"how would you feel knowing prejudice was obsolete & all mankind danced to the exact beat" - rip heavy d .... You are in my heart 4ever" -- Jennifer Lopez
"I am so saddened by the passing of Heavy D. My condolences go out to his family. Rest in peace my friend. Guns and Roses. Lenny." -- Lenny Kravitz
"@heavyd My heart goes out to the family and love ones of Heavy D I am sooo sorry for your lost. You will be in my prayers." -- La Toya Jackson
"the passing of heavy d really got me messed up. yall pls pray for his daughter & family." -- Producer and artist Timbaland
"song of the day: NOW THAT WE FOUND LOVE - HEAVY D AND THE BOYZ" -- Matchbox 20 frontman Rob Thomas
"I am at NAN talking with our Chairman Dr. W.F. Richardson about the death of Heavy D. I still can't believe it. A great artist and good guy." -- Reverend Al Sharpton
"This is crazy. @heavyd such a beautiful person. He did and will continue to inspire me" -- Entertainer Nick Cannon
"Heavy D was always a spectacular MC but the album he made after Trouble T Roy passed was stellar. Blue Funk. We love you Hev" -- Hip hop artist Talib Kweli
"His BET Hip Hop Awards performance seems so much more special now. Thanks BET." -- Nicki Minaj
"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..." -- Missy Elliot
"RIP HEAVY D! He was a really nice man! Sending my condolences to him and his family!" -- Ciara
"This is too heavy, I can't believe it. HEAVY D was just here. Truly gone too soon. My heart and support goes out to his family. R.I.P HEAVY" -- Usher