Inside rapper Goonew’s funeral where mourners paid $40 to view his embalmed body on dancefloor as nightclub apologizes
A DISTURBING video from rapper Goonew’s funeral appears to show his corpse on full display as mourners reportedly paid $40 to view his embalmed body on the dancefloor.
The funeral of the 24-year-old Maryland rapper was billed as The Final Show and took place on Sunday at Bliss Nightclub in Washington DC.
According to The Shade Room, the event cost $40 to attend.
Footage from inside the venue spread on social media and appeared to show Goonew‘s embalmed corpse on the dancefloor, overlooking the crowd.
The rapper was fully dressed, wearing sneakers, ripped pants, a bling watch, a dark blue Amiri sweater, and a crown on his head.
The audience’s reaction was mixed as some are shown dancing along with the music, while others are stone-faced, staring at the presumed corpse on stage.
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Bliss Nightclub released a statement saying they weren’t made aware of the tribute ahead of time and apologized to anyone offended.
“Our deepest condolences to Goonew’s family, friends, and fans,” the club said on their Instagram page.
“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.
“We sincerely apologize to all those who may be upset or offended. Please keep Goonew’s family and friends in your prayers at this difficult time. Respectfully, Bliss DC.”
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The funeral arrangements were ripped on social media, with some of Goonew’s fans saying “he deserved better.”
“Goonew deserved better bro, you n***** are sick,” one critic blasted.
Another fan said: “That Goonew S**** is wild. Real live had that man’s dead body at bliss nightclub.”
“This Goonew s*** is very disturbing to say the least,” a third person tweeted.
Another person was baffled at the service, saying: “wt* why y’all do that to Goonew’s body? are y’all serious man??”
It’s unclear whether the body was, in fact, Goonew’s corpse or a wax figure.
GOONEW SHOT DEAD
The rapper, born Markelle Morrow, was shot dead in Maryland on March 19.
His death came months after he was nearly killed last July after allegedly suffering from gunshot wounds.
The Prince George Police Department tweeted about a shooting that occurred the evening of March 19.
“At approx. 5:40 pm, officers responded to the area for a report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a hospital for life threatening injuries.
“At approx. 7:30 pm, the victim was pronounced dead.”
Authorities later confirmed the victim was 24-year-old Morrow, known as Goonew.
HEARTBROKEN FAMILY
The rapper’s heartbroken mother spoke out after local police publicly identified the person killed in the shooting.
“All he wanted to do is try to get his family out the hood,” Morrow’s mother, Patrice Parker Morrow, told WUSA 9, surrounded by her grieving daughters.
“He had a heart bigger than his body, when they took him, they took me.”
Goonew’s family confirmed that he was fatally shot in the back after the killers stole his watch.
“They took his chain. They took his watch,” Patrice said. “He gave it up and they still shot him in his back.”
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The police are actively seeking any information regarding the shooting.
They are currently investigating the death as a homicide, according to reports by Goonew’s loved ones.
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