Via TMZ:
Rap legend Heavy D — one of the most influential rappers of the ’90s — died earlier today … TMZ has learned.
Heavy D — real name Dwight Arrington Myers — was rushed to an L.A. hospital around noon today … and was pronounced dead at the hospital at 1 PM. He was 44 years old.
We’ve learned a 911 call was placed from Heavy’s Beverly Hills home around 11:25 AM to report an unconscious male on the walkway .
When help arrived, we’re told Heavy D was conscious and speaking — and was transported to a nearby hospital.
He died a short time later.
Cops are investigating the death — and so far, there are no obvious signs of foul play.
Heavy D had several massive hits — including “Now That We Found Love.” He also wrote and performed the theme song for “In Living Color” … and appeared as an actor in the movie “Life.”
Sad. We just saw him live in action at the Michael Jackson tribute here in the UK.
Our sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to his family
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R.I.P. Heavy D
at least I still got Rihanna thou 🙂
So Sad R.I.P
He truly was one of the greatest rappers of our time 🙁
May he rest in peace 🙂
I literally cannot believe it…I just saw him in Tower Heist this weekend. And I said to myself that it was so good to see him do his thing at the BET Hip Hop Awards. RIP Heavy D…gone to soon 🙁
omg what happened? wow, i’m just speechless. I can’t believe this.
HE WAS THE ONLY RAPPER THAT COULD ACTUALLY DANCE TOO!!!!!! 🙂
And not that ghetto trash like souja dance and lean with it rock with it 🙁
Damn R.I.P Heavy
rip
SURREAL!
Awwww 🙁 So sad. I remember him from my fave tv show Living Single.
I WENT FROM BEING HORNY TO FEELING SO SAD 🙁
🙁 R.I.P Heavy D
SEE? This is why I always say we need to respect our legends. You just never know when God is going to call someone home. If all you do is bash and tear someone down, then God takes them from us, people always turn around and say “I always loved him/her. “I was always a fan” B*******. Look how many fans Michael Jackson gained because he passed away. Talking about he was the greatest entertainer who ever lived. Just the day before people were saying things that I won’t even repeat.
Now with Heavy D. God rest his soul. After the BET awards I was not hearing the greatest things about his performance, which I enjoyed and got up and danced with my friends when it came on. I was hearing it was a bad idea to close the show with him from other sources. Watch…NOOOOW those same people are going to say how he had a bangin ass performance and s***. Just watch!
We need to learn to respect each other while we are here. Why somebody gotta DIE before you show love?
@ Kerry Johnson
What about Big Daddy Kane? What about Lil’ Kim? Other rappers can, and do, dance. Heavy D aint the only one because he passed away today. 🙁
HE WAS JUST AT THE HIPHOP AWARDS
Reast in Peace HEAVY D AKA OVERWEIGHT LOVER
That’s sudden after seeing him look so well in recent weeks/months.
This is a weird week!
R.i.P Heavy D
RIP HEAVYD… YOU’LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. 🙁
He wasn’t the only rapper that could actually dance ummm mc hammer – RIP HEAVY D
When I logged onto twitter this was the first thing I saw. So sad, he was so young. I’m not gonna act like I was the biggest fan because I wasn’t but I he always seemed like such a sweet genuine guy. I’ve never heard anyone say anything bad about it, I guess cause there was nothing bad to say.
He was just at the Hip Hop Awards too. I guess that will be considered his ‘farewell’ performance. At least we have something recent to remember him.
RIP Heavy D. You will be missed.
RIP Heavy D 🙁 So sad…. Everybody is going.
RIP Waterbed heav!
Sad. RIP.
He was so young. Oh God I’m so sad. I got nothing but love for you baby. Rest in peace brother.
RIP Heavy D. So sad to see a legend pass away.
OMG I just can’t believe this. Heavy D you will be GREATLY MISSED AND NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN!!!!! RIP
Love me some heavy D, r.i.p. Another legend
R.I.P Heavy D !
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RIP
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