Heavy D

Quick Facts

Full Name	Heavy D
Occupation	Rapper
Date Of Birth	May 24, 1967(1967-05-24)
Age	57
Date Of Death	Nov 8, 2011 (44 age)
Birthplace	Mandeville
Country	Jamaica
Horoscope	Gemini

Heavy D Biography

Heavy D is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on May 24, 1967 in Mandeville, Jamaica. Leader of Heavy D & the Boyz, he was a popular rapper through much of the 1990s. He is known for singing the theme songs to the popular television shows In Living Color and MADTV. He also became an actor, appearing in such films as step Up, Big Trouble, and The Cider House Rules.

He performed the rap portion of Michael Jackson‘s hit single “Jam.”

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 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 had released four albums, five with Heavy D & the Boyz and discovered Soul for Real and Monifah.

In 1989, Heavy D performed a guest rap on Janet Jackson’s hit single “Alright”, an early example of rap appearances on pop songs. It was also the highest peaking song which he had performed on in the Billboard Hot 100. In 1992 he appeared on Michael Jackson’s single “Jam”, and also gained a higher profile by singing the theme song for the television program In Living Color and also MADtv. Heavy D then began focusing on his acting, appearing in various television shows before returning to the music charts with Nuttin’ But Love. After appearing in the off-Broadway play Riff Raff at Circle Repertory Company, Heavy D returned to recording with the hit Waterbed Hev. In 1997, Heavy D collaborated with B.B. King on his duets album Deuces Wild, rapping in the song “Keep It Coming”. Heavy D was referred to in the song “Juicy” by the Notorious B.I.G., and appeared in his music video for “One More Chance”.

He was born Dwight Arrington Myers, in Mandeville, Jamaica. He had a daughter named Xea with Antonia Lafoso.

Heavy D Net Worth

Heavy D is one of the richest Rapper from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Heavy D 's net worth $350 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

A song inspired by an untimely death of one of his bandmates, entitled “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.),” became a classic.

He died just ten days after performing at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards, which was his first televised performance in 15 years.

Dwight Arrington Myers was born on May 24, 1967 in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, the son of nurse Eulahlee Lee and machine technician Clifford Vincent Myers. In the early 1970s, his family moved to Mount Vernon, New York, where he was raised. In an interview, his mother stated that he spent most of his childhood hanging out with his brother Floyd and his childhood friend Mo.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Heavy D height 6 feet 3 inches Heavy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Heavy D Dating?

According to our records, Heavy D is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Heavy D’s is not dating anyone.

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Heavy D’s final live performance was with Eddie F at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards on October 11, 2011, their first live televised performance together in 15 years. Myers died on November 8, 2011, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 44. He collapsed outside his home in Beverly Hills, California, and was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. His death was initially thought to be connected to pneumonia.

Facts & Trivia

Heavy Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Heavy D celebrates birthday on May 24 of every year.

How did Heavy D pass away?

Pulmonary embolism

How old was Heavy D when died?

44 years (1967–2011)

What was Heavy D's biggest hit?

1. “ Now That We Found Love ”: Heavy D & the Boyz broke out with his 1991 own rendition of the O’Jays’ hit song from 1973. The song reached No. 5 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, helping the group go on to sell more than 3.5 million album throughout its career.

What happened to Heavy D & The Boyz?

INDIANAPOLIS — A dancer for the rap group Heavy D & The Boyz died after falling 30 feet during horseplay at an arena , authorities said. Troy Dixon, 22, whose stage name is Trouble T-Roy, died Sunday evening of injuries suffered in the fall, said officials at Wishard Hospital.

Who is XEA Myers father?

Heavy D