With today marking one year since Heavy D’s unfortunate passing, Mister Cee dedicated his Thursday Edition of Hot 97′s Throwback At Noon to the Overweight Lover.

DOWNLOAD: Mister Cee’s Heavy D Tribute Mix

After speaking on his contribution to a track set to appear on Nicki Minaj’s upcoming LP, Nas breaks down his latest single “The Don” and speaks on the late Heavy D co-producing the gritty street banger.

Nas: “When Salaam played me the beat for it, I said, ‘That’s the single — do this and do that and we’re golden.’ So he started flipping it around. When we heard that Heavy D died, of course we were messed up, and Salaam called me and told me, ‘You know your record “The Don”? You know who gave me that, right?’ He’s like, ‘Heavy D gave me that. He liked what we did with the other single, “Nasty,” and he sent me this record.’ And the rest is history. So rest in peace, Heavy D.”

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Don Cannon and Mars of 1500 Or Nothin’ pay homage to the late Heavy D. Tracklist/download link after the jump.

Doug E Fresh, Goodie Mob, Naughty By Nature, Big Daddy Kane, Kurtis Blow and a few more Hip Hop all-stars shine a light for Heavy D in a tribute for the late rapper at the Soul Train Awards.

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The Hip Hop community paid tribute to the life of the late great, Heavy D in a private memorial service at the Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon New York. Heavy D was a much needed positive soul in the Hip Hop community who will be missed dearly. President Obama’s words were read by Heavy D’s daughter, Xea Myers at the funeral.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time,” the note from Obama read. “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.”

L to R: Trouble “T-Roy” Dixon, Heavy D, G-Whiz & Eddie F

Premo recently put together a (2)dope tribute mix to another fallen soldier of Hip-Hop, Heavy D. Props to DPB on the head’s up. Download and tracklist after the jump.

During a brief break at Run DMC’s anniversary event celebrating 25 years since My Adidas hit the streets, DMC shared some thoughts with Vibe on Hip-Hop icon Heavy D and how his persona and his music impacted friends and family all over the World.

DOWNLOAD: DJ Quik – Heavy Mr. Big Stuff (Heavy D Tribute)

During an iChat conversation with Lord Sear about the untimely passing of Heavy D, Statik Selektah came up with this tribute. A blend of Heavy’s Nothin’ But Love and Pete Rock and CL Smooth’s They Reminisce Over You.

DOWNLOAD: Heavy D – Nothin’ But Love (Statik Selektah’s T.R.O.Y. Blend/Remix)

Heavy D, the former leader of the hip-hop group Heavy D and the Boyz, has died at the age of 44. The rapper was rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles earlier this afternoon and was pronounced dead at 1 p.m. PT. Police are investigating his death but there are no signs of foul play.

SOURCE: Heavy D Dead at 44 [RollingStone]