Rapper Heavy D, who was known for his free-flowing, playful hip-hop style, was remembered by family and friends -- including President Obama in a funeral service held today in New York.

Hip-hop star Heavy D was remembered through laughter and tears at a funeral service Friday in his home town of Mount Vernon, N.Y. that included anecdotes from longtime friend Diddy and words of ...

A sculpture honoring late rap legend and actor Heavy D that was unveiled in his hometown of Mount Vernon, New York, on Thursday.

One of the 90s' most influential rappers, Heavy D, collapses at home and dies later at hospital ...

News Funeral Arrangements for Heavy D Announced Friends and family are scheduled to attend a private funeral for rap legend Heavy D at a historic black church in a northern suburb of New York City.

Heavy D was remembered with laughter and tears Friday during a star-studded funeral service that included Jay-Z and Will Smith, humorous anecdotes from longtime friend Diddy, and words of ...

Heavy D was on his way home from a shopping trip on Nov. 8 in L.A. when he had difficulty breathing and collapsed outside his home. The New York native, born Dwight Arrington Myers, died that same ...

Heavy D, the self-proclaimed "overweight lover" of hip-hop who became one of rap's top hit-makers with wit, humor and a positive vibe, has died. He was 44.

Heavy D, the self-proclaimed "overweight lover" of hip-hop who became one of rap's top hit-makers with wit, humor and a positive vibe, has died. He was 44.

The hip-hop community is mourning the untimely death of rap icon Heavy D. The New York rapper, who is real name is Dwight Myers, died on Nov. 8 after collapsing at his Beverly Hills home. He was ...

Rap star Heavy D died Tuesday at age 44 from what looked to be a “touch of pneumonia,” according to his cousin, which had been diagnosed by a doctor the day before. Heavy D’s excessive body ...