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    Post by Cheaps Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:56 pm

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    Rapper Heavy D died today at the age of 44.
    The performer, whose real name is Dwight Arrington Myers, was rushed to hospital this afternoon after collapsing at his Beverly Hills home, according to TMZ.
    The star, who enjoyed success during the Nineties with his group Heavy D & the Boyz, was pronounced dead at an LA medical centre at 1pm.
    Emergency services arrived at his home after a call was made to report an unconscious male, the website reports.
    Heavy D, famous for the hit track Now That We Found Love, is said to have been conscious when paramedics first arrived however he died soon after he was taken to hospital.
    The cause of death is unknown and police are investigating.
    He last tweeted 16 hours ago, telling his followers: 'BE INSPIRED!'
    Heavy D last performed at the BET Awards in October.


    Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2059202/Now-That-We-Found-Love-rapper-Heavy-D-dead-44.html#ixzz1d9orOOSb

    How sad sad RIP

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    Post by Nystyle709 Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:51 pm

    I JUST heard about this about half an hour ago. Truly shocking. RIP Hev.
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    Post by Bluesmama Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:29 am

    Was his music popular in the Top 40 pop charts? I was still listening to pop stations then and don't remember him. I like this song. He had a good voice. Now THAT kind of rapping, I enjoy.
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    Post by Marc™ Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:37 am

    Wow. That is shocking. Came out of nowhere. RIP.



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    Post by Cheaps Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:59 am

    Bluesmama wrote:Was his music popular in the Top 40 pop charts? I was still listening to pop stations then and don't remember him. I like this song. He had a good voice. Now THAT kind of rapping, I enjoy.

    He had a few top 40 hits, but most of his singles fared better on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts.
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    Post by Chris Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:11 am

    The word is that he died of upper respiratory issues.

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    Post by Nystyle709 Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:33 pm

    I hope him and Trouble T Roy are partying together now.
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    Post by tmontyb Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:03 pm

    Sad news. He seemed liked a very lovable fun guy. May he rest in peace.
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    Post by AtownPeep Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:42 pm

    So sad he had to go so young. I remember being little and the older teenagers jammin to "We Got Our Own Thang" and "Nuttin But Love".
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