Videos : Heavy D : Nuttin' But Love

Videos : Heavy D : Nuttin' But Love 

Who Is Heavy D?

There was once a time in music when the word “legend” was thrown around like thin, multicolored double dutch ropes on a warm Sunday. Everyone bestowed the word— which has become waterless, easily digestible, and as familiar as a catchphrase. And really, what makes a legend? Is it the effortless embodiment of a particular thing? The longevity? Impact? A body of work that boasts powerful praise? 

Though this is an endless argument, many involved in the “old and new” world of the culture we call hip-hop will easily stand up and say that not many can wear the crown of a legend… But then, Hev: a rapper, producer, actor, businessman, dancer, tastemaker and artistic genius is hands down the epitome of such praise.

“He's the classiest person in hip hop ever,” radio host Ed Lover once said. 

Known in the late ’80s and early ’90s as the star of Heavy D & the Boyz, Hev, the 250-pound, lovable emcee has managed to remain relevant after parlaying an illustrious solo career, acting career and influential roles as a label executive. 

Born Dwight Errington Myers in Jamaica in 1967, Hev was raised by Eulahlee Myers, a nurse, and Clifford Vincent Myers, a movieola tech. When he was 4, his parents moved to the Bronx, New York and Mount Vernon four years later where Hev eventually became the big kid in class, not just for his commanding physical presence, but popularity with the ladies. In junior high school, Hev - always a ringleader- was making his own rap demo tapes. By the ninth grade he’d dropped out of school and was introduced to G-Wiz (born Glen Parrish) and popular DJ, Eddie F (born Eddie Ferrell) by his best friend since third grade, Troy Dixon a.k.a. Trouble T-Roy, who met Eddie and Glen through the New York party scene. The four formed a rap group called Heavy D & the Boyz. (Read More)

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