Heavy D Dies At 44

Hip Hop has lost another great. Heavy D has died at the age of 44.

On Tuesday, a rep for the rap star confirmed the news to Access Hollywood.

While his death investigation is in the preliminary stages, a rep for the Coroner’s Office told NBC News that the rap star’s passing appears to be of natural causes.

Heavy D, born Dwight Arrington Meyers, was best known for his song, “Now That We Found Love,” which was released in 1991 with his group, Heavy D & The Boyz.

He was also behind the theme song for the FOX sketch comedy “In Living Color.”

Earlier this month, the star performed at the BET Hip Hop Awards. He was also featured in Eddie Murphy’s “Tower Heist.”

Heavy D’s last Tweet before his death, written on Monday night, was, “BE INSPIRED!”

Just before that he Tweeted about the loss of boxing legend Joe Frazier, who passed away on Monday following a bout with cancer.

“SMOKIN JOE FRAZIER..RIP.. truly one of the best heavyweight champs that ever lived.. GODS SPEED,MR FRAZIER!”

After news broke of the hip-hop star’s death, a host of stars hit Twitter to share their condolence.

Missy Elliott: “U will be missed Heavy D so many laughs we’ve shared but your Music is Timeless and will Always be Around 4ever Love u Heav[y].”

Marlon Wayans: “I didn’t cry this much when my own grandma passed #smh *wipes teArs, giggles, snot bubble, giggles.”

John Legend: “I’m so sad about Hev. He really was a wonderful person.”

Alyssa Milano: “@heavyd Sending thoughts and prayers to your family and friends.”

Shawne Merriman: “People enjoy your life don’t worry or complain about what you don’t have be thankful R.I.P . @heavyd.”

Nick Cannon: “*Tears* for my man @heavyd #noshame I love that dude!”

Nicki Minaj: “We’ll never forget you babe! #hiphopelite #RIPHeavyD.”

Wendy Williams: “RIP Heavy D…..love you like cooked food!”

Keyshia Cole: “When I met Heavy D.. He said ‘believe U have a good soul, Sing with always having Something to say’. This was 1 year Be4 the 1st album RIP.”