MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — Heavy D was remembered with laughter and tears Friday during a star-studded funeral service that included Jay-Z and Will Smith, humorous anecdotes from longtime friend Diddy, and words of encouragement for his young daughter, delivered in a letter from President Barack Obama. “We extend our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. […]
Rapper Heavy D, who was known for his free-flowing, playful hip-hop style, was remembered by family and friends — and President Obama — in a funeral service held today in New York. Last week, the 44-year-old rapper collapsed outside his Beverly Hills, Calif., condominium. See Also: The Cultural Epicenter Of Black America, Harlem: Sights And […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today, the world will officially pay their final respects to a friend, mentor, brother, father, son, musical genius and role model. Dwight Errington Myers, known better as Heavy D or “Hev” to his family, was one of those rare individuals who not only possessed natural, unfiltered talent, but someone who used his notoriety to uplift […]
CLICK HERE TO BE FRIENDS WITH FIRST LADY ON FACEBOOK. CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW HER ON TWITTER OR JOIN HER TEXT CLUB BY TEXTING “FIRST” TO 23088 Thanks to my good friend and owner of Soul Train, Kenard Gibbs for taking time out during the prestigious Soul Train Awards to pay tribute to Heavy D. , […]
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In a statement sent to us by publicist Rachel Noerdlinger, the family of Heavy D says the following: Hev had great love for his family and friends; he was a kind and giving spirit who extended and shared himself with everyone who crossed his path. He had a heart of gold, was approachable, very personable […]
CLICK HERE TO BE FRIENDS WITH FIRST LADY ON FACEBOOK. CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW HER ON TWITTER OR JOIN HER TEXT CLUB BY TEXTING “FIRST” TO 23088 Gone but not forgotten, here’s my First Lady Flashback Video Of The Day: HEAVY D. “NO MATTER WHAT” HEAVY D. TIPPED THE SCALES AT 344 BEFORE […]
CLICK HERE TO BE FRIENDS WITH FIRST LADY ON FACEBOOK. CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW HER ON TWITTER OR JOIN HER TEXT CLUB BY TEXTING “FIRST” TO 23088 Although Heavy D. looked great on the B.E.T.’s Hip Hop Awards show, he was still tipping the scales at 344 pounds. “The Overweight Lover”, as he was […]
Dwight Myers, the rapper known as Heavy D, will be laid to rest at the historic Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, New York, this coming Friday, November 18. The cemromony is scheduled to begin at 11am and will be led by Senior Pastor Reverend Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, who will deliver the eulogy. A […]
*Two memorials are being planned to celebrate the legacy of Heavy D. Radar Online reports that a public memorial for will be held Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Yannantuono Funeral Home in the rapper’s hometown of Mt. Vernon, NY from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The family will also hold a private memorial in Mt. […]
