Heavy D's Funeral
Celebs attend farewell service for the adored rap star.
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Heavy D - A plethora of stars from hip hop to Hollywood bid farewell to Heavy D at Grace Baptist Church on November 18, 2011 in Mount Vernon, New York.(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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Will Smith - Will Smith, a long time friend to Heavy D, was in attendance. Will and Heavy were two of the biggest rap stars during their prime in the 1990s. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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Usher - Usher was one of the many stars who was mentored by Heavy D during his early years in the business. The R&B singer paid his respects at the funeral for the rap great. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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Jay-Z - Jay-Z pays homage Heavy D, a New York rap icon who paved the way for Hov and countless other rappers from the Big Apple. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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Jada Pinkett-Smith - Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith was in attendance along with her husband Will Smith. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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The funeral service for Heavy D - The outpouring of love for Heavy D was quite evident outside Grace Baptist Church. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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Queen Latifah - Queen Latifah arrives at Mount Vernon's Grace Baptist Church to say goodbye to her good frend Heavy D. Latifah and Heavy had a working relationship that dates back to the late 80s. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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John Legend - Singer John Legend and girlfriend Chrissy Teigen arrive at Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, New York. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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Sean "Diddy" Combs - Diddy was one of the speakers at the memorial service. He told a story about meeting Heavy D and going on to work with the fellow Mount Vernon, NY great. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)