Rap-Up.com || Hip-Hop Legend Heavy D Dies at 44

Hip-hop pioneer Heavy D died earlier today at the age of 44.

TMZ reports that the ’90s rapper, born Dwight Arrington Myers, was rushed to an L.A. hospital around noon on Tuesday, where he was later pronounced dead.

When respondents arrived at his Beverly Hills home earlier in the day, he was reportedly conscious and speaking. There were no obvious signs of foul pay, but police are investigating the death.

Heavy D most recently performed at the BET Hip-Hop Awards and Michael Jackson tribute concert in October.

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52 Comments

Ron
November 8th, 2011 at 2:33 pm
RIP Heavy D.

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Me Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
@Ron,
Do me right
Do me right
My lonesome dove
Tell me one more time
What is this thing called love… RIP Legend!!!

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Alfonso
November 8th, 2011 at 2:33 pm
Omg Wtf I cnt fuckin’ believe it & he was just on the BET Hip-Hop Awards 2011 Last Month #RIP MY NIGGA

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omg Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
@Alfonso, ikr he was killing them dance moves n shit

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Meds&Feds
November 8th, 2011 at 2:34 pm
:-OOOO

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Phoenix_Wright
November 8th, 2011 at 2:35 pm
RIP damn only 44. Hope his fam, friends & fans gets through this

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Zetta
November 8th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
RIP Heavy D…. its a shame 44 is young.

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Elisha
November 8th, 2011 at 2:39 pm
wow omg, Life is so short. RIP Heavy D xxx

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D-Town Reppin
November 8th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Wow….one of the pioneers of hip-hop. Prayers to friends, family and fans:-(

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Leena
November 8th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Awwww heavy d will surly b missed and always loved rest in paradise HEAVY D

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quitta
November 8th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
R.I.p. heavy D u will always be missed much love

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russell
November 8th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
RIP TO THE HEAVY LOVER LOVE YOU BRO SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE

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kittykels
November 8th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
This is sad news- I’d hoped I wasn’t true! Damn- too many legends dying way too soon. RIP Heavy D.

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BDubb
November 8th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
WOW… He really ripped it up in the musiq industry. RIP Tha Overweight Lover

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NikkiIsChillin
November 8th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
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 too soon :(

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BLAZE
November 8th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Im just in shocked he was one of the Greats R.I.P Heavy D your gonna be missed

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Triniti
November 8th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.

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Sharp Tongue
November 8th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
This is crazy we just seen him on t.v. alive and well or we thought man he will be truly missed.

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Maria
November 8th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
My heart goes out 2 his family. U will b missed!!!!

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.
November 8th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
RIP

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AnnMarie
November 8th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
RIP Heavy D! You will be missed!

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latonya
November 8th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
RIP heavy D be inspired

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enigma102
November 8th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Rest in peace Heavy D,u will surely be missed,da good surely die young

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Teressa M.
November 8th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Rest in Peace….Gone but never forgotten!!!!

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Minajisthebest
November 8th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
Ughh…why couldn’t it be Lil’ Kim? #Minaj4Life

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IKARYSS Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
@Minajisthebest, this is not the place for you Minaj stans! Smh wishing death on another human is not okay no matter how much you dislike Kim. GROW UP

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latonya Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
@IKARYSS, at least until nicki speaks again in her state of adddress , the appropriate time.

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latonya Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
@Minajisthebest, Imma have to agree with @IKARYSS This is NOT the place for that obviously you’re not a true hiphop fan. You’re just hear for nicki. I mean a legend matter a fact a person has just died. His family and friends closest to him are grieving. and all you talk about is how you hate kim. How can you not see that this is an important time to just take a moment of silence and enjoy ur life. OMG i know good and well that if nicki saw this she would tell you tell STFU herself, she might be bawsed up and all dat but she’s giving her condolences and showing her love for heavy D at this very moment. sitDOWN

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Ice Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
@Minajisthebest, That was mean, I wouldn’t wish death on anybody. This is a Heavy D memorial post, at least show some respect.

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don't hate yoz Reply:
November 9th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
@Minajisthebest, sthu with that rude comment u said. and have a damn seat

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Sonja
November 8th, 2011 at 3:27 pm
So sad! RIP Heavy D! Prayers go out to family.

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Joe
November 8th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
RIP Heavy D…a true LEGEND.

Rap-Up, how about you pay tribute to him by GOING BACK TO DOING STRAIGHT HIP-HOP-NO MORE POP SHIT! (This IS Rap-Up after all)

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Mr Xclusive
November 8th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
never heard of him, RIP

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stacey
November 8th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Luv ya heavy d!!! May you rest in peace with ur maker(god)

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lapresha's mother
November 8th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
DANG! R.I.P. Heavy D

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NikNik
November 8th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Wow! Cnt believe one of tha greatest rapper of all times is gone. Rip! Heavy D u will be miss dearly,prayers goes out 2 ur family & friends. He will definitely be missed……..from ur fan…..

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Deme89
November 8th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
RIP Heavy D

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Neka
November 8th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Wow! I’m still in total shock and disbelief that the over weight lover Heavy D has passed! May God bless him and rest his soul. My condolences goes to his entire family, friends and fans! R.I.P Heavy D!

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Jorge
November 8th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
WTF fml then Rip Heavy D!!! A big man that can kill the mic and the dance moves! You inspired so much homie!

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billie
November 8th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
i’m so sorry to hear this R.I.P Heavy D

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eddie
November 8th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
I just want to say that He will be miss rip Heavy D this goes for all generations god bless his family in their time of need

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Speechless
November 8th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
:(

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KEYINDE
November 8th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Rip Heavy D U Will Be MISS

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From Tokyo
November 8th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
Well there went another piece of my childhood. :(

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ahanns Reply:
November 10th, 2011 at 4:26 am
@From Tokyo,

I agree with you….this is a sad day.

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..........
November 8th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
RIP

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InThezeStreetz
November 8th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
He will be missed I agree. I grow up listening to Heavy D. RIP Bro.

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mikkey
November 9th, 2011 at 1:36 am
cant believe it…RIP heavy D

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brainfood.com
November 9th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Now that we found love, what are we gonna do….with it?

I can hear the song still bangin’ in my head.

Here’s another:

“…many are called but the chosen are few…
…and all I wanna know…is it good to you?”

I hope you groovin’ up there with the Lord, Hev!

RIP!

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R.i.p. Heavy D.
November 9th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Heavy D you will be missed. :(

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ahanns
November 10th, 2011 at 4:27 am
:-(

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thekidwonder
November 10th, 2011 at 6:16 am
THERE GOES ANOTHER LENGEND HIP-HOP LOST A ANOTHER PIECE TO THE PUZZLE R.I.P HEAVY D

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