R.I.P Heavy D

GOMWAB Towers is in a state of disrepair due to an impending international move, but the news of Heavy D's death a few days ago managed to fight its way through the information super highway.

In what is another blow to hip hoppers worldwide, Heavy - a.k.a. Dwight Arrington Myers - sadly passed away in Los Angeles on Tuesday at the young age of 44.

The man behind a string of chart hits and critically acclaimed joints has kept a relatively low profile over the last decade, musically speaking, but was working on a new album at the time of his death.

He had also begun hitting the stage again recently, performing at the BET Hip Hop Awards last month in what was apparently his first televised performance in 15 years, and at a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Wales.

While in Europe, Hev took the chance to catch up with Tim Westwood (in what is most probably the last interview he gave), and seemed in good spirits:



Tributes have been flowing in thick and fast, with the hip hop community in particular showering praises on the big man's memory. Check out Statik Selektah's musical tribute below. All I can say is damn... another one bites the dust? The last few years haven't been kind to hip hop icons. Rest in peace, Heavy!

Heavy D - Nothin But Love (Statik Selektah TROY Blend) by GOMWAB