Funeral of famous rap singer”Heavy D” took place in Mount Vernon

The famous rap singer Heavy D funeral was took place in his home town of Mount Vernon on Friday. This funeral service was held at the Grace Baptist Church in Heav’s hometown, where guests included Jay-Z, Will Smith, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Mary J. Blige and previous Heavy D & the Boyz group members, DJ Eddie F and G-Whiz. 

Throughout the ceremony Rev. Al Sharpton called Heavy’s 11-year-old daughter Xea Myers to the stage, before reading a poem that President Obama devoted to the dead performer.

"We extend our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time,” the note from Obama read. “He will be kept in mind for his infectious brightness and many donations to American music. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.”

Grace Baptist Church was so packed that an overflow area was set up. Among those in attendance were Usher, Queen Latifah, Don King, Q-Tip, John Legend and Rosie Perez. A wake held on Thursday attracted famous friends including Chris Rock, Flavor Flav and Russell Simmons.

The famous rapper “Heavy D” was dead on Tuesday

Heavy D the famous performer of rap music was passed away on Tuesday at the age of 44.

The original name of this singer is Dwight Arrington Myers.

Monday midnight he was taken to the hospital and he was in conscious and talking to his family members when the emergency service arrived and an hour later after went to nearby hospital he passed way .

Police were shocked to believe the sudden death of Heavy D and the investigation of his death will be beginning by them. Four weeks ago he performed at the Michael Jackson Tribute performance with La Toya Jackson.

The rapper gave many hit songs more than a year and he also gave the theme song for one of the show. He also acted in the movies like Life and Big trouble. Now only he began the live performance after 15 years. But unfortunately he was dead that makes music industries in mourning.