Word has just been released that rapper Heavy D passed away today at the age of 44. TMZ got the exclusive;
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.
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Joseph K.
November 8, 2011 at 8:55 PMAHHH NAW NOT HEAVY D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dezzy
November 9, 2011 at 10:41 AMR.I.P. Heavy D. a true pioneer in hip hop….”You walk on the moon float like a balloon you see it’s never too late and it’s never too soon take it from me what it’s aiight to be. In living color!” =-(