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Rapper Heavy D Dies at 44

Rapper Heavy D Dies at 44

Heavy D, influential ’90s rapper, producer, and singer, passed away on Tuesday (November 8). He was 44.

TMZ reports the rap legend, whose real name was Dwight Arrington Myers, was rushed to a hospital in L.A. around noon and was pronounced dead an hour later.

“Cops are investigating the death – and so far, there are no obvious signs of foul play. Police are currently at the home,” the site adds.

Heavy, the former leader of hip hop group Heavy D & the Boyz, most recently performed at the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert in Wales in October with La Toya Jackson.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.

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