due to the strength of the arterial embalming chemical. PLEASE HAVE YOUR ID READY TO BE PRESENTED AT THE SECURITY CHECKPOINTS. *Make sure the name on your ID matches the name of your ticket* The Maryland-born artist has a shining crown on his head that someone put there and stands with one hand on his hip and the other in the pocket of his hoodie. A clip of Goonew’s body at his funeral is being circulated online and fans are having mixed reactions due to the non-traditional style of his body’s presentation at the event.

Videos of a deceased Maryland rapper have been circulating the internet after his family held a home-going celebration for him inside a popular D.C. ...

Please keep Goonew’s family and friends in your prayers at this difficult time." "Bliss was never made aware of what would transpire. "Bliss was contacted by a local funeral home to rent out our venue for Goonew’s home-going celebration.

A Maryland rapper who was shot and killed last month was buried Monday. But it's the celebration of Markelle Morrow's life in a D.C. nightclub that is ...

People just saying what they want to say and that’s fine. "They’re like, I know his mama wouldn’t approve of that. Morrow was killed on March 18 in District Heights, Maryland. His death remains an open homicide investigation. Nobody. We don’t care. "We’re not trying to clear anything up," said Ariana Morrow, Goonew's sister. "For all the negatives, people probably don’t even know nothing about us," she said.

The body of late rapper Goonew was propped up for his "final show" at a Washington D.C. nightclub over the weekend.

A rapper named Black Fortune who attended the event confirmed to the publication that it was Goonew’s (real name Markelle Morrow) real body and “no wax figure”, as some people had queried. Bliss Nightclub has since issued a statement revealing that it was “never made aware” that Goonew’s body would be on display. The below features footage and photos that some may find upsetting.

In footage shared on social media, the body of slain rapper Goonew, real name Markelle Morrow, is seen propped up on a nightclub stage ahead of his burial.

"Our deepest condolences to Goonew's family, friends, and fans," read the statement. "They're like, I know his mama wouldn't approve of that. "The fact y'all had his dead body propped up at a club is very disrespectful and weird asf. People just saying what they want to say and that's fine. Rip Goonew but I would never set up funeral arrangements like this." Funeral/Viewing at a club with his body propped up on stage.