Goodie Mob, Naughty By Nature, Whodini, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh & Kurtis Blow Pay Tribute To Heavy D On The Soul Train Awards [VIDEO]

Last night during the airing of The Soul Train Awards, Goodie Mobb, Naughty By Nature, Whodini, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh and Kurtis Blow all came together to pay tribute to the late and the great Heavy D. Watch the full tribute below for a hip hop legend who paved the way for many artists today!



"We got nothin' but love for ya, Heavy!"

Props to BET

Previously: Pete Rock Speaks On The Passing of His Cousin, Heavy D + Tribute Mix

New Music: Busta Rhymes - You Ain't Gotta Wait 'Til I'm Gone (Inspired By Heavy D)

Now that Heavy D's gone, his true influence among Hip Hop's biggest stars is now apparent to the rest of the world.  Unfortunately it takes moments like give lost talent the spotlight he or she deserves.  Busta Rhymes, inspired by the life and legacy of Heavy D, has written a new song that encourages his fans and the fans of others to not wait until he's gone or their favorite rapper's gone before you give them the appreciation they deserve.  Check it out below!

Busta Rhymes - You Ain't Gotta Wait 'Til I'm Gone

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Pete Rock Speaks On The Passing of His Cousin Heavy D

Pete Rock, a legend in his own right, called into Rosenberg Radio this morning to speak on the passing of his first cousin, Heavy D.  Pete Rock credits Heavy D with making his career and providing his advice whenever Pete needed it.  Listen to the full interview below, and hit the jump to listen to the Heavy D tribute mix made by Paul Rosenberg.

Breaking News: Heavy D Passes Away At 44

UPDATES (Courtesy of TMZ):

11.11.11

Heavy D will be laid to rest at a very private funeral ceremony in New York next Friday -- and TMZ has learned only a select number of the rapper's famous friends have been invited to attend. 

We're told Heavy's family has organized a public viewing on Thursday -- and anyone who wants to pay tribute to the hip hop legend is encouraged to show up.

But the following day, the burial service is V.I.P. only -- and the invite list only includes close members of Heavy's family and dear friends, such as Diddy, Mary J. Blige, a few of the Wayans brothers ... and others. 

We're told Eddie F and G-Whiz -- former members of Heavy D and the Boyz -- are also on the invite list.

11.08.11

5:12 PM:  An associate of Heavy D's just told us the rapper had pneumonia.
4:28 PM:  Law enforcement tell TMZ ... Heavy D had just returned from shopping and walked up some stairs when he began having trouble breathing.  Adam Mills, a designer who was in the building and knew Heavy D, found him leaning against a railing and clearly in distress.  Adam tells us he cradled Heavy D in his lap as others called 911.  Adam says Heavy D was conscious and said to him, "I can't breathe, I can't breathe."  When paramedics took Heavy D to the hospital he had a pulse.  People in the building are saying he died of a heart attack, but we have not been able to confirm that.  Law enforcement sources tell us ... no foul play was involved and so far they only know the cause of death was "medical."