African-Americans frequently look towards race and economic factors as our biggest challenges, but there are self-inflicted problems that are literally killing us. The recent and untimely deaths of Heavy D and Patrice O’Neal has made the health issues that arise from being overweight very hard to ignore. According to HuffPost, obesity is a “full-blown crisis […]

African-Americans frequently look towards race and economic factors as our biggest challenges, but there are self-inflicted problems that are literally killing us. The recent and untimely deaths of Heavy D and Patrice O’Neal has made the health issues that arise from being overweight very hard to ignore. According to HuffPost, obesity is a “full-blown crisis […]

In case you missed it here is the Heavy D tribute from The Soul Train Awards ….

The Overweight Lover was laid to rest yesterday in his hometown of Mt. Vernon, New York as a slew of friend, family and celebrities celebrated his life. His brother Floyd Meyers spoke on his legacy and his contribution to the hip hop game. Check out the video…. Get More: Music News

Heavy D was beloved by many and several of his famous friends paid their respect at his viewing and wake service yesterday. Celebrities were expected to wait until today to attend the private funeral, but some of them decided to send Heav on his peaceful journey along with his fans. Take a look at the […]

See Heavy D being laid to rest in his hometown of Mount Vernon, NY right here. His family and and close friends are in attendance. RELATED POSTS: Heavy D’s Famous Friends Attend His Viewing And Wake Service [PHOTOS] Pete Rock On Heavy D: “I Feel Like He’s Gonna Call Me Any Second” Just Dizle’s Heavy […]

Dwight Myers, the rapper known as Heavy D, will be laid to rest at the historic Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, New York, today at 11am. The ceremony will be led by Senior Pastor Reverend Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, who will deliver the eulogy. Click here to view the livestream of Heavy D’s funeral […]

Heavy D’s autopsy report has come back inconclusive so further toxicology scans will be made this week. He was given a prescription medication for his cough in the days leading up to his death but no drugs were found in his system. Heavy D who passed away last Tuesday, Nov. 8th is survived by a […]

Legendary rapper Heavy D who passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 8th will be laid to rest in a private ceremony on Friday, November 18th at Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, NY. There will be a viewing for family and friends on Thursday in his hometown of Mt. Vernon from 12pm-6pm. Reverend Dr. W. Franklyn […]

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 […]

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 […]