In sad news this Tuesday, the hip-hop world loses a favorite with the death of Heavy D. Legend Grandmaster Flash tweeted the news, while a source confirmed to VIBE that D, born Dwight Arrington Myers, passed away in Los Angeles due to respiratory issues. Heavy D & the Boyz were the first group signed to Uptown Records and released their celebrated debut, Living Large, in 1987. D made his last television appearance last month on Law & Order and performed at this year's BET Hip Hop Awards. More details as this story develops.
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