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Mary J. Blige Pays Tribute To Heavy D On AMAs [VIDEO]

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After her performance of “Mr. Wrong” at the 2011 American Music Awards, Mary J. Blige took a moment to pay tribute to her late friend Dwight “Heavy D” Myers . Heavy D died on November 8, 2011 and was remembered by hundreds of fans and friends this past Friday at Grace Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, NY. “Rest in peace to my dear friend, my loved one, my brother, the loveable and great Heavy D, “Mary said at the end of her performance with Heavy’s picture appearing behind her on stage. “I miss you so much, brother. God bless.” 211112214919 by YardieGoals RELATED POSTS: Mary J. Blige Discusses Heavy D’s Passing, “My Life II” [EXCLUSIVE] Heavy D Funeral: President Obama Sends Letter Of Condolence Jay-Z, Will Smith & More Attend Heavy D Funeral Service [PHOTOS] Heavy D’s Family: His “Bear Hugs” Will Be Missed Pete Rock On Heavy D: “I Feel Like He’s Gonna Call Me Any Second” Heavy D: Being A Father Was The “Most Gratifying” [VIDEO] Jay-Z & Kanye West Honor Heavy D In NYC Celebrities On Twitter React To The Death Of Heavy D Rap Legend Heavy D Dead At 44

Mary J. Blige Pays Tribute To Heavy D On AMAs [VIDEO]

Heavy D: Being A Father Was The “Most Gratifying” [VIDEO]

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Many of Heavy D’s fans didn’t know that he is survived by a nine-year-old daughter, and even fewer knew that he found this role to be more gratifying than being an artist. While being interviewed in Washington, DC, our sister site KYSDC.com filmed him as he explained why he had been out of the public spotlight for so long. Take a look at what may be Heavy D’s very last interview, as he talks about why he chose being a daddy over his career. RELATED POSTS: Busta Rhymes “You Ain’t Gotta Wait Till I’m Gone” [Heavy D Tribute] Russell Simmons Discusses Heavy D’s Influence On Hip Hop At “Big Morning Buzz Live” [VIDEO] Jay-Z & Kanye West Honor Heavy D In NYC Celebrities On Twitter React To The Death Of Heavy D The Acting Career Of Dwight “Heavy D” Myers Rap Legend Heavy D Dead At 44

Heavy D: Being A Father Was The “Most Gratifying” [VIDEO]

Celebrities On Twitter React To The Death Of Heavy D

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Celebrities have taken to Twitter shocked at the sudden news of the death of Hip-Hop icon Heavy D. Heavy D, real name Dwight Arrington Meyers, passed yesterday at the age of 44. The news, like many celebrity deaths, broke on Twitter when journalist Dream Hampton let out a tweet saying that the actor/rapper may have died. Below are a bunch of music and film industry celebrities, media personalities, and journalists’ reactions to the death of Heavy D on Twitter. RELATED: The Acting Career Of Dwight “Heavy D” Myers Rap Legend Heavy D Dead At 44

Celebrities On Twitter React To The Death Of Heavy D