Rapper Heavy D passes away

Heavy D, a rapper who rose to stardom in the late-’80s and continued to be a force in hip-hop through the ’90s, passed away Tuesday at the age of 44.

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March 18, 1993

Rap artist Heavy D, also known as Dwight Arrington Myer, arrives with friend Nia Long for Eddie Murphy's wedding in New York.

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May 8, 1997

Heavy D signs autographs for an adoring fan while attending the WKYS (93.9 FM) party at Lulu's in Washington, D.C.

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April 2, 2002

Rap music recording artist Heavy D, left, actor Will Smith, center, and director Barry Sonnenfeld arrive at the premiere of the film "Big Trouble," in Los Angeles.

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Sept. 7, 2008

Heavy D arrives at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards held at Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles, California. Heavy D, Dwight Arrington Myers, died today in Los Angeles. He was 44 years old.

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Feb. 8, 2009

Heavy D arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

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Feb. 8, 2009

Heavy D performs during the 51st Annual Grammy awards pre-telecast show held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

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