NEW YORK – Rap mogul Diddy and the Rev. Al Sharpton spoke at the 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.” “We were like brothers — I will miss him more than words can express.”

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