Celebrities React To Heavy D’s Death

The music world was rocked today with the loss of rap pioneer Heavy D.  The famed rapper, whose hits include “Now That We Found Love” and “Nuthin’ But Love”, died today at age 44.  His influence, seen heavily (even today) in the Hip Hop community, led friends, fans, and followers to take to Twitter to offer condolences.

Nicki Minaj, Usher, Missy Elliott & Timbaland, and LL Cool J are just a few of the names who joined in the out-pour of support for the fallen rapper.  See their statements after the jump:

Sean Kingston: R.I.P Rap legend Heavy D One Of The Most Influential Rappers Of The ’90s Era… Smh Another Sad Day For Music You Will Def Be Missed Man

Tweet: R.I.P HEAVY D 🙁

Russell Simmons: I am deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Heavy D. A long time friend and a beautiful person

Nas: RIP TO A REAL HIP HOP LEGEND HEAVY D!

Timbaland: I’m at a lost for words rip heavy d

John Legend: I’m so sad about Hev. He really was a wonderful person.

Diggy Simmons: Wooow can’t even believe that. RIP Heavy D and my condolences to his family. A true Hip Hop great

Nick Cannon: I’m hoping that these are rumors what people are saying about my man @heavyd My heart won’t allow me to believe it!

Melanie Fiona: RIP Heavy D. Damn. Xo

Missy Elliot: U will be missed Heavy D so many laughs we’ve shared but your Music is Timeless and will Always be Around 4ever Love u Heav…

Wendy Williams: RIP Heavy D…..love you like cooked food!

Lala Vazquez: Stunned by the news of @heavyd passing away. He was an amazing man that always wanted 2help others..mayGOD bless him in heaven&his family

Mario Lopez: The overweight lover Heavy D was one of my favorites growing up. From an era when hip hop was fun, entertaining and had a social conscience. He was a cool, smooth big man… R.I.P Heavy D.. My condolences to your family

Ne-Yo: Man. I was just with Heavy D recently in London. Had I known it’d be the last time I’d see him, I woulda told him he was truly great. RIP…

Travis Barker: Damn.. R.I.P. HeavyD~

Ludacris: Money Earnin Mount Vernon. My Pops & Grandpops were from there. Rest in Peace Heavy D. He put Mount Vernon on the Map.

Rickey Smiley: Please tell me the news about Heavy D is not true

Latoya Jackson: @heavyd My heart goes out to the family and love ones of Heavy D I am sooo sorry for your lost. You will be in my prayers.

Usher: This is too heavy, I can’t believe it. HEAVY D was just here. Truly gone too soon. My heart and support goes out to his family. R.I.P HEAVY

Samuel L. Jackson: Ahhh man! Heavy D?! Dwight wz a dear friend. Fond memories of a truly cool brutha.

Nicki Minaj: We’ll never forget you babe! #hiphopelite #RIPHeavyD

Rev Run: R.I.P to one of the best rappers who ever Did it @HeavyD You will be missed tremendously!

Common: Heavy D was…no…is one of Hip-Hops finest. Your art and contribution will live 4ever brother! #RIPHheavyD

Ice T: Terrible news ‘Heavy D’ died today.. Rest In Peace homie…

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  1. Kerry Johnson November 8, 2011

    Where rihanna’s comment????

  2. Kerry Johnson November 8, 2011

    Kiss me 🙂

  3. TheCatSeries November 8, 2011

    Aww man
    thats messed up
    🙁

    reast in peace, heavy d

  4. nicegirl November 8, 2011

    That’s so sad that a legend had to die. RIP Heavy D.

  5. lamont sears November 8, 2011

    Dam… we have lost another and much to soon u wil b missed and alway wil b one of my favorite rapper’s R.I.P Heavy D c u soon

  6. Speechless November 8, 2011

    @Kerry Johnson
    Are u serious right now? Like are u forreal???

  7. Tangie edwards November 8, 2011

    R.i.p heavy d wish I could of met u love peace and happiness
    ,

  8. >am so am so proud of you November 8, 2011

    R.I.P heavy D.

  9. jamir21 November 8, 2011

    so sad…….R.I.P. !

    @ kerry johnson
    -________-

  10. TWITTER.COM/ESSENCE_OF_SEAN November 8, 2011

    THIS IS SUCH A SHOCK! HE JUST SLAYED THE HIP HOP AWARDS A FEW WEEKS AGO AND NOW ? SMH.

    RIP

  11. BitchIcantevenspellwelfare November 8, 2011

    R.I.P. Legend

  12. boytoy1814 November 8, 2011

    i’m at a loss for words !!! Heavy D. just performed on the BET HIP HOP AWARDS-2011 1 month ago !!!

    all the LEGENDS are leaving us !!!!! so HAPPY & EXCITED that he got the chance 2 work w/JANET JACKSON-aka-GODDESS !!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShN-y9f_aSY

    R.I.P HEAVY D……MAY YOUR SPIRIT SOAR IN HEAVEN W/ THE OTHER “LEGENDS” WHOM HAVE LEFT US !!!! U WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN !!!! GOD BLESS !!!!

  13. WTH November 8, 2011

    Wait, didnt he like just perform a few weeks ago and SLAY that ish. Damn, just shows you how quick you can be gone.

  14. NikkiIsChillin November 8, 2011

    So sad. He will be missed.

  15. iSimplyDGAF November 8, 2011

    Hell yeah he did @ WTH…show me a dude in rap thats doing that now. same ol two step.

    a positive role model gone..
    a hip hop icon for real.
    R.I.P Hev.

  16. Jessica November 9, 2011

    Honestly, if it wasn’t for Heavy D, Soul For Real and Monifah wouldn’t been out in the 90’s while I was growing up. He brought out Diddy also when he was at Uptown Records, this is a serious loss in music for real. I’m hurting right now. He still had moves regardless and his music was always positive- all about love from a big guy. Sad sad day. R.I.P. HEAVY D, MUCH LOVE!!!

  17. melissa November 9, 2011

    This world just became a much much sadder place to be. Heavy D had such a gentle, beautiful spirit that is not very common amongst us these days, saddly. The beauty and love in his eyes were always the thing that got me. RIP Heavy. You are one who TRULY earned his heavenly wings.

  18. Truth Seeker November 9, 2011

    So sad. May he rest in peace. 🙁

  19. Turveydel November 9, 2011

    Rip heavy man this is a shock!!! On my birthday too omg I used to bump to all your tunes back in the 90s
    This shows us life is short I pray for his family god bless heavy……..

  20. rick November 9, 2011

    RIP Heavy D, I thought Soul for Real would have said something, Heavy produced a classic album for them with their first album. Candy Rain, Every Little Thing I Do, CLASSICS Forever. Ricky.

  21. BEYONCE IS FADING CHECK BILLBOARD CHARTS. November 9, 2011

    SAD

  22. BitchIcantevenspellwelfare November 9, 2011

    @RICK, you better tell them about that Soul For Real album–classic indeed.

  23. B STANNING AND LOVING ADELE November 9, 2011

    WOW AND HE JUST HAD THAT PART IN THAT MOVIE

    REST IN PEACE HEAVY D A TRUE LEGEND

  24. MINDBLOWIN November 9, 2011

    Rest In Peace Heavy D the overweight lover is in a BIGGER HOUSE NOW 🙂 May God be with his family at this time

  25. tobeybenxon November 9, 2011

    respect to the great legend,will hang ma boot for you.

  26. Pezzy November 10, 2011

    Who cares about Rihanna, dude?????

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