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R.I.P. Heavy D - On November 8, 2011, the music industry lost Dwight Myers, better known as Heavy D, a celebrated icon whose music helped shaped the sound of early 90's hip hop and ushered in a fresh brand of radio-friendly tunes that mixed rap with new jack R&B. Soul Train Awards 2011 salutes Heavy D for his contributions as an all-around entertainer whose career was as timeless as his music. (Photo: Chris McKay/Getty Images)

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Naughty By Nature\r - The architects behind "Hip Hop Hooray" get on board the Soul Train line to give an equally massive shout-out to the one and only Heavy D.\r \r(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for MGM Resorts International)

Photo By Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for MGM Resorts International

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Doug E. Fresh - The beatbox legend will pay homage to the lyrical legend by doing what he does best: making the music with his mouth.  (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for DIRECTV)

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Kurtis Blow\r - One of hip hop's pioneers, Kurtis Blow will step to the stage and pay tribute in classic old school fashion.\r \r(Photo: Leigh Vogel/WireImage/GettyImages)

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DJ Eddie F - DJ to Heavy D's group, Heavy D & the Boyz, Eddie F was instrumental in producing some of the group's earliest hits. (Photo: John Amis/PictureGroup)

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Big Daddy Kane\r - Considered by many one of the greatest emcees of all time, Big Daddy Kane steps to the stage to not only remind folks Long Live the Kane, but also, long live Heavy D's legacy.\r \r(Photo: Romina Amato/Getty Images)

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Daddy-O\r - A founding member of Stetsasonic and a decorated producer, Daddy-O follows forth with other old-school acts to acknowledge Heavy D's contributions as an artist.\r \r(Photo: Gregorio Binuya/Getty Images)

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Whodini - Another old-school pioneer whose music can be heard and referenced in contemporary music to this day, Whodini hops on the Soul Train line to celebrate the life of a legend.  (Photo: Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic/Getty Images)