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Heavy D Day Ceremony

Heavy D would’ve celebrated his 45th birthday yesterday. And in his honor, Mt. Vernon honored the late rapper with his own day. Heav’s cousin, Pete Rock was in attendance and had this to say: “He’s here with us,” Pete Rock told News 12. “There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about him. He was my best friend.”

Soul Train Music Awards Heavy D Tribute

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Friends Say Goodbye To Heavy D

[vodpod id=Video.15709445&w=540&h=350&fv=] Earlier today, family and friends said their farewells to Heavy D who passed away last Tuesday. The private funeral service was held at the Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon NY. Kid N Play’s DJ Wiz reflected with MTV on the times he had with Heav. During the service, Rev. Al Sharpton called Heavy’s daughter Xea Myers to the podium to read a written message from President Obama. “We extend our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time,” the note from Obama […]

Heavy D’s Brother Speaks Out

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.1007873&w=540&h=350&fv=] This evening, a public memorial service for Heavy D was held at the Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, NY. Afterwards at the family’s home, the rapper’s brother Floyd Myers spoke to MTV on their conversation the day before his passing, his health, legacy and more. A private funeral service will be held tomorrow. Support Heav and his daughter Xia Meyers’ fund at RememberHeavyD.com.

Andre Harrell’s Heavy D Tribute

Andre Harrell paid homage to his former Uptown Records artist yesterday on his weekly show on NY’s 98.7 Kiss FM. During the 2 hour long broadcast, Q-Tip, Mary J. Blige, Rev Run, LL Cool J, and Steve Stoute called in to give their memories of Heavy D. Q-Tip 1:17:54 | Mary J. Blige:  1:25:40| Rev Run: 1:40: 46| LL Cool J: 1:52:44 |Steve Stoute 1:58:23 Sidebar: Heavy D Funeral Arrangements

Marley Marl’s Heavy D Tribute Mix

Marley Marl took to the wheels of steel this afternoon on NY’s 107.5 WBLS for his own Heavy D tribute. Here’s what he had to say via his soundcloud page. Yesterday i was informed of the untimely passing of my long time Friend and Artist that I made Major HIP HOP History with Dwight Meyers aka “Heavy D”. I am devastated by the horrible news. Dwight Meyers aka “Heavy D” was one the nicest people you would ever wanna know […]

The Throne Recognize Heavy D At MSG

“Everyone cell phones n the sky one time…Heavy D, Heavy D” The Throne held their second concert last night at Madison Square Garden. During the tail end of their performance of “Made In America”,  Hov gave two rest in peace shout-outs to Heavy D. (Sorry, we only caught the second). We still got nuttin’ but love for ya. Sidebar: Jay-Z Shows Off Emmy Award UPDATE: Better sound quality. Fastfoward to 2:38 mark.

R.I.P. Heavy D

According to TMZ, Hip-Hop pioneer Heavy D has passed away. He was 44. Earlier today, he was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital and pronounced dead at 1 P.M. So far, no cause of death. D was seen last month performing at the BET Hip-Hop Awards. Rest In Peace to The Overweight Lover.