One of the great tragedies in hip-hop is how the game seemed to take Heavy D for granted. The Overweight Lover from Mt. Vernon was one of the most consistent presences in hip-hop throughout the 1990s, ...

Heavy D's brother is seeking control of the deceased rapper's estate. Heavy D passed away two years ago, but now his brother, who also served as the late rapper's manager, is seeking control of Heavy ...

New York City's five boroughs may get most of the attention when it comes to the state's reputation as a mecca for rap, there are a number of enclaves beyond the city limits that have also had an ...

On this day in Hip Hop history, “The Overweight Lover” Heavy D was born in Mandeville, Jamaica, in 1967. If he were alive today, he’d be 56 years old. Heavy D, born Dwight Errington Myers, moved to ...

Following the passing of Heavy D, fans have showed their admiration for the late hip-hop luminary. By Gary Trust Following the passing of Heavy D, fans have showed their admiration for the late ...

Heavy D is an icon in Hip Hop, dominating during New Jack Swing and bringing a vibrant personality to the culture. Heavy D was not just a rapper but a charming storyteller who laced his lyrics with ...

It's been 10 years since Heavy D's last studio album. But the former frontman of seminal hip-hop group Heavy D and the Boyz is quickly getting back up to speed—reggae style. By Gail Mitchell It’s been ...

Heavy D has been immortalized with a new statue in Mount Vernon, where he grew up. The legacy of Heavy D lives on in the Mount Vernon section of New York. Last Thursday (April 27), the late rapper, ...

On this day in Hip Hop history, “The Overweight Lover” Heavy D passed away in Los Angeles, California. If he were alive today, he’d be 54 years old. Heavy D passed away on November 8, 2011 from ...

Heavy D is getting a tribute in his hometown of Mount Vernon, New York. The rapper, whose given name was Dwight Errington Myers, was a Jamaica-born recording artist who grew up in Mount Vernon. He ...