The Hip Hop Community has suffered another great loss. Rapper Heavy D, died at the age of 44. I can remember as a kid, when Heavy D came on, it meant DANCE CONTEST!! Heavy D got the party started. Not only was he a party rocker, he was a pioneer. He paved the way for artist such as Sean "Puffy" Combs, Biggie, and Pete Rock & CL Smooth, to name a few. He was the first, in many milestones that defined HIP HOP. He was an inspiration and inspired artist to be creative, be positive, and be optimistic.

"BE INSPIRED."- Heavy D's last Twitter update.

Heavy D's respect for women will be missed in today's Hip Hop world. As I child and teenager I was proud to sing, "Black Coffee. No Sugar. No Cream."

RIP Heavy D.

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