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Nick Cannon - "I just talked to @heavyd. He was just encouraging me about life""This is crazy. @heavyd such a beautiful person. He did and will continue to inspire me"(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)

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Marlon Wayans - "I'm in my car F--KED UP right now. They say the good die young but they shouldn't. God rest my big bro @heavyd you are loved my dude""when people say the phrase 'he's a good dude' @heavyd Personified that. He at core a good dude and I hurt knowing he's gone" (Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

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John Legend - "I'm so sad about Hev. He really was a wonderful person." (Photo: AP Photo/Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, National Gallery of Art)

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Big Boi - "R.I.P. Heavy D a true pioneer may god bless your soul" (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Big Daddy Kane - "RIP to Heavy D. Great person, Great Musician, Great friend!!!""Instead of just playing Heav's old songs, you should play them 4 ya children & tell them the story. That's how u keep legends alive!!!" (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for All Stars Helping Kids)

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Raekwon - "My condolences goes to him and his family! R.I.P. HEV!" (Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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LL Cool J - "May GOD embrace the soul of Heavy D and Bless his family. I respected you Heavy and I always will." (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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Timbaland - "i'm at a lost for words rip heavy d" (Photo: John Parra/FilmMagic)

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Samuel L. Jackson - "Ahhh man! Heavy D?! Dwight wz a dear friend. Fond memories of a truly cool brutha." (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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Tyrese - "I was just on stage with him. Now he's gone.. His last tweet 16 hours reads.. "Be inspired" @HeavyD ? I can't believe I'm writing RI-HEAVEN!""Live your life to the fullest… Everyday!!! It's arrogant to believe the next second belongs to you…. @HeavyD a true class act RIP ..!!" (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Brandy Norwood - "I am shocked, overwhelmed, and all of the above at the death of @heavyd! May you rest in peace!! I love you and I promise to live INSPIRED!" (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Rolling Stone)

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Anthony Anderson - "RIP Dwight Heavy D Meyers you'll be missed brother!" (Photo: Fernando Leon/PictureGroup)

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Russell Simmons - "I am deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Heavy D. A long time friend and a beautiful person." (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

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Angie Martinez - "RIP Heav. You always made me smile. And, u will be terribly missed." (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Rev Run - "R.I.P. to one of the best rappers who ever Did it @HeavyD You will be missed tremendously!" (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Game - "Last tweet of the day: Rest in Paradise to a GOOD FRIEND & legendary hip hop icon Dwight Arrington "Heavy D" Myers. Damn life sometimes !!!" (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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La Toya Jackson - "@heavyd My heart goes out to the family and love ones of Heavy D I am sooo sorry for your lost. You will be in my prayers." (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

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Questlove - "Damn man. This is a wake up call like a mofo. Heavy D was a good friend & he'll be missed. Night I met him is funniest story ever." (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for ONE Show)

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Cedric the Entertainer - "Just heard my man Heavy D passed.. Wow! A really good dude, God Bless him and his Family." (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Nicki Minaj - His BET Hip Hop Awards performance seems so much more special now. Thanks BET." (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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DJ Jazzy Jeff - "Words cannot express the hurt I feel for the loss of my Brotha. From water balloon fights to talkin about our kids…Sleep well my Friend" (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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MC Hammer - "We had a lot of great times touring together. He had a Heart of Gold. He was a part of what's good about the world." (Photo: Gary Miller/Getty Images for Motorola Xoom)

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Kimora Lee Simmons - "My heart is TORN! @heavyd. This CANT b true! I keep calling+crying and u Will Not Pick UP! I am devastated! I luv u so much, RIP my brother" (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Nas - "RIP TO A REAL HIP HOP LEGEND HEAVY D!" (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Ziggy Marley - "my brethren HEAVY D has moved on to the next stage of existence. We give our love to THE HEAVY FAMILY. we love HEAVY . spoke to him while i was on the road wanted to get together and do some more work. i know he was working on a new album hope to hear that soon. HEAVY is a great spirit positive ,truthful and joyful. we will never forget his existence here. JAH" (Photo: Josiah True/WENN.com)

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Mekhi Phifer - "R I P Heavy D!! U were a beacon of light in the world my brother, I'm just glad I got to know u family and bask in that light! God bless!!" (Photo: David Becker/Getty Images)