Fly Ty shows love and performs a tribute to the great HEAVY D….a hip hop legend! at Skandalos Comedy Show, Laugh it up Thursdays! it was fun!
Hip-Hop producer Pete Rock recently spoke to BET.com about the loss of his cousin Heavy D, who was instrumental in launching his career. “Heavy was our world,” said Pete, 41. “The craziest, funniest guy to be around.” Here is an excerpt of his memories of Heavy D : Hev lost two brothers and Troy [Heavy’s […]
A private funeral will be held for rapper Heavy D on Friday November 18th at Grace Baptist church in his hometown of Mt. Vernon. A public viewing will take place the day before from noon to 6pm. Dwight “Heavy D” Myers died on November 8th at the age of 44. He was pronounced dead at […]
T.I. talks to Nnete from The Madd Hatta Morning Show about working with Big K.R.I.T., Taylor Swift, his first novel Power and Beauty, how personal he is going to get on his VH1 reality show, his son’s rap career and losing Heavy D. Recent Posts and More Exclusives: 2011 VETERAN’S DAY FREE MEALS AND DISCOUNTS […]
This week the urban music community suffered a huge blow when hip hop legend Heavy D died. Heavy D’s death is just one in a growing list of artists who have passed in recent years. This weekend we will dedicate our station to honor Heavy D the other lost R&B and hip hop legends. Tune […]
Many of Heavy D‘s fans didn’t know that he is survived by a nine-year-old daughter, and even fewer knew that he found this role to be more gratifying than being an artist. While being interviewed in Washington, DC, our sister site KYSDC.com filmed him as he explained why he had been out of the public […]
Busta Rhymes is among many celebrities extremely affected by the death of Hip Hop legend, Heavy D. He remembers his fallen friend in “You Ain’t Gotta Wait Till I’m Gone.” 5 Little Known Heavy D Facts Heavy D’s Last Tweets Before He Died “You inspired me my whole life. Amazing your last tweet said, ‘Be […]
Russell Simmons stopped by VH1’s “Big Morning Buzz Live” earlier today to discuss Heavy D’s influence on hip-hop. Simmons said when he and Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell first listened to “Mr. Big Stuff” they were blown away by Heavy’s vocals and melody. Simmons goes on to say “Heavy was the first R&B rapper to […]
We are still torn up about the death of a hip-hop legend – Mr. Heavy D. In honor of his passing, we have been listening to some of Heavy’s hits, including the ones that didn’t feature him (he was a producer and record executive who helped launch and maintain the careers of many stars). 5 […]
Every stop of Jay-Z and Kanye West‘s Watch The Throne Tour has been consistent for the most part, but the late Heavy D was acknowledged at last night’s show in New York City. Instead of deviating from the set list, by playing some of his music, Jay and ‘Ye honored Heav with a simple shout […]
Heavy D was best known as a rapper, but he had a multi-faceted career that was broader than the scope of the average hip-hop artist. 1.) Hip-Hop Exec: Heavy D was the first rapper to become president of established record label, Uptown Records. Jay-Z made headlines when he was named president of Def Jam in […]
Heavy D‘s unexpected death today in Los Angeles has stunned his family, friends and fans, and his last tweets have taken on an eerie feel. After boxing legend Joe Frazier succumbed to liver cancer, Heavy tweeted, “Gods speed, Mr Frazier” and described him as “truly one of the best heavyweight champs that ever lived.” Two […]
