NEW YORK (AP) — Rap mogul Diddy and the Rev. Al Sharpton will speak at late rapper Heavy D‘s funeral on Friday, and BET Networks plans a tribute for him at the Soul Train awards.

Diddy said in a statement that he was “heartbroken by the passing of my dear friend.”

“He was a wonderful human being, who inspired and paved the way for a Hip Hop generation,” the statement said. “We were like brothers — I will miss him more than words can express.”

A private funeral for the rap legend will be held at the historic Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, just north of New York City.

Heavy D, born Dwight Arrington Myers, died at a Los Angeles hospital last week after collapsing outside his home. He was 44.

The New York-born rapper was the titular member of Heavy D and the Boyz, which had hits with “Now That We Found Love,” ”Who’s the Man” and “Somebody for Me.” He was one of the genre’s top stars in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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WASHINGTON, DC – The Labor Day Weekend Concert at the Capitol was a big birthday bash for the Godfather of Go-Go,
Chuck Brown.

NSO Pays Tribute To DC Music Legends, Including Living Legend Chuck Brown: MyFoxDC.com

DC’s own, Brown turned 75. He is the undisputed creator of a music genre that is original to DC. The National Symphony Orchestra paid tribute to his brand of urban dance music with the debut of new Pops Conductor Steven Reineke.

Save the date. Help us celebrate the life of Michael Joseph Jackson at the historic 9:30 Club in Washington DC. All the music & videos by MJ & The Jackson Family. Video by Robin Bell & Hosted by Grap Luva.

Click Here for Official Site: www.heartdilla.com

6th Annual J Dilla Tribute & Fundraiser

Tuesday, July 12

Very Special Guest * THE PHARCYDE *

Music by Jon Laine & The Players

Hosted by Grap Luva
w/ Kaimbr, Awthentik, Gods’Illa, Talibah Safiya,

Cynthia Hawkes, E Major, Wes Felton
Roddy Rod, Kenn Starr, J Sands,

Maimouna Youssef, DTMD

Since J Dilla’s untimely passing in 2006, Jon Laine & The Players have been reproducing hits and rare gems from Dilla’s musical arsenal while the areas best rip the mic and weave their lyrical offerings between the boom bap of this 12 piece live and electronic soundscape. This celebration has hosted the likes of Slum Village, Talib Kweli, Dwele, Pete Rock, Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest, Illa J and of course Ma Dukes while entertaining thousands. No show is without a hefty serving of “Damn, I didnt know he did that”. Leaving many amazed at the
diversity of Dilla’s production work. The Pharcyde, Common, Badu, Mos Def, De La Soul, Janet Jackson, Brand New Heavies, Blue Note Records
and more….Can’t forget Slum Village.

This years tribute reunites Dilla and The Pharcyde (Runnin’, Drop) for a very rare performance. Their first Washington, DC appearance in over 10 years.

Let’s Go!!!

The benefit raises much needed funds for the

J Dilla Foundation

and
The Lupus Foundation of America DC/MD/VA Chapter.

9:30 Club Washington, DC
915 V Street NW WDC 20001
Doors open 8:30pm
$20.00 Adv
Tickets on sale now at www.930.com

DON’T DELAY, REMEMBER 2010!!

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