HEAVY D - Dead?? Say it ain't so R.I.P.! Rocket River http://www.tmz.com/2011/11/08/heavy-d-dead/#.TrmwBbLQtQ4 Heavy D Dead at 44 1108_heavyd_EX_02 Rap legend Heavy D -- one of the most influential rappers of the '90s -- died earlier today ... TMZ has learned. Heavy D -- real name Dwight Arrington Myers -- was rushed to an L.A. hospital around noon today ... and was pronounced dead at the hospital at 1 PM. He was 44 years old. We've learned a 911 call was placed from Heavy's Beverly Hills home around 11:25 AM to report an unconscious male on the walkway . When help arrived, we're told Heavy D was conscious and speaking -- and was transported to a nearby hospital. He died a short time later. Cops are investigating the death -- and so far, there are no obvious signs of foul play. Police are currently at the home. 1108_heavys_house_tmz_wm Heavy D had several massive hits -- including "Now That We Found Love." He also wrote and performed the theme song for "In Living Color" ... and appeared as an actor in the movie "Life." Heavy just performed at the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert in Wales on October 8. He sang "Jam" with La Toya Jackson -- and rocked it (video below). <img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://c.gigcount.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.11NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEzMjA3OTIxMjM5NjkmcHQ9MTMyMDc5MjEyODA1MyZwPSZkPSZnPTImbz*xOGQ4NTQ4ZWU3MDM*N2Q5YTk*ZjU3MWMz/NjYwMmRhZiZvZj*w.gif" /><object name="kaltura_player_1320791670" id="kaltura_player_1320791670" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowNetworking="all" allowFullScreen="true" height="363" width="550" data="http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/index.php/kwidget/wid/0_kk4caga8/uiconf_id/4899061"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowNetworking" value="all" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000" /><param name="movie" value="http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/index.php/kwidget/wid/0_kk4caga8/uiconf_id/4899061"/><param name="flashVars" value=""/><a href="http://corp.kaltura.com">video platform</a><a href="http://corp.kaltura.com/video_platform/video_management">video management</a><a href="http://corp.kaltura.com/solutions/video_solution">video solutions</a><a href="http://corp.kaltura.com/video_platform/video_publishing">video player</a></object>
Damn, and only 44, as well. <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NNEgUPKxk7A" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bNN7slybJ8A" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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One of my favourites after Now that we've found love. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VJEbfeG2oAE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Leave my thread youngster!!!! J/K - He was a great rapper. Kept it clean too. Rocket River *smile* now i feel old
What's even sadder is when you check out his twitter page. He just posted 16 hours ago!!! His last tweet was "BE INSPIRED!" Sigh.
Another of my favourite Heavy joints <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/S6sGofCFmKg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
If I had to guess, I'd bet he had some undiagnosed heart problem, similar to John Ritter. This doesn't seem like an OD or anything of that nature.
Possibly man. Thing is he's also lost a lotta weight since his "Heavy" days. Wouldn't you know it, it's after he's lost the majority of the unhealthy weight that he passes on.
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Used to jam this one in the 4th grade... <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OYmxbydg1BI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
RIP Dwight.....Travel in Peace Brother His 1st live performance in 15 years at the BET Hip Hop awards last month <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FdPYZhAyyGs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
RIP Heavy. my favorite is 'Respect Due' with Frankie Paul & Daddy Freddy. 44 is just too young. bigup Heavy, play it again selecta!
