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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Aww man
thats messed up
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reast in peace, heavy d
That’s so sad that a legend had to die. RIP Heavy D.
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
@Kerry Johnson
Are u serious right now? Like are u forreal???
R.i.p heavy d wish I could of met u love peace and happiness
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R.I.P heavy D.
so sad…….R.I.P. !
@ kerry johnson
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THIS IS SUCH A SHOCK! HE JUST SLAYED THE HIP HOP AWARDS A FEW WEEKS AGO AND NOW ? SMH.
RIP
R.I.P. Legend
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 !!!!
Wait, didnt he like just perform a few weeks ago and SLAY that ish. Damn, just shows you how quick you can be gone.
So sad. He will be missed.
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.
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!!!
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.
So sad. May he rest in peace. 🙁
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……..
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.
SAD
@RICK, you better tell them about that Soul For Real album–classic indeed.
WOW AND HE JUST HAD THAT PART IN THAT MOVIE
REST IN PEACE HEAVY D A TRUE LEGEND
Rest In Peace Heavy D the overweight lover is in a BIGGER HOUSE NOW 🙂 May God be with his family at this time
respect to the great legend,will hang ma boot for you.
Who cares about Rihanna, dude?????