Heavy D and The Boys on The Arsenio Hall Show in 1989

Heavy D performs Somebody For Me from the Big Tyme album on The Arsenio Hall Show with DJ Eddie F, G-whiiz, and T. roy

[@eugenekemp922]

He's not lip syncing or huffing and puffing. Heavy was incredible. Rest in Peace Brother.

[@harrismiller1948]

He looks cut in that suit

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

Back in the day Aresenio didnt allow no lip syncing on his show

[@mangadolo]

He’s in my top 10 easy

[@TrewvizonRadio-pu2rc]

Damn that's a good point he was not huffing and puffing and his microphone was on lol you so messy lol

[@mcneildelancy4536]

💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@shakur3259]

The size, the dance moves, the flyness! Heavy D was the man

[@dellshonewilson6187]

Let's be honest, there is know one that will ever come close to this man's greatness! I still rock with this legend!

[@ricflairWoooo]

That’s because he had a different type of energy from other’s and what made it so much better is he didn’t have to cuss in his music

[@QoQabai658]

Not taking a shot at Biggie, but for me, Heavy will always be the overweight King of Hip Hop! RIP Heavy.

[@leonjacobs7717]

I was two years old uptown 233rd street I feel like crying lol I remember the city rocking to this when I was 6 . RIP to the god .

[@davidblake9287]

Would of loved to see a calibration between Heavy and Big? That would have been grand?

[@ryanjackson2854]

Even doin reggae with Super Cat the man shined . RIP Heavy D

[@BigSnipp]

How dope is the crowd chanting 'Go Heavy'!?!

[@melodymelina7774]

Right that crowd was hype 😎

[@g.chapman9917]

Heavy had swag on a thousand, lol. This brother was 300 lbs dancing like that. Incredible.

[@imbees2]

Heavy, Mr. SEXY!!!!! I don't care how much he weighed!

[@IcebergSlim03]

I can’t front, I’m teary eyed watching this. Heavy was such a class act. True definition of hip hop. You don’t even see crowds get hype like this anymore. Heavy D and the boyz are a big reason why i fell in love with hip hop as a kid. R.I.P. heavy and Troy. Underrated legends... Heavy could rap and dance his ass off. And didn’t curse. He made it cool to be a big dude.

[@tonygajate5780]

that is what you call a "performer", Heavy brought it soooooo beautifully

[@starling9172]

Thanks Arsenio Hall for the vintage performances

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

He was the only one who had hip hop Artist on his show at the time.

[@bkzamler]

Heavy D was BADASS

[@briancampbell6994]

I Swear It's RARE Today To Have Someone Get A Crowd Jumping Off Their Seats And Dancing Their Ass Off Like This! Happy Birthday Heavy D.

[@victoriaburns5128]

brian campbell true don't forget mc hammer though they were both great entertainers

[@victoriaburns5128]

Love me some heavy d but remember mc hammer could bring down the house too

[@mysharona6754]

New jack swing was poppin

[@larenabillingsley7250]

@@mysharona6754 best time for modern day music!

[@NEONOIRERA]

Big man was light on his feet

[@keonta81]

Ikr

[@CLASSICALFAN100]

Talent, TALENT, and **MORE TALENT**!! RIP, BIG GUY...

[@kath2391]

Absolutely! Smooth like silk.

[@deefreeman91]

All day long 🙌

[@lionheart1549]

You so damn right!!!

[@preo2]

This was one of the best performances ever on the Arsenio Hall show! Heavy was the man! RIP my brother!

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

And don't forget about Troop they put on a good performance on there too

[@waltermitchell768]

@1:53 arsenio gets hyped over heavy performance .....to this day gives me chills..... Times were simpler back then

[@shmiegeldoss3005]

I always loved the way Heavy D danced

[@bluesborn]

chunky but funky

[@therealflamelit]

bluesborn BIG TYME

[@clemenza24]

The big man was light on his feet loved it when he danced in his videos

[@doloresgolson9489]

Did heavy Dee discover and produce the fat boys I loved heavy d and his boys they were the best dancers on earth and heavy could sing

[@doloresgolson9489]

D ese from Brooklyn ny bed guy love you you heavy danced and sign till u.died i.cant believe you died RIP. LOVE ALWAYS GOD BLESS YOUR DAUGHTER

[@aliguul730]

We miss 80s and 90s, i wish we could go back those wonderful years, unforgettable years

[@mrstanbmw]

Heavy didn't take a back seat to know one, his debut album is a classic

[@mrstanbmw]

I forgot about this jam, he like other rappers of his day had something to say

[@vdubb20]

I wasn't even born yet, but I know and appreciate good music when I hear it. RIP Heavy D. One of the greats man.

[@mauricesantinomf]

It is what it is

[@jjholl00]

OMG! Well, thank God for videos.

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

I was 9 years old when this was a hit back in 89

[@alexisrose1457]

Heavy D was a smooth dancing, laid back, charismatic bother

[@moroccon1]

that's what i call a damn crowd. everybody in the house going crazy and having hella Fun. I miss the old days and im a 80's baby.

[@keensterd3654]

Same

[@dianeholmes6502]

So true 😊😊

[@deniswilson8152]

HE SLAYED IT

[@ivalinapasse2469]

Yep He's Clean And Wears it Well!!

[@1966toronado]

back when rappers used to bring the house down

[@peterkolas3827]

Bren you know it!

[@1966toronado]

Peter Kolas amen!

[@garveyg2083]

Bren have you been to a new rap show?

[@maryvasquez5413]

And everyone is in the GROOVE

[@1966toronado]

@@garveyg2083 sorry for the late comment .they couldn't pay me to go to a new rap show lol

[@minniemyrick4714]

Heavy D will live forever

[@kingkbtv]

Go Heavy! Go Heavy! Go Heavy! Heavy D forever the greatest 🙏🏾

[@monex5]

*sigh* Rest in peace, Hev.... This actually made me smile..watching the crowd get into it..

[@rodneywillz]

Man this dude was the TRUTH!!!! WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS!!!!!!

[@vickijohnson1594]

Heavy was incredible!!!!!

[@JuliaGraves1225]

Seeing this video and knowing that both he and Troy are gone brings tears to my eyes. But I take solace in knowing that they were physically in my life, they were the two best "brothers" a little sister could ask for. RIP D and TeeTee, love you to death and miss you until it hurts.

[@CodyCole80]

God Bless! Which and what's your relation? If you don't mind me asking...

[@Tornado1994]

Trouble T's death just made no sense. It was a tragic FREAK accident that came out of nowhere.

[@gwise8095]

@@Tornado1994 Yes it was,but sad as it sound we all experience that in our lives.T.r.o.y died from what he loved to do .He wasn't taken from us.

[@amtownsyou]

@@Tornado1994 it was his time but yeah definitely a freak accident

[@blkjuanesrose7381]

This was my song back in the days, heavy D could move, this was when a party would be jumping, Al.b.sure was back up singer on this song, heavy D the Jamaican overweight lover.

[@eugenedantzler4485]

1989....... I came in the world..... Almost 33 years later... GO HEAVY GO HEAVY💯💯💯. Wish I could have got to meet him.... Rip Heavy

[@nettakeys6193]

Heavy D was fine as hell. I loved myself some Heavy. RIP Big Sexy 😍

[@ghaggedmusic]

We love you Heavy D! Crowds arent even this hype anymore!!!! This is hip hop, feel the energy!!!

[@splapoo77]

This got the clubs jumping when I was stationed in Germany.

[@lilbuck70]

say splapoo77 I was there also partying in Nurnberg and Munich...where were you at?

[@migueljohnson9799]

I was a teenager in Germany and the DYA dances everything used dance of this song

[@MrCport77]

I graduated high school in Germany in 1995 so this brings back great memories!

[@MrCport77]

@@migueljohnson9799 I lived in Karlsruhe and Bamberg until I graduated high school in 95. Where did you live in Germany?

[@shortblockflexinit5219]

Same thing when I was stationed in Guam.

[@GlennDGrace]

Heavy D Forever!

[@LynnRedwine800]

I STILL remember that yellow suit. I loved watching him perform.

[@learndaily7]

Rest In Uhuru Heavy D and Trouble T Roy!!!!

[@J.Crooner]

Heavy D is the man & may his soul rest in holy⛪peace🙏

[@Krayzieboy99]

Man real talent, real artist and real soul...the Great ones are gone...Rest King...

[@NikoJordan1]

You can tell arsenio really enjoyed this interview

[@JuliaGraves1225]

I was a teen when this song came out. My aunt was still living around the corner from his mom in Mt. Vernon. Miss my big brother so much!!!! Love you, RIP

[@diatammy]

RIP Heavy D. You were one of the best in hip hop. RIP Condolences to his wife, daughter, his mom & the rest of his family & friends.

[@Crunchysopa52]

Hev had everybody hype

[@GlennDGrace]

damn, I miss Heavy D!

[@monicarobinson8303]

Me too

[@jameshicks8872]

Damn, one of my favorite songs. I'm going to miss Heavy D. I was Jr. in High School. I'm 48 years old now...

[@therealflamelit]

HEV & T ROY had the moves!!! RIP

[@Tornado1994]

@Rita Johnson How would you like to be thrown off a Stage?

[@Tornado1994]

This is the Arena where Trouble T died at: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/11/Market_Square_Arena,_Indianapolis,_1988.jpg He fell from the Exit Ramp right outside of the Entrance. This is the Spot he fell from: ballparks.smugmug.com/Market-Square-Arena-demolished-Indianapolis-Indiana/i-KSf9WFG/A What happened is the Arena used old 1970 Building Codes for Coliseums. Which meant, that Retaining Walls were built at Shallow foots and metrics. Troy and everyone were actually leaving the Area walking the Exit Ramp horsing around, and none them realized that they were actually exiting 30 Feet up in the Air, so when the Roadie rolled a Trash Can at him as a joke, Troy jumped on that low Skyline Wall to avoid it and unfortunately lost his balance. He fell exactly 3 Stories down and hit his head right on the Intersection. An Ambulance Truck was parked RIGHT in front of them blocking the lane, so EMTs saw him land.

[@Tornado1994]

@Rita Johnson T accidentally fell off an Exit Ramp that ANYONE could have fallen off of.

[@kaybrowneyes9068]

I grew up on this. Makes me think of the summers in Georgia; at the park/lake, bbq, swimming, and GOOD music!

[@mersetken6127]

5th Grade...I was allowed to stay up, and watch this...I had such a crush on Heavy D...I love big men to this day!!:)

[@Blackskye211]

Mer Setken I love them to girl.

[@RemiSun50]

Heavy was a good friend of mine. We did some wild things in 7th grade. Lawd, Mt. Vernon NY will never have a vibe like when we were kids growing up there. I love you HD & Mt Vernon Forever in our hearts.

[@t.t.4868]

A true Gentleman, he was such a talentend brother. He could, rap/sing and dance with swagg! Always love and respect for him, mr.HeavyD and the group ❤️🌼🌹🙏

[@dmoney668]

RIP Heavy D and Trouble T Roy...love this music, damn hell yea

[@rollinhills4897]

He had that bit rocking 😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Itsgeestatus]

🕺🏾There's No1 Who Can Ever Replace Heavy D😎(His Footwork Was On Point)

[@victoriaburns5128]

heavy d was big and beautiful and sexy and he knew it had a crush on him back in the 90's I was 18 in 1993

[@Blackskye211]

Victoria Burns heavy was fine size don’t matter

[@alwaysastudent]

Victoria Burns Heavy D was actually my first major crush...

[@sweetsweet81]

I was 12 in 1993...I loved me some Heavy D!!!

[@lucifer1181]

was born 93

[@kingjae1498]

Maan...he bodied that...one of my favorites growing up...rest up GOAT🙏🙏

[@youngblakwallstreet4607]

Hey this guy here was a performer and one best Entertainer of all time he was big guy that could dance and rap and sing he was talented GREATEST OF ALL TIME REST IN Peace My Brother Heavy D Gone but not forgotten Real Recognize Real🕊🕊🕊🌹🕊

[@MrCySy]

I miss this group. His music kept me pumped.

[@EdwinaLondon]

The crowd frigging love it!!!!

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

I was in the 4th Grade when this came out Arsenio Hall show was the show to watch back in the days. Heavy D and the Boys was on point

[@abdal-haqq1688]

Arsenio had some of the best performances..... solid gold!

[@carolejones6812]

Classic hip hop, I miss Heavy D, RIP.

[@speerrituall1]

The good ole days. Go Heavy!

[@MissToyasConsulting]

I just want to thank you Dwight Myers aka "Heavy D" for your music and dance! Your music helped me to discover my own style of dance and helped me to win several talent shows in school! RIH LOVE U 4EVER!

[@jodeciluvah]

Well would you look at that, the lady he pulled from the audience was fully clothed.

[@itkahsramal4983]

jodeciluvah lol

[@lynnleroy2024]

Yup

[@jjholl00]

🤣🤣🤣 Yes she was...

[@alneshiasaint-hubert1595]

Thats what you call CLASSY CLASSY 💕 ❤ 💕!!!! Not looking like some of the nasty looking Yeast Infection THOTS. YEAR OF NEW GENERATION EVERYTHING MUST BE EXPOSED!!!! EWWWWW!!! 💪

[@dawudabdullaah6977]

Heav ALWAYS destroyed the crowds when he did this song. It didn't matter who was on the bill with him.

[@joelsills819]

Leslie, totally right on! Heavy D totally ruled the 80s, and BEYOND!

[@syreetac4143]

HEV BE PARTYING! I LOVE IT!!!!

[@J.Crooner]

♥️Heavy D still lives on here in 2024 and is more alive now than when he was on this show back in 1989. This brother legitimately defines what Big Daddy Kane's song "Smooth Operator" was all about.👍😎👌

[@torianmcneill3794]

T Roy too

[@J.Crooner]

@@torianmcneill3794 Facts!!!!!✊😎✊

[@veronicalee2457]

I remember watching this, Heavy D and the Boyz turned it out!! Happy Birthday in heaven Heavy, your talent is missed but not forgotten (RIP Trouble T as well).

[@Tornado1994]

Troy’s death was shocking,tragic and heartbreaking. It was so sudden. Like a Fastball. He tragically fell to his death while they were preforming on a High Rise Stage in Indianapolis in July 1990.

[@darenbetheaii6813]

Heavy D killed this performance. What rapper does it like this anymore?

[@garveyg2083]

Daren Bethea II j cole, jalen santoy, kendrick lamar, nick grant, denzel curry.

[@bigdaddy5436]

@@garveyg2083 dance wise . Different styles.

[@malikswrld6612]

Daren Bethea II duke duece

[@georgebusybee1497]

None

[@mastertrey4683]

Garvey G What? You’re not gonna catch any of thise people doing this type shit

[@deelolo5858]

Wow, Heavy D was light on his feet & The Boys were amazing!! Can't believe he's gone.😘

[@torianmcneill3794]

Trouble T Roy is gone too

[@prophet9240]

You'll never see Rick Ross moving like this...

[@bxrokk]

LMAOO!!!!

[@shakur3259]

U ain’t lying Hahahahahaaaa

[@johngold1849]

D could move! Love this!

[@diamonduch09]

my man "HEAVY D" was the man.. and THIS was his baaaaadeeest jaaam.!!! (IMHO)..you couldnt help but get on the floor when was played go heavy R.I.P. luv U thanks for this...!!!

[@JBlingBling03]

@2:49 Heavy went in!!!!! Now this was TRUE ENTERTAINMENT!!! Gone too soon. Never to be forgotten. Thank you Heavy D and The Boys for the memories .I love you guys from a Forever Fan who once lived in " Money Earnin Mount Vernon"(N.Y.)

[@StevenHunterPangians1]

One of the best of alltime.

[@hildapompa4236]

Badass singer and 🕺 dancer. He look so handsome with those sexy suits and colors looked badass on him. R.I.P. HEAVY D...GONE TOO SOON...I MISS YOU!

[@jacquelinejones7386]

Utmost of appreciation and respect to ARSENIO HALL he put a lot of already great talent on the map

[@awooten55]

2024 and I’m still ridin wit this dude. Go Heavy. Go Heavy…

[@SoulMusicSovereign]

I'm bout to cry...love this dude. I'm so glad I was around in these days. If you're young? Trust me, Big Tyme was the ALBUM

[@anngeeclark5959]

He was a special man!! Very talented and down to earth.. ❤❤❤❤

[@jamesdrummond5894]

One of the greatest M C Rappers of all times. My favorite. He never use fowl language or degrade women. I miss him so much.

[@ericahoxie269]

I miss his energy and music so much.

[@sewahsewah2044]

A HEAVY D “SOUL THROWBACK” 💕 SHOUT OUT TO YOU ARSINIO [TRUE PIONEER TO THE GAME] And SHOUT OUT TO HEAVY D “ REST IN THE LORD” My Brother! 💕 I Really Miss Heavy 💕 He Was A HUGE INSPIRATION And POSITIVE ROLE MODEL TO ME AND MY ENTIRE FAMILY During That Time! 💕 Wish He Was Here RIGHT NOW!!! 💕👍🏽💯 And CANT FORGET The HEAVY D DANCERS!!! 💕 Those Brothers LIT IT UP EACH And EVERY TIME THE HIT THE STAGE!!! 💕 STRAIGHT FACTS! 💯% TRUTH. . . . . . OVERWEIGHT LOVER IN THE HOUSE!!!💕💕💕💕😘Miss You!👍🏽

[@BarbaraHansonPinkston]

Heavy D was so talented, a triple + threat. He could rap, dance, act, and work a crowd. Heavy could fill a room with so much energy, and had that swagger. I LOVE to see a Big Man with confidence and swagger, who is light on his feet and can dance, while being dressed to the max. The world is missing a rapper like Heavy D and may he RIP.

[@johnnygold3573]

tore it up baby!

[@je9212]

Now that a show heavy D r.i.p legend

[@dianeward7616]

Still missing Heavy D 😢in 2024. The smoothest.

[@reallife0728]

HEAV IS SO DOPE!!!!! MY FAVORITE RAPPER FOR REAL💯💯💯💯💯

[@walex19]

Good ol' days. RIP to this legend. What a show this was.

[@Victor-ki1mp]

One of a kind that the world could never replace. He kept it all 💯 throughout. Rest on Heavy D

[@mrstanbmw]

The rappers from yesteryear were performers

[@KeyahD]

This audience was live! LOL Heavy D and his dancers were the coolest!

[@MrJuneyboy]

A real performer RIP Heavy D

[@jonsmith848]

This makes me miss & love The Arsenio Hall Show all over again

[@JC_inc]

Arsenio Hall & Heavy D, brotherly love right there.

[@06NewBreed32]

I was 8 years old when my mom bought me this single on tape after watching this performance. I'll never forget her saying, "That Heavy guy has some moves!" lol! I know Heavy is somewhere in heaven tearing the dance floor up! Thanx for uploading and R.I.P. to a true legend!

[@joeypass4992]

MISS YOU BIG HEAV!

[@RememberTheTime09]

HE always put a smile on my face! Thanks for all you did Heavy aka Dwight.

[@imdjc4]

5:10 "I don do no drugs and I spend all my money on clothes and my parents and stuff like that..." And herein lies the difference to most of today's 'rap stars'

[@jacquelinegray4815]

Period

[@barty2381]

Heavy D you legend! U.k 88/89. I bought many of this artist records back in the day, brought me so much joy, feel sad he no longer with us!