‘Truly gone too soon,’ Usher tweets Tuesday. By James Dinh Heavy D Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images Hip-hop lost a rap icon when Heavy D died Tuesday afternoon (November 8) at age 44, and the music industry is clearly mourning the loss. A string of stars, including Usher , Timbaland and Nicki Minaj , have shared their memories of the late MC on Twitter. Usher offered his sympathy to the family of the Jamaican-born rap heavyweight, tweeting , “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.” Mega-producer Timbaland couldn’t even process the announcement, writing , “I’m at a loss for words rip heavy d.” After re-tweeting the late-MC’s last message (“BE INSPIRED”), hip-hop’s Harajuku Barbie also weighed in on the news. “We’ll never forget you babe! #hiphopelite #RIPHeavyD,” Nicki wrote . From one raptress to the next, Missy Elliott shared her thoughts: “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…” Ciara described the MC as “a really nice man. Sending my condolences to him and his family!” DJ Drama and Nick Cannon reflected on the icon’s impact. “Heavy D ‘Who’s The Man’ was one of my 1st pieces of vinyl when I first started djayin,” DJ Drama wrote . “Def 1 of the first 5 records I spent $ on. RIP.” Cannon said he had “just talked” to Heavy D, adding , “He was just encouraging me about life.” “RIP TO A REAL HIP HOP LEGEND HEAVY D!” Nas chimed in. Juelz Santana recalled the rapper/actor’s recent BET Hip Hop Awards performance. “RIP Heavy D. He was a Hip Hop Legend,” he shared. “Crazy how sh– happens. I was late 2 da BET Awards & Heavy D’s Performance was 1 of da only 2 I got 2 see. Blessed 4 dat opportunity. RIP.” Boyz II Men, who shared the ’90s spotlight with the MC, sent condolences to his family, writing, “UGH…heavy d..always cool as hell with us..just a sick feeling….praying for his little daughter and family.” Share your memories of Heavy D on Facebook. Related Videos Remembering Heavy D Related Photos Heavy D: Life, Music And Friends Related Artists Heavy D Nicki Minaj Usher Timbaland
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