The face off will take place in front of an audience in Los Angeles next month

It follows showdowns between Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Trina and Eve

The mural has been underway since May

"Guys shouldn’t be really going up there putting catalogue against catalogue"

The actor Michael K Williams and Griselda were also involved in the live homage

"The key with this is that he was ready," the producer said

It features the story of the label’s rise as well as a look at its legendary artists and albums

December 18th has been declared Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons Day by New York State

The song appeared in Season 2 of the Epix series Godfather of Harlem

The reissued album boasts 36 tracks and previously unreleased instrumentals