I'm sure you've seen the many posts going around honoring the legendary Rapper Heavy D, passing at the young age of 44.
My first reaction was to go check out his old hit "Now That We Found Love" on YouTube. For me it brings back memories of running in college, with this favorite tune on my Sony Cassette Walkman. Such a happy, energizing rhythm, I hated how I wanted to repeat it over & over, but had to deal with that damn rewind button...
I find it pretty powerful how social media allows people to share news, memories, and pay honor to those that inspire them via words and visual medium. These actions help people to reflect on important moments in their life and create a sense of community.
I found myself looking at his last Tweets, as these (oddly to some) are frequently cited & investigated following the death of a celebrity. His final post before his death was "BE INSPIRED". Those preceding it include paying honor to another lost legend, Joe Frazier, and other quotes of inspiration to his followers.
Think- if you were to pass much too soon, as Heavy D did, what would your social media legend say about you? What kind of message would you leave behind for those who meant most to you, or those to whom you were a source of inspiration, but may have never known?
I know my friends would not be shocked that my last 2 blogs were about LinkedIn and Heavy D. But mostly, I hope I leave behind messages of encouragement, knowledge, inspiration and humor!
Cheers Heavy D, thanks for years of musical memories. Give Bev & Rudy big hug for me.
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