The “Overweight Lover” Dwight “Heavy D” Arrington Myers passed
away today at the age of 44. Heavy D was born in Jamaica in 1967, and was
signed to Uptown Records in 1987 with the rap group Heavy D and the Boyz.
Heavy D & the Boyz gained fame by performing the theme song
for In Living Color. Heavy D performed the rap on Michael Jackson's hit single
"Jam" as well as sister Janet Jackson's hit single
"Alright". Heavy D then focused on acting, appearing in A Different
World, Roc, and Living Single. He eventually returned to the music charts with
“Nuttin' But Love.” “Now That We Found Love” was featured in the movie Hitch.
Heavy D achieved success as an actor, appearing in various
television shows and movies, such as the films Life, The Cider House Rules, and
Step Up, the television shows Boston Public, Bones, and The Tracy Morgan Show,
as well as many music videos.
Heavy D performed at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards in October
2011, his first live performance in 15 years.
He recently released a new reggae album called “Vibes” via
iTunes. He also made a cameo appearance in the 2011 film “Tower Heist”. Heavy D
was a talented brother, and one of my personal favorites.
I miss him already!
© 11/08/2011
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