Where does the time go? Today marks one-year since the untimely death of music icon, Heavy-D. At the young age of 44, Dwight ‘Heavy D’ Arrington Myers passed away on November 8, 2011.
“Described as “larger than life” not because of his size but more so because of his personality. Everyone that shared a story of Heavy D never had a bad thing to say about him. His reemergence into the culture was on the rise, Heavy D had just released his ninth album in September of 2011, titled Love Opus. Having contributed to Nas’ eventual Life Is Good release, along with a starring role in Tower Heist. Nine days prior to his death he performed at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards, his first televised performance in nearly 15 years.”
Just one day before his death Heavy-D encouraged others to “Be Inspired”
We at thatplum will be forever inspired Heavy-D’s positive contribution in hip hop, his work ethic as a music manager, tv producer and more. Today we remember Heavy-D. RIP Heavy-D [May 24, 1967 – November 8, 2011]