Pallbearers helped carry the casket of rapper Dwight “Heavy D” Myers at his funeral service at Grace Baptist Church on Friday (November 18) in Mount Vernon, New York. The 44 year died unexpectedly on November 8th in Los Angeles.
President Obama wrote a letter of encouragement to the family and friends of the late rapper, which was read aloud by Rev. Al Sharpton:
“We extend our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. He will be remembered for his infectious optimism and many contributions to American music. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.” [Source]
A few of his celebrity friends (including Diddy, Will Smith and Mary J. Blige) were there to pay their respects. Heavy D is survived by his 11-year-old daughter, Xea Myers, who briefly spoke, saying that her father is “still here, not in the flesh, but in the spirit.” Check out more photos below. Rest in Peace Heavy D.
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The taping for the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show went down on Wednesday (November 9) at the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City. Kanye West and Jay-Z performed on the runway as well as Young Money’s Nicki Minaj.
A very pregnant Beyonce was also spotted in the audience cheering her man on (VIEW PHOTOS HERE)…
After the taping, many stars headed over to the Dream Downtown hotel for the after party like Maxwell, Tyson Beckford, La La Anthony and Victoria Secret Model Chanel Iman.
The 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show airs on November 29 at 10/9pm CST on CBS.
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Entertainment site GlobalGrind hosted a black carpet event called Tower Heist: Talk with Brett Ratner, the director of the upcoming movie. The star studded event was held at the Dream Hotel in Manhattan (New York City) on Tuesday evening (October 25).
Celebrities like Rocsi Diaz, Nas, LaLa and Teyana Taylor stopped through to show support. One of the cast members, actress Gabourey Sidibe also made a guest appearance. Check out the gallery below to see who else showed up!
Tower Heist hits movie theaters on Friday, November 4. You can peep the official trailer in our PREVIOUS POST.
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