Heavy D died at the age of 44 today.
Heavy D was pronounced dead at an Los Angeles hospital this afternoon. He was most widely known for his role in the hip-hop group Heavy D & The Boys, which included G-Whiz, “Trouble” T. Roy, and Eddie F.
Known for hit songs like “Nuttin But Love” and “Now That We Found Love,” the loss of Heavy D is felt all around the hip-hop community.
We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of this music legend.
But GlobalGrind isn’t the only one, the hip-hop community has taken to Twitter to show their love and sadness over the loss of a legend.
See what everyone from the Game to Ciara had to say on the following pages.
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Maino
@mainohustlehard: Damn! Heavy D??? Smh is this true? Damn and I never met him. Peace to Him and all the Legends in the game. Let’s not wait till they’re gone to tell’em we appreciate them.
The Game
@TheGame: Last tweet of the day: Rest In Paradise to a GOOD FRIEND & legendary hip hop icon Dwight Arrington “Heavy D” Myers. Damn life sometimes !!!
Ice-T
@FINALLEVEL: Terrible news ‘Heavy D’ died today.. Rest In Peace homie…
Brandy
@4everBrandy: I am shocked, overwhelmed, and all of the above at the death of @heavyd ! May you rest in peace!! I love you and I promise to live INSPIRED!
Usher
@UsherRaymondIV 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
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DJ Whoo Kid
@DJWhooKid: only Rapper with BIG and 2Pac on a Joint together —- RIP HEAVY D — #LEGEND — at 44 — damn.
Common
@Common: Heavy D was…no…is one of Hip-Hops finest. Your art and contribution will live 4ever brother! #RIPHheavyD
Quest Love of The Roots
@Questlove Damn man. This is a wake up call like a mofo. Heavy D was a good friend & he’ll be missed. Night I met him is funniest story ever
Ciara
@Ciara: RIP HEAVY D! He was a really nice man! Sending my condolences to him and his family!
Asher Roth
@AsherRoth: RIP Heavy D
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Talib Kweli
@TalibKweli: Without Heavy D ain’t no Diddy. Ain’t no Biggie. Ain’t no Pete Rock & CL Smooth. Recognize. RIP.
Nas
@Nas: RIP TO A REAL HIP HOP LEGEND HEAVY D!
Ginuwine
@Ginuwine: RIP HEAVY D
Pharrell Williams
@Pharrell I remember “I need somebody” and “now that we found love” and countless other Heavy D masterpieces. What a force. He will be missed.
Diddy
@iamdiddy: My Heart is Broken. Pls pray for my man Heavy D and his Family. PLS
#RipHeavyD love you Boy. 4ever!
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Dom Kennedy
@DOPEITSDOM:
#RIP HEAVY D
Rocsi Diaz
@rocsidiaz: Heavy D … Sad news … Will light candle for him and Joe Frazier tonight
Zoe Kravitz
@ZoeKravitz_: OMG rip Mr.Joe Frazier and Heavy D…
#life is to short to waste it live love laugh xoxo love yhu tweetiepies:)
Wyclef Jean
@wyclef: I am in the middle east and i just heard that a great Hip Hop icon past away one of my favorite ones, R.i.P. to Heavy D
Magic Johnson
@MagicJohnson: Heavy D was a fun, kind & extremely talented man who loved his daughter more than anything. I’ll miss him greatly. God bless his family.
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Khloe Kardashian
@KhloeKardashian: Wow Heavy D passed away…. How? He was so young… My prayers and love go out to all of his loved ones… So sad.. May God bless… 🙁
Vivica Fox
@MsVivicaFox: At work filming but I have 2 take a moment 2 say “RIP” HEAVY D we will miss u my brotha u will never be 4gotten Luv u much
Traciee Ellis Ross
@TracieeEllisRoss: I am so so sad to hear about Heavy D. Prayers and love to his family and friends.
Tracy Morgan
@RealTracyMorgan: … He was Devine in both! Love you Heavy D. You will live on forever through your music and sounds pah. RIP my brotha.
Big Sean