In 2004, David was arrested in New York for weapons and drug charges, although this time the only drug was marijuana. David spent about 12 hours in jail for the charge, and was eventually released on a $3,500 bond. He plead guilty to the charges and was given a $5,000 fine with no jail time. Since then, it seems his criminal record has been clean.

David's death has led to plenty of remembrances about his massive legacy in the world of music. Many of his contemporaries didn't live to see 81, and it seems like David was grateful for all the time he did get. He may have led a slightly tempestuous youth (into his 40s), but it seems that once he kicked hard drugs, he managed to kick them for good.