Rapper's Corpse Propped Up At DC Nightclub In Celebration Of His Life

WASHINGTON, DC — The family of a Maryland rapper who was shot to death a couple of weeks earlier held a celebration of the musician's life on Sunday inside a Washington, D.C., nightclub, where his corpse was propped up, according to reports.

Online videos show the embalmed body of Markelle Morrow, also known as Goonew, standing straight up on a stage inside Bliss Nightclub in Northeast D.C. His apparent body can be seen wearing sneakers, jeans and an Amiri hoodie, according to reports.

Members of the public were charged a $40 cover fee to enter the event, which was dubbed "The Final Show," FOX5 reported.

The New York Post described the event as the hip-hop equivalent of “Weekend at Bernie’s.”

Bliss nightclub apologized for the way Goonew was reportedly displayed on their stage.

“Bliss was never made aware of what would transpire. We sincerely apologize to all those who may be upset or offended,” the venue wrote in a statement, which was shared on Instagram Monday by the Shade Room.

Prince George's County police found the rapper suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot in the 3400 block of Walters Lane in District Heights, Maryland, on March 18. Morrow, 24, was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police are offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest of a suspect in the Morrow's shooting.

Related: DMV Rapper Shot, Killed In Prince George's: Police

During Sunday's event, Goonew’s body "was propped up on stage, wearing designer clothing and a crown,” the Shade Room wrote on Instagram, according to the New York Post.

Black Fortune, a rapper who performed at the event, wrote in an Instagram story: “No this ain’t no wax figure my Brodie went out gansta,” XXLMag reported.

Goonew released his first mixtape in 2017. His debut studio album was released in 2019.