Heavy D

Heavy D
1967 - 2011
Heavy D  American Rapper
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Heavy D was in relationships with Antonia Lofaso and Halle Berry.

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American Rapper Heavy D was born Dwight Arrington Myers on 24th May, 1967 in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica and passed away on 8th Nov 2011 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA aged 44. He is most remembered for being the frontman and only rapper of the hip hop group Heavy D & the Boyz, with several hits including "Now That We Found Love," in addition to rapping on Michael Jackson's 1991 hit single "Jam," as well as writing and performing the theme song for the Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color. His zodiac sign is Gemini.

Heavy D is a member of the following lists: Actors from New York, American television actors and MCA Records artists.

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First Name Heavy
Last Name D
Full Name at Birth Dwight Arrington Myers
Alternative Name Dwight Arrington Myers, Dwight Myers, Dwight Errington Myers, Heavy D
Birthday 24th May, 1967
Birthplace Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica
Died 8th November, 2011
Place of Death Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
Cause of Death Pulmonary embolism
Buried Ferncliff Cemetery and Mausoleum, Hartsdale, Westchester County, New York, USA
Height 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight 242lbs (110 kg)
Build Large
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Black
Distinctive Feature Imposing physique
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Sexuality Straight
Ethnicity Black
Nationality American
Occupation Text Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Record Executive, Record Producer
Occupation Rapper
Claim to Fame being the frontman and only rapper of the hip hop group Heavy D & the Boyz, with several hits including "Now That We Found Love," in addition to rapping on Michael Jackson's 1991 hit single "Jam," as well as writing and performing the theme song for the Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color
Music Genre (Text) Hip Hop, R&B, New Jack Swing, Reggae Fusion
Music Genre Rap
Year(s) Active 1985–2011, 1986–2011
Music Style Urban, Club/Dance, Pop-Rap, Electronic, R&B
Music Mood Party/Celebratory, Amiable/Good-Natured, Witty, Playful, Humorous, Carefree, Stylish, Intimate, Sexual, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sensual, Confident, Romantic, Fun, Irreverent, Smooth
Instrument (text) Vocals
Record Label Uptown, MCA, Uptown Records, MCA Records
Associated Acts Heavy D & the Boyz, Mary J. Blige, Super Cat, Michael Jackson, Al B. Sure, Eddie F, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Marley Marl, Teddy Riley, Erick Sermon, Monifah
Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) Innovative Artists
Brand Endorsement (1990) TV commercial for Sprite
Official Websites www.facebook.com/officialheavyd, myspace.com/heavydonline, twitter.com/heavyd, www.nndb.com/people/082/000131686/

Dwight Arrington Myers (May 24, 1967 – November 8, 2011), better known as Heavy D, was a Jamaican-born American rapper, record producer, singer and actor. Myers was the former leader of Heavy D & the Boyz, a group which included dancers/background vocalists G-Whiz (Glen Parrish), "Trouble" T. Roy (Troy Dixon), and DJ and producer Eddie F (born Edward Ferrell). The group maintained a sizable audience in the United States through most of the 1990s. The five albums the group released were produced by Teddy Riley, Marley Marl, DJ Premier, his cousin Pete Rock, and Eddie F. Myers also released four solo albums and discovered Soul for Real and Monifah.

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Partner Comparison

NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Heavy D44 GeminiRapper
American
Antonia Lofaso47 SagittariusChef
American
Halle Berry57 LeoActress
American

Children

NameGenderBornAgeOther Parent
XeaFemale200024 years oldAntonia Lofaso

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
H42012Archbishop ScroopMovie
Tower Heist2011Court House Guard (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)Movie
Fat Joe Feat. Chris Brown: Another Round2011Heavy DMusic Video
Are We There Yet?2010CraigTV Show
Step Up2006OmarMovie
Bones2005Sid ShapiroTV Show
Larceny (2004) - Release info2004CharlesMovie
Dallas 3622003BearMovie
The Tracy Morgan Show2003BernardTV Show
Big Trouble2002FBI Agent Pat Greer (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)Movie
Boston Public2000Mr. Lick / Big BoyTV Show
Yes, Dear2000CharlieTV Show
Next Afternoon2000Short Film
Life1999JakeMovie
The Cider House Rules1999PeachesMovie
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999SupremeTV Show
Heavy D Feat. 8Ball & Big Pun: On Point1999Heavy DMusic Video
For Your Love1998DexterTV Show
Martial Law1998Gordon GanzaTV Show
B*A*P*S1997Heavy DMovie
The Deli1997BoMovie
Heavy D: Big Daddy1997Heavy DMusic Video
New Jersey Drive1995Bo-Kane (as Dwight Errington Myers)Movie
Your Studio and You1995Heavy D (uncredited)Short Film
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995DrexelTV Show
The Notorious B.I.G.: One More Chance1995Heavy DMusic Video
Soul for Real Feat. Heavy D: Candy Rain, Remix1995Heavy DMusic Video
Heavy D & The Boyz: Sex Wit You1995Heavy DMusic Video
Heavy D & The Boyz Feat. Silk: Got Me Waiting (Remix)1994Heavy DMusic Video
Heavy D & The Boyz: Nuttin' But Love1994Heavy DMusic Video
Heavy D & The Boyz: Black Coffee1994Heavy DMusic Video
Heavy D & The Boyz: Got Me Waiting1994Heavy DMusic Video
Heavy D & The Boyz: This Is Your Night, Version 11994Heavy DMusic Video
Heavy D & The Boyz: This Is Your Night, Version 21994Heavy DMusic Video
Living Single1993DarrylTV Show
Heavy D & The Boyz: Truthful1993SingerMusic Video
Michael Jackson: Jam1992Heavy DMusic Video
Heavy D & The Boyz: Who's the Man?1992Heavy DMusic Video
Roc1991Calvin HendricksTV Show
Heavy D & The Boyz Feat. Aaron Hall: Now That We Found Love1991Heavy DMusic Video
Heavy D & The Boyz: Is It Good to You?1991Heavy DMusic Video
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990Heavy D.TV Show
Booker1989Fatz TurnerTV Show
Tales from the Crypt1989FaroucheTV Show
Heavy D & The Boyz: Somebody for Me1989Heavy D.Music Video
Heavy D & The Boyz: We Got Our Own Thang1989Heavy DMusic Video
Heavy D & The Boyz: Moneyearnin' Mount Vernon1988Heavy DMusic Video
LeVert: Just Coolin'1988Heavy DMusic Video
Heavy D & The Boyz: Don't You Know1988Heavy DMusic Video
Heavy D & The Boyz: The Overweight Lovers in the House1987Heavy DMusic Video
Heavy D & the Boyz: Mr. Big Stuff1986Heavy DMusic Video
The Uptown Crew: Uptown Is Kickin' It1986Heavy D.Music Video
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halfgoofyhalfgoofySep 23, 2018

shared a link: http://www.nndb.com/people/082/000131686/

LissaOct 28, 2009

Love you Heavy D! Always have, Always will. You are a rarity in the hip-hop world, a true gentleman who earns much respect from several generations.

SonjiOct 3, 2009

I am a big fan of Heavy D. LOVE U Heav. Sonji


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