Heavy D dead at age 44

nooshinjohn
nooshinjohn Posts: 25,395
edited November 2011 in The Clubhouse
Don't know more than that... What a young age to die.

RIP
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited November 2011
    Heavy who?
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited November 2011
    It was all a dream a used to read word up magazine ...salt n pepa and heavy D up in the limousine
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited November 2011
    He finally fell through the earth.

    Greg
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited November 2011
    Was his death weight-related? :twisted:
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,602
    edited November 2011
    I had to Google him, didn't know who the hell he was.
    --Gary--
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,223
    edited November 2011
    I can honestly say"I don't care"!!!
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited November 2011
    You guys are a$$%^les. Just 'cause you don't know/like him doesn't mean you should be an **** about his death.

    Heavy D was a legend in the hip hop world and extremely influential behind the microphone or the mixing table. He had a tremendous talent for writing music/lyrics and producing albums. His name is on alot of stuff in hip hop and lots of other genres that you all listen to from heavy metal to jazz.

    World is a little less bright without Heavy D and his perpetually upbeat and optimistic work.

    <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NNEgUPKxk7A&quot; frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    Godspeed Dwight Meyers, saw your first live performance in 15 years not a month ago and was really looking forward to you new album due out next spring. Miss you already.
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,602
    edited November 2011
    Well I for one, was not being an ****. I actually did Google his name. It is tragic anytime someone passes away. What heavy metal was he associated with?
    --Gary--
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited November 2011
    I was being an ****, but in a lighthearted way.

    Greg
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited November 2011
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    This post is not too short.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited November 2011
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    Big Daddy
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited November 2011
    Jstas wrote: »
    You guys are a$$%^les. Just 'cause you don't know/like him doesn't mean you should be an **** about his death.

    World is a little less bright without Heavy D and his perpetually upbeat and optimistic work.

    <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NNEgUPKxk7A&quot; frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    I'm gonna be sincere! Too bad he passed at such a young age. On the other hand, to say that the world is a little less bright due to him passing is poppycock unless you were close to him or just can't live without his influence in your life. I really don't know many Rap artist that have a positive message in their music and present a good role model for any kids of any color.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited November 2011
    rebuy wrote: »
    I'm gonna be sincere! Too bad he passed at such a young age. On the other hand, to say that the world is a little less bright due to him passing is poppycock unless you were close to him or just can't live without his influence in your life. I really don't know many Rap artist that have a positive message in their music and present a good role model for any kids of any color.



    As for rappers with positive messages, Heavy D was one of them.
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,602
    edited November 2011
    Wow! lol
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited November 2011
    headrott wrote: »
    I was being an ****, but in a lighthearted way.

    Greg

    Me too, but now I almost wish I was being an **** in a Heavy-hearted way.
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited November 2011
    Is it proper grammar to use the words "rap" and "positive" in the same sentence?
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited November 2011
    Jstas wrote: »
    .

    As for rappers with positive messages, Heavy D was one of them.

    Is that the way you learned to talk to people after listening to rap?
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited November 2011
    It is sad to see anyone go that young. But after seeing those videos, I'm not sure where all this talk of talent is coming from, seems like average rap to me.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,223
    edited November 2011
    I still don't care!! Is there some reason I should? It's not like I am going to miss him or anything. Is this lighthearted enough??

    I like older rap music but he never did it for me music wise. On a serious note it sucks to see anyone pass at a young age and I hope his family and friends join together at this time.
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited November 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I still don't care!! Is there some reason I should? It's not like I am going to miss him or anything. Is this lighthearted enough??

    I like older rap music but he never did it for me music wise. On a serious note it sucks to see anyone pass at a young age and I hope his family and friends join together at this time.
    No one really cares that you dont care, your oppinion isnt worth anymore or less than anyone elses. If you dont care why bother posting you dont? other than to attempt to show his life and work isnt important to you personally and that he is insignificant compared to you. And that we should give a crap what you think? Like he has less than value than whoever it is that you look up too or admire. It was a disrespectful thing to say period!! There are lots of people out there I dont particularly appreciate the work of, if so I simply move on if I have nothing positive to add.

    Trust me on this when you go less people will know or care than do now about this fellow.



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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited November 2011
    Wow this thread is pretty non-lighthearted. Interesting how one man's death that no one here knew personally has us speaking to each other this way. We can disagree, but to what extent do we insult each other? I guess use this opportunity to "get it out". Club Polk, remember? Polkies. That's us.

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,223
    edited November 2011
    WOW!! I was really just kidding guys I figured it would rub a little but not be taken so serious..

    Sorry if it rubbed too hard the wrong way.

    I'm out!!
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited November 2011
    Keiko wrote: »
    Not familiar with him or his music. Not my preference, but may the man RIP.

    I thought you had a big playlist of his music on your I-Pod:twisted:

    RIP Heavy D! You were gone way too young!
    Carl

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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited November 2011
    Whether you like rap or not he was a class act. RIP Heavy-D.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited November 2011
    Keiko wrote: »
    Well, whadayaknow! Willy's a rap critic!

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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited November 2011
    He was the counselor on "Boston Public". Loved that show. RIP
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited November 2011
    Keiko wrote: »
    No, but I got lots of WillyVanilly and The Krakken Rap tho. :mrgreen:

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  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    edited November 2011
    RIP Heavy D!
    Not really sure who you were
    Cause I Never heard a single song
    I really Dont know if that's right or wrong
    But when a big fat person I do see
    I jump up and say "What up Heavy D!"
    I mean no disrespect
    and I hope that none of you will object
    This is just me being me
    as I say "RIP Heavy D!"
    I got static in my head
    The reflected sound of everything
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2011
    Gone far too young...............Agreed some of the comments are just sad. Regardless of who or what a person does for a career, show some sort of respect. Life is too short to not give a fu*k in some sort of way.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,147
    edited November 2011
    A 73 year old friend told me about Heavy D dieing and I said who? He then informed me he was a class act like some of you have stated and he too thought the music world will miss his input.

    I'd like to repeat the rap that rromeo923 wrote. Very well said from us who didn't know of him.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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