Fortnite hosted a virtual concert today in memory of the late rapper Juice WRLD

Fortnite is ending its current chapter with a live concert event featuring music by the late rapper Juice WRLD, as well as Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Ice Spice. The in-game event, Remix: The Finale, begins at 2PM ET, but early check-in is recommended to ensure you get in on time. FortniteThe Juice WRLD tribute started earlier this month with the Juice WRLD skin and a number of related items.

Juice WRLD (Jarad Higgins) died in 2019 at the age of 21, and while the practice of using a celebrity’s digital likeness after their death usually makes me cringe, he was clearly a great person. Fortnite fans, so this partnership seems logical. His mother, Carmela Wallace, said in a statement shared by Epic that “Jarad always loved to play Fortnite – it was more than just fun for him, it was a way to connect with others. From a young age, video games were part of the way he connected with friends and family, and being around Fortnite it is a wonderful gift in this connection. “

The rapper has released three posthumous albums, and a new single, “Empty Out Your Pockets,” will be premiered. Fortnite event. “I know he would be very happy to see how his passion for sports continues to bring people together in different areas, just like his music,” said Wallace. The event will also feature Snoop Dogg’s new single “Another Part of Me,” featuring Sting. If you miss the live event, Epic says it plans to do an encore later barring any technical issues.