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We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

1. 1. Heavy D was born Dwight Arrington Myers. (May 24, 1967 – November 8, 2011)

1. Heavy D was born Dwight Arrington Myers. (May 24, 1967 – November 8, 2011) Source:Getty

We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

2. 2. Heavy D’s has one daughter named Xea Myers. she is now 15-years-old.

2. Heavy D’s has one daughter named Xea Myers. she is now 15-years-old. Source:Getty

We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

3. 3. Heavy D starred in 24 movies/shows such as “Life” and “Tower Heist.”

3. Heavy D starred in 24 movies/shows such as “Life” and “Tower Heist.” Source:Getty

We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

4. 4. Heavy D was a huge proponent of not swearing in songs.

4. Heavy D was a huge proponent of not swearing in songs. Source:Getty

We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

5. 5. Heavy D initially came into the Hip-Hop game as a member of the group, “Heavy D & The Boyz.”

5. Heavy D initially came into the Hip-Hop game as a member of the group, “Heavy D & The Boyz.” Source:Getty

We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

6. 6. Heavy D’s first album “Living Large” dropped in 1987.

6. Heavy D’s first album “Living Large” dropped in 1987. Source:Getty

We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

7. 7. Heavy D has 7 albums: Living Large, Big Tyme, Peaceful Journey, Blue Funk, Nuttin’ But Love, Waterbed Hev, and Heavy.

7. Heavy D has 7 albums: Living Large, Big Tyme, Peaceful Journey, Blue Funk, Nuttin’ But Love, Waterbed Hev, and Heavy. Source:Getty

We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

8. 8. Heavy D & The Boyz did the theme song for the popular 90s show In Living Color.

8. Heavy D & The Boyz did the theme song for the popular 90s show In Living Color. Source:Getty

We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

9. 9. Heavy D was born in Jamaica in 1967 to a nurse and a machine technician.

9. Heavy D was born in Jamaica in 1967 to a nurse and a machine technician. Source:Getty

We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

10. 10. Heavy D became the first signed artist under Andre Harrell’s label, Uptown Records.

10. Heavy D became the first signed artist under Andre Harrell’s label, Uptown Records. Source:Getty

We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

11. 11. Heavy D is the first rapper to become a president of a record label: Uptown Records.

11. Heavy D is the first rapper to become a president of a record label: Uptown Records. Source:Getty

We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

12. 12. Heavy D was responsible for launching the careers of Soul 4 Real, Monifah, and DJ Pete Rock.

12. Heavy D was responsible for launching the careers of Soul 4 Real, Monifah, and DJ Pete Rock. Source:Getty

We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

13. 13. Heavy D’s first movie role was in the film “Be Cool.”

13. Heavy D’s first movie role was in the film “Be Cool.” Source:Getty

We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

14. 14. Heavy D’s hometown is Mount Vernon in New York City.

14. Heavy D’s hometown is Mount Vernon in New York City. Source:Getty

We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

15. 15. Heavy D starred in a 1990 Sprite commercial, the first rapper ever.

15. Heavy D starred in a 1990 Sprite commercial, the first rapper ever. Source:Getty

We Remember Heavy D was originally published on blackamericaweb.com