Dwight Arrington Myers aka Heavy D was born May 24, 1967 in Mandeville, Jamaica and raised in Mount Vernon, New York. He passed away on November 8, 2011.
Heavy D was the self-proclaimed "Overweight Lover" was a very talented rapper, record producer, singer, actor, and former leader Heavy D and the Boyz, a hip-hop group which included Glen Parrish (G-Whiz), Troy Dixon (T.Roy/Trouble), and Edward Ferrell ( Eddie F). Heavy D and the Boyz were the first act signed to Uptown Records by Andre Herrell cousin and mentor of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Heavy D lost weight in later years of his life and leaves behind a wife and daughter. He was last seen at the BET Hip-Hop Awards and the film Tower Heist four days before his death.
Heavy D hit singles include "The OverWeight Lover's In the House," " Mr. Big Stuff," "Girlz They Love Me" " Somebody For Me," and "Sister, Sister" a personal favorite of mine because its refreshing to hear a Black Man express his love and respect for a Black Woman. Even though Heavy D made his debut in 1987 my mother played his music and I became a fan.
Rest in my peace my brother you will be missed.
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