Heavy D was remembered yesterday through laughter and tears at a funeral service held at Grace Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, NY. Heavy D’s longtime friend Sean Combs shared stories about he and Heavy:
“He became my friend. He became my brother, and I’m not talking about friend-brother like we cavalierly use the word, I’m talking about a real friend, a real brother,” Combs said. “Somebody I shared my dreams and my secrets with, somebody that’s been there for me at my lowest point, my darkest hour when nobody wanted to be beside me.”
Words of encouragement to Heavy’s family and for his young daughter, was delivered in a letter from President Barack and Michelle Obama.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. He will be remembered for his infectious optimism and many contributions to American music. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers”
Xea Myers, Heavy D’s 11-year-old daughter, also spoke briefly, telling the audience that her father was “still here, not in the flesh, but in the spirit.”
Grace Baptist Church was filled to capacity for the two-and-half-hour service, which was also streamed live on the Web.
Among those in attendance were Usher, Queen Latifah, Don King, Q-Tip, John Legend, Jay-Z, Will Smith, Jada Pickett Smith, Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Rock, Flava Flav, Russell Simmons, Salt, of Salt-N-Pepa and Rosie Perez.
A fund has been set up to financially aid Heavy D’s daughter; details are available on the website http://www.rememberheavyd.com
Conversations Of A Sistah 
Does Queen Latifah purposely try to look TOE DOWN when she get amongst her peoples??? Where she going wit that ponytail.
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Does Queen Latifah purposely try to look TOE DOWN when she get amongst her peoples??? Where she going wit that ponytail.
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she looks a hot mess in that leopard top.
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she looks a hot mess in that leopard top.
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Well she look like she don’t care how she look…she took no effort in getting dressed.
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she looks a hot mess in that leopard top.
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she took no pride in her appearance.
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Does Queen Latifah purposely try to look TOE DOWN when she get amongst her peoples??? Where she going wit that ponytail.
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she’s just not “done up” that’s all. maybe she wanted to play down the stardom.
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she looks a hot mess in that leopard top.
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not appropiate for a funeral IMO. she should-a wore all black.
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she looks a hot mess in that leopard top.
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not appropiate for a funeral IMO. she should-a wore all black.
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Plus she carrying that grandma bag, Queen wasn’t put together.
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Does Queen Latifah purposely try to look TOE DOWN when she get amongst her peoples??? Where she going wit that ponytail.
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Queen Latifah looks great!
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He was always one of my favs growing up. He will be missed by thousands. RIP Heavy.
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R.I.P Heavy D! U remain an inspiration!
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It was a nice homegoing service to a man who deserved the absolute best send off! God Bless Heavy D’;s Family! We Love you HeV~!!!!!
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😦 R.I.P Heavy
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I’m so hurt 😦 by this.
R.I.P Heavy D
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Looks like Will and Jada arrived seperately. Wassup with that!
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Looks like Will and Jada arrived seperately. Wassup with that!
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I think there’s trouble in paradise and I don’t care what people say. They just puttin up a good front.
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R.I.P Heavy D
Samuel L. Jackson looks good, that’s his wife he with.
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R.I.P.
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R.I.P. Heavy
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RIP Heavy D.
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RIP Joe Frazier, Heavy D,……….Peace
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“RIP”.
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Looks like M.C. Lyte with Jada Pickett
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Looks like M.C. Lyte with Jada Pickett
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You can’t really see because the girl got her face covered but it kind of does.
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Looks like M.C. Lyte with Jada Pickett
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i guess will and jaida are not together for real
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Looks like M.C. Lyte with Jada Pickett
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i guess will and jaida are not together for real
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Will looks nice. Not w/Jada thou. Mm. wonder wassup with that?
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Looks like M.C. Lyte with Jada Pickett
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IT DOES LOOK LIKE MC LYTE WITH JADA…JADA LOOK SO SAD.
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Looks like M.C. Lyte with Jada Pickett
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Lyte better have been there
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Samuel L. is looking good.
Jada and Will not 2gether *side-eye*
Queen Latifah *looking average*
R.I. P. Heavy D….you’re gone but never forgotten.
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Heavy was a breath of fresh air with a wealth of talent. He will be sorely missed. R.I.P to “The Overweight Lover.”
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r.i.p.d…. we love you!!!!!
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Beautiful picture.
Heavy d was a good guy loved by many and will truly be missed by all.
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RIP, Heavy, You will Be Missed- “Didddley Didddley Diddley D”
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RIP Heavy D!
I pray that God wraps his arms around your little girl and your family!!
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No disrespect to Heavy D, but what was going on with his finances that a fund had to be set up to financially aid his 11 year old daughter?
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There was never any drama about the Dilly Dilly Dilly Dee. He left a positive mark with Hip Hop 🙂 ! R.I.P Heavy D
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I always loved his music growing up, never would have thought that he would have left this earth so soon. My biggest concern is his soul, asking in the name of jesus if there be any way possible, because you look at the heart. Accept our brother into your arms that his spirit may dewell with you always. amen.
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Heavy D you will be missed love you Bro.
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RIP, D!
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Still shocked that he died so suddenly.
RIP Heavy D…
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RIP big guy you will be sadly missed
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Heavy D. RIP.
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RIP WATER BED HEAV
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LOVE YOU, HEAVY D…RIP.
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Big Heav, may you have a “Peaceful Journey” because you have touched a lot of people with your lyrical style and class that you brought to the table. “Got Nuttin But Love For Ya” and one day we will meet face to face. RIP Heavy D!!!!
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Heavy D, you the man. Always gonna be missed. Touched a lot of folk in a great way – RIP hero!
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R.I.P. Over weight Lova….May God bless that daughter who will be missing her father.
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Love Jada’s headwrap.
Latifah look like she don’t care in that tiger print blouse.
Will Smith tryna look older but he look good.
Samuel L look good.
Oh and why is Will n Jada not together
RIP Heavy
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Oh and why is *Will n Jada not together*
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Just because Will and Jada are seen walking out separately doesn’t mean they’re not together.
R.I.P. Heavy D
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Where was Kim Coles and Jasmine Guy and Dwayne Wayne. Heavy put NY on da map!
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Where was Kim Coles and Jasmine Guy and Dwayne Wayne. Heavy put NY on da map
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Money Earnin Mount Vernon
R.I.P. Heav
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REST IN PEACE HEAV??????
[[[[[REAL]]]]]] [[[[[REAL]]]]]] [[[[[TALK]]]]]]
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Rest In Peace
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gone but not forgotten…
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RIP Heavy D.
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How quaint…and no disrespect….ALL THAT MONEY at the funeral and his daughter still NEEDS MONEY?
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RIP Heavy D.
@Harlem, I hope his daughter Xea receives all the help she can get. It’s sad when a loved one dies. Not just for celebs but for everyone.
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So sad. Glad so many of his friends and celeb n fans came out to support him. I am sure he had insurance so his daughter will be fine.
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It’s so crazy because at the awards when he performed he looked so healthy and was getting it in….
R.I.P to a tru pioneer of hip hop…i have to wonder how many of these celebs were there for him in life…i doubt he’s broke his daughter will be taken care of most responsible parents set up things once they have kids never know what could happen
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Thats so sad r i.p HeavyD
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RIP Heavy D….I knew Will and Jada weren’t 2gether.
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An icon is gone…R.I.P HEAVY
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RIP Heavy D a true pioneer of Hip Hop!!!!
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RIP Heavy!!
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R.I.P Heavy D 😦
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RIP Heavy D it was good to see him perform one last time at the hip-hop awards 2011…
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God bless Heavy D 1 of the pioneers of Hip Hop. Heav made it cool to be “the overweight lover” in all of us.
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R.I.P
Hev you will be missed
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I’m in tears Whyyyyyy?!!!!!!! Because Heavy D was the ever most popular rapper with positivity . Rest his soul
Even if you don’t know who he was ..ask about him & I promise you will hear only Good Things….. This man was the epitome of class
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Poor Heavy D, thank you for you rmusic, God bless you brotha & RIP!
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R.I.P. overweight luva.
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Hev, u never cussed in your raps from what I recall..just really loved your music. You made big and light sexy.
You will be missed. RIP
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RIP HEV D!
I know you up there in a cypher with PAC, BIG PUN, BIGGY, JAY, LEFT EYE, AALIYAH, AND MANY OTHERS!
One luv you will be missed !!
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RIP Heavy Diddly Diddly Diddly Diddly D
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Still can’t believe it. Rest in peace !!
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R.I.P
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I got nuttin but love for ya old friend…. REST IN PARADISE.!
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R.I.P. HEAVY D!
GOD BLESS YOU! GONE TOO SOON! 😦
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Heavy D ….If it wasn’t for you…it wouldn’t be Biggie/Fat Joe/ Big Pun or Rick Ross….Thank You for your ” Contribution To Hip Hop”…
R.I.P HEAVY….~
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His music will live on 4ever and he will be missed
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R.I.P. BRU,……….
XEA…..YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN….HOLD ONTO YOUR MEMORIES
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His daughter looks just like him.
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His daughter looks just like him.
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she has absolutely no color, looks like her mother is of another nationality maybe a white girl.
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So glad that I got a chance to experience hip hop at its greatness. Heavy D will always be rememberd as one of the few artist to bring talent without disrespect. I will always be a Heavy D fan!!!
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Heavy D will be missed
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There’s no school like old school…r.i.p. heavy d… gone but not forgotten
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rest in peace Heavy D !!!!!!
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Heavy D know that you are going to be missed. You set an example for those in Hip -Hop Music that. You do not need to downgrad yourself in music to get your point across. His Rap music was about Love, Peace and Living your life in Harmony. You are my New York Heavy and I know you are in Heaven with God Rejoicing. May your Family you left behind find Peace in knowing that so many people loved you and respected you for your contribution to Music and Life. GOD BLESS!!!
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RIP HEAVY D U WILL BE MISSSED BIG TIME
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What should i say, a legend has pasted on to the next life and he is going to be missed by families, fans, friends, and love ones. Rest in the bosom of the Lord Hev.
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