Heavy D (Dwight Arrington Myers) Rank
About Heavy D (Dwight Arrington Myers)
Heavy D was the stage moniker of the late American rapper and actor Dwight Arrington Myers. The rapper, who started his career in 1986, was noted for making numerous gold-certified records.
Some of his popular works include his solo albums “Heavy” and “Love Opus”, released in 1999 and 2011, respectively.
He founded the rap group known as Heavy D & the Boyz. The group comprised producer and DJ, Eddie F and the late dancer Trouble T Roy. He and his group members released notable works such as their maiden album “Living Large” and their 1991 album “Peaceful Journey”.
Myers also gained fame from his appearances in films and TV series. He acted in the 1999 drama film “The Cider House Rules”, directed by Swedish director Lasse Hallström. He also starred in “Tower Heist” in 2011.
He appeared in two episodes of the comic TV series “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air”.
Family
The rapper was born to a machine technician named Clifford Vincent Myers. His mother, Eulahlee Lee, worked as a nurse. He spent most of his childhood days with his brother, who is known as Floyd.
He was a cousin to record producer and rapper Pete Rock.
He had a relationship with popular chef Antonia Lafoso. Their relationship brought forth a daughter named Xea Myers.
Death
Reports about his death indicate that the rapper passed away due to pulmonary embolism. He died in November 2011.
Trivia
Myers and Al B. Sure! attended high school together.
He worked with Michael Jackson on his 1992 single “Jam”. Before that, he worked with Michael’s sister, Janet Jackson on her 1990 hit song "Alright".
He started at a very young age and released his first record when he was around eighteen years.
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F.A.Q. about Heavy D (Dwight Arrington Myers)
When is his birthday?
Heavy D (Dwight Arrington Myers)'s birthday is on May 24, 1967.
In how many days is his birthday?
Heavy D (Dwight Arrington Myers)'s birthday is in 57 days
How old is he?
He is 56 years old.
Where is Heavy D (Dwight Arrington Myers) from?
He was born in Mandeville, Jamaica.