Remembering Heavy D [video + photos]

(AP) – Heavy D was remembered with laughter and tears Friday during a star-studded funeral service that included Will Smith, Jay-Z, Usher and Diddy. The rapper, who was 44, died on Nov. 8 due to complications from pneumonia. (Nov. 18)

Heavy D’s death is bigger than 2pac and Biggie for the state of Hip Hop. 

More pics after the jump. 

 

 

 

 

 

Pics from Vibe and the Associated Press