The Flight across the Atlantic Ocean that killed HEAVY D

In this tribute video, we delve into the captivating journey of the Overweight Lover, exploring his life and the timeless impact he made on hip-hop. From his hits that ignited dance floors to his genuine persona that won hearts worldwide, join us in celebrating the legacy of Heavy D. As we reflect on his life, we also remember his untimely departure and the void it left behind. Through archival footage, personal anecdotes, and his unforgettable music, we honor the man who brought rhythm, joy, and inspiration to countless lives. Heavy D is a true icon whose story continues to remind us that legends may leave this world, but their influence never fades.

[@nicford548]

Heavy was one of the most positive and enjoyable rappers. Never a scandal to surround him.

[@MrVpk6]

Pitbull is are new version of fun music. Now there fading him out now. He's are legend for are generation

[@GregGVLVanLeerJr]

@@MrVpk6 Pitbull is trash and a 1 trick pony. Every song is the same thus he's fading himself out.

[@ridge7524]

True😊

[@luke3172]

@@MrVpk6how do you get “are” mixed up with OUR?

[@Blacchogg]

He was also in the industry... So you have no proof that he was clean

[@sjb3240]

So many hits they didn't even mention "Now That We Found Love"

[@pickzkickz]

Don't You Know....

[@sojournerwatkins2964]

This is your night

[@TheUneducatedTeacher]

Banger

[@MorrisJordan2nd]

You can't see what I can

[@ralphsanz1565]

One of the best 💯

[@user-df4nu2ju3l]

I met him reading a newspaper in his truck, I ran when he noticed me peeking at him he said come back we talked for 20 minutes, when I tell you he made my day with all I was going through, the sweetest person you would ever wanted to meet Rest In Heaven Heavy D and trouble T Roy🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@femf8tal]

He was one nice man. He was a client of one of partners of my father’s law firm. My mom used to make a scratch made chocolate chip cake. It was his favorite followed by home made beignets. I would get 2 Barbie dolls from him every Christmas. One to play with and one to collect. When I grew older I also got 2 signed copies of his albums and singles. One to listen to and one to collect. *Mr. Myers told me to work so hard until my bank account looked like telephone numbers.* He was smart, generous as well as talented. I only met him in person a handful of times but his advice and gifts are cherished.

[@Holisticallycarol]

Thank you so much for sharing! 🎉

[@henrysettles7431]

RESPECT

[@toyasplace6128]

Wow this is touching. I hope u followed his advise.

[@savoyaepps646]

How lovely to be remembered in this way.

[@Jen-rose76]

❤❤❤

[@MsDisneylandlover]

He needs a movie

[@kingofcotown]

There almost was… BET was working on an Uptown miniseries like they did for New Edition, but COVID hit & Andre Harrell passed away & they never followed through with it. I auditioned for the role😎

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

@@kingofcotown Did you get it ???

[@kingofcotown]

@@user-be7tc2bd6e I was hella close… the auditions was January 2020 I went hella hard. Late February, I got an email back from BET with a portion of the script to do reads that had to be done in 48 hours, did em & sent em back, just waiting on the response. March, the entire world stops moving due to COVID & in May, Andre Harrell passed & they never finished casting or the entire project.

[@aliciastalksessions]

Agreed

[@doelinelewis491]

Yes !!!!! 🤗 but as we know too many positive vibes coming out of this, if it's not blood money, they don't want it

[@lisabrightly]

He was so positive and talented. I truly miss having him in the world.

[@user-ty1xw7ql9x]

R.i.p Heavy D, not only was he a great rapper but a great dancer as well!!

[@meseknowsbest3144]

And actor 🙏

[@user-ty1xw7ql9x]

@@meseknowsbest3144 Facts

[@lesliewarnell5172]

Yes indeed. He had light feet. Seemed like he was tipping like the Four Tops every time he danced. 🕊

[@user-ty1xw7ql9x]

@@lesliewarnell5172Lol. So true!

[@deedeeconley]

And awesome actor 👍🏾🫶🏾💪🏾 REST IN PEACE FOREVER WITH THE ANCESTORS 🤲🏾🙏🏿💖😢 “We know HOLLYWEIRD GOT HIM!😳😔🧐🤔🤲🏾🙏🏿😔😢🌹👑💖

[@csigur]

R.I.P Heav … I miss his signature “A Dilldilly D”. … a true Rap ICON !!!

[@Danny-sd5vm]

Heavy D would have been a massive actor. From those acting clips you can see how believable he made those roles. It didn't look like a musician trying to act, it was an actor performing his craft.

[@laurajercha9587]

I remember the Law and Order episode. He made me believe he was that guy. Did a great job.

[@cordscallen8623]

He really was a natural, watching him I would believe he was an actor more than a rapper, he was that good! May he continue to RIP as well at Trouble T 🕊️🕊️

[@Melanie-xw9xg]

Rest Easy, Dwight and T-Roy 💎💎💙💙🕊️🕊️ My childhood rap group and favorite groups.

[@FeliciaJohns-lr8zt]

RIP to all and my condolences

[@thinktank0218]

Icon. Legend. Always love and remember him. He was the one of very few rappers. Your mom and dad loved.

[@jrnyjrnl]

Agreed!!

[@diannew6781]

Riight!!

[@bruce9648]

​@@jrnyjrnlamazing there was no mention of their biggest hit They ever had (now that we found love) off the peaceful journey CD but hey this is your show..

[@MsSrudisill]

@@bruce9648what’s more amazing is that you think that every detail of his life could be mentioned in less than 10 minutes you silly rabbit .. the message was delivered effectively . He was one of the best that ever did It and to pay homage to his MaNY accomplishments the video was made to express how he is deeply missed. Now go somewhere with that negative stuff .

[@ralphsanz1565]

Absolutely 💯

[@MissRooti]

A childhood icon and staple in Hip Hop History who shared my Jamaican heritage. Rest Up Heavy D. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@linnettejoseph7027]

Why no one ever talk/speak on this man at all??? It's like he never existed....... I was always a fan and I miss him dearly..........Rest In Paradise In Heavenly Peace Heavy D......... Definitely missed........

[@messiah1506]

We keep him alive on Instagram Pete Rock is constantly bringing him up 🙏🏿👑🕊️

[@linnettejoseph7027]

@@messiah1506 At least someone does.........

[@Diggy22]

​@@messiah1506 You read my mind. Pete Rock most definitely shows love to Hev on IG. 🙏🏽

[@BryantBrothers-gm1qx]

Truthfully that was a long time ago...the people who really know about him are ALOT older now

[@furiousstyles9066]

Scared of the rumors.. I know u seen wat jaguar wright said

[@claudegrinnell9602]

Without heavy you wouldn’t have bad boy records, no ruff ryders, video models in videos . Jodeci …… he was a major stepping stone for so many !!!! Big up heavy!!!

[@natefrmbklyn]

Don't forget the hand he had in signing INTRO, Monifah and SOUL IV REAL!

[@user-dy4ms1jt7i]

​@@natefrmbklynbut he did Soul for Real wrong

[@natefrmbklyn]

@@user-dy4ms1jt7i allegedly, but who hasn't been screwed over?

[@carolelizabethowens2661]

"Black Coffee." One of the most solid anthems celebrating Black women. Undeniably a classy rap classic. I dare anyone to find a rapper / hip hop artist today who shows such respect for Black women in their lyrical content -- Black Coffee -- not even a note of misogyny.

[@henrybiggs3113]

Tupac Shakur.... Now y'all are just cold witch coffee crafted by feminism...😞😞😞

[@granddaddyofthemall6320]

Black women are the most shallow women on earth they don't deserve any respect!

[@terencejulius5352]

They're out there you just like to complain like everybody else

[@ridge7524]

Very true😊

[@Chocolatecherry291]

Too bad is was all a lie. His child is half white 🙄.

[@MsDisneylandlover]

RIP Mr D I have nothing for love you ❤

[@lgreen9932]

❤

[@sonquatsch8585]

watcha got?

[@KingofgraceSARA]

​@@sonquatsch8585 Yeah whatever ❤

[@sonquatsch8585]

@@KingofgraceSARA got nothin but love fa ya baybay.

[@eatallnowsavenone4later342]

He also played a minor role in the movie,Life. 😊

[@MsDreamscaper]

His part was short but interesting for the storyline of the main characters.

[@metalf919]

I seen him on the show bones once as a bartender.

[@StaxxSeattle]

He was in new jersey drive too

[@genecg84]

​@@StaxxSeattle🤦🏿‍♂️🗣 DAMN IT 😂😂 i was going to say that

[@problemchild6248]

Take dat back 2 Avon Street

[@Breakbeats92.5]

"Don't clock anybody, let 'em all clock you / Don't be down with anybody, let 'em all be down with you." Man, when I heard that in Jr High it sparked a small change in me personally. I think that is when I stopped being a follower and decided to lead. Always told myself I would thank Heavy D for that life changing lyric if I ever got the chance to meet him.

[@ShugerPlum0263]

Excellent Tribute to one of the Greatest and Cleanest rappers to ever do it. No cursing or degrading anyone Always Positive and spreading Nothing but Love. Rest in Peace 🕊️ Dwight aka Heavy D. 💕

[@intensepassion3382]

This is best comment, I so agree.

[@briancouture6033]

there is a clip in this video with him cussing an throwing around the 'N' word 4:10

[@ShugerPlum0263]

@@briancouture6033 that was acting in a movie.

[@darbyhilltopreunion3061]

260 lbs of "good Loving", Mr. Big Stuff. lol Loved him.

[@westyraviz]

360 lbs

[@lokeyborders]

​@@westyraviz 😂😂

[@darbyhilltopreunion3061]

Ah ha ha ha...thank you, I stand corrected@@westyraviz

[@michaelhubbard4023]

Not too rappers today sound better than Heavy D in his prime. He was a very genuine person. Had a heart of Gold.

[@johnnym4400]

There's no rapper out today including all these cornball Instagram rappers that were worth a pimple on his butt. RIP D 🙏🏼😇

[@Darkanent]

Still one of the greatest to do it!

[@JustK009]

Heavy D is an historic figure in Hip Hop culture..A true showman and talented artist..Legend👑

[@theabhominal8131]

man gotta say heavy d taught this white boy from Baltimore how to dance.. remember watching every video and performance i could find just to learn his dance steps along with g-whiz and trouble...

[@donovans6472]

heavy d is one of the most underrated rappers out there.... this man can really rap. peaceful journey has got to be up there as one of the greatest rap songs made

[@Bluejacket4life2]

Kim Porter,Andre Harrell and Heavy D all worked at uptown records , all died too early.

[@apprentessjgooden2263]

That's why the song I Need Somebody with Al B Sure is so special

[@alchemicalsoul]

Yep. Only one common denominator.

[@commonsensemustprevail]

Death ​@@alchemicalsoul

[@KingDoer-ml2sg]

​@@commonsensemustprevailnope Diddy the only one

[@user-dy4ms1jt7i]

​@@commonsensemustprevailDiddy did a lot more than just one n even tried to take out Al b n Jamie bc of the interview Jamie did

[@makemymoney72]

He was in B.A.P..S too. Luv U Hev😢❤

[@traceyw9635]

They were awesome, RIP Heavy D and T-Roy

[@No1lkme]

Heavy D was my child's friend cousin. And also Minnie Riperton was my friend's boyfriend cousin...Small world! Rest in Peace! To them both Continuously!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@Delfin_Azul]

I always loved his music

[@303zuri]

We need to honor Heavy D, he is one the pioneers that should be recognized a lot more.

[@sax-jaz]

He had an energy on stage that was irresistible.He drew you in...RI P

[@briantaylor9285]

This one hurt. 😢 RIP, D. 🙏

[@armageddonready4071]

“I got pages, and pages, of metaphoric phrases, to complex, for the human mind to flex”. Mic drop That’s all I got to say, the man was a ICONIC GENIUS.

[@jayceinfinitealgharhythmns9814]

He was a popular rap artist without a parental guidance label on any of his albums. In fact he has a song with some hardcore rappers called “Don’t Curse”.

[@zalenaskye700]

Yessss🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 That was a favorite of myself and my brother I

[@latonyalee8839]

I love Heavy D. He was good looking dressed fresh to death and could dance his ass off. I could watch him dance all day and. I when he smiled and blinged that tooth. I miss him so much. Miss you Heavy ❤

[@ariel393939]

Nice tribute.

[@jrnyjrnl]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@jmar1973]

Hev's death made me aware of being adequately mobile during long flights. I hate that it took his death to make me aware of this.

[@NOTIMPRESSED2018]

We know the truth Heavy!! R.I.P 🙏🏽 🕊 🎶 🕊

[@NipseyEternal99]

Heavy D and the boys one of favorite group from the 80's and 90's Rip Heavy D and T.R.O.Y they reminisce over you by pete smoth and c.l smooth

[@soarthumbs1]

One of my coworkers was close to Heavy D since he first moved to Mount Vernon and man o man he had stories. Heavy D’s music was for everyone. Wish he was still around.

[@thizaman1972]

Heavy D is a legend, his memories will forever remain ✌️

[@victoriaburns5128]

I had a crush on Heavy D 🙏

[@Dreamsareareality]

Me too. ❤

[@tianawashington8869]

Me too!

[@llw53one]

I always Think about Heavy D. I love diverse his resume is. Such an awesome, talented guy. Heart full of love and passion

[@albuquerqueturkey1567]

Heavy was a good actor..I wish he was in more films

[@jayt0321]

Deserve a movie about him

[@Imgoodphelps]

My oldest bother favorite entertainer of all time. He would get up and dance everytime his videos came on. R.I.P to one if the 🐐💯

[@reallife0728]

MY FAVORITE MC!!!!!🎤🎤🎤🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯 BLACK COFFEE NO SUGAR NO CREAM!!!!🎤🎤🎤🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@Spaceinvaderbd]

Damn he was young !!! 44 ?? My goodness

[@Alysia.in.Wonderland]

“Gyrlz, the gyrlz, they love me”❤🕊️RIP Heavy D

[@jrnyjrnl]

yeeeeesssssssss! lol

[@margaretkirkland8965]

Another 🇯🇲gem such rich heritage RIP mr D✔👌🔊🇯🇲🇬🇧

[@PMillz20020]

Wow…so glad I came across this. Took my heart and mind back to a far more peaceful time/place in my life❤️🙏🏽🥹

[@TalaStar1111]

I met his aunt and her family years ago. Nice people. Beautiful home. He is missed. 44 is way too young. How are we supposed to know if we get this condition after a flight????? There needs to be preventative measures and a way to ensure we didn’t acquire this after a flight etc.

[@babyboss3713]

For him to be a big guy he was light on his feet rest in peace King

[@dmarioisajerk]

GOAT, and icon. Heav was everything Drake wishes he could ever be.

[@staceyculbertson6784]

😂 Facts!

[@hjames78]

I love Heavy.,,....but him and Drake is nothing alike., where did this come from? 😂 I was born in 1978 so I know both their careers...

[@bosschic39]

I was gonna say the same thing.. different music styles and era🤷🏽‍♀️

[@alysssabear]

I don’t see the comparison 💀

[@ariel393939]

​@@hjames78 What does being born in 1978 have to do with knowing their careers ? You can be born before and after 1978 to know their careers. You could of left that part out 😂. But I agree, Drake is nothing like him.

[@antoniomoton9387]

I met Heavy D at UMD EASTERN SHORE, He was super cool. My favorite of all time

[@TheLovely990]

Rest in peace to Heavy D. This just happened to a friend of mines. He traveled to the Phillipines often, ended up having a heart attack, and blood clots.

[@theo.n.e.records]

What a coincidence. My mother called me Heavy D jokingly when I was young, after I started being called Justin D in school but also alluding to my similarities with him as far as being a chubby lil boy loving to dance. I always dug his demeanor, and now that I'm grown, I see it resonates with me more than ever. Even had been listening to one of his albums so years back that got me through one of my hardest times in life. I was turned 29 in June of 2011, and had a similar incident, at home alone, and I told myself if I go down, no one would be there o find me so I forced myself to open my doors in case something happened. Went to the hospital but they neglected me and did no tests, sending me home with steroids. 20 days later I was hospitalized only using 10% of my left lung to the same thing that killed him. Smdh. R.I.P. Heavy D!!!

[@Ron_B.]

Heavy D was my guy. I loved his energy, musical content, and dancing talents. I believe, that if he was still alive, he would have become and a pretty good actor. I miss him. FOREVER, RIP to the late great Heavy D!

[@niradnagrom2356]

Love that pic of him with his daughter. Rest In Peace Hev!

[@maevemaiden]

My best friend and I were listening to “Peaceful journey “ many times and it always reminds me of her to this day because she was killed in a car accident the summer after graduation. RIP to all those how have gone before us💔❤

[@TwoGuns1891]

Black Coffee, No Sugar No Cream🫡

[@KingofgraceSARA]

That's the kind of girl I need down for my team.

[@David-nx2vm]

He was the best. When I was stationed in Korea, one of my coworkers would announce “….the overweight lover’s in the house…” every morning when he arrived at the office.

[@kayadavid1037]

My blood family right there. From the Elliott clan originating from St Elizabeth Jamaica. Same blood line that produced Maxi Priest, Jacob Miller, Fred Locs, Andrew Holness (Jamaican prime minister) & Collin Powell (former secretary general of the USA). R.I.P. Icon & my distant cousin

[@csmith2484]

Holness is my family...🙂cousin, is that you???

[@kayadavid1037]

@@csmith2484 it would appear so. If you’re from the Elliott side that originates from st Elizabeth

[@csmith2484]

@kayadavid1037 my bloodline is Holness from St. Elizabeth, but I'll ask about Elliott 🙂. Play cous for now 😉

[@kayadavid1037]

To what I’ve been told, the Holness, Elliott & Simpson family are related. So we’re probably very distant relatives. But blood is blood. Big up.

[@csmith2484]

@kayadavid1037 true!!! 😊

[@dobeus8957]

He was one of a kind!

[@user-dh1md9rf5l]

Money Earning Mt. Vernon, in the building. Hev, we always loved you n continue. ❤

[@joseyeastwood]

I can’t think of anyone more beloved then that man in our culture i don’t normally get emotional but watching this really got to me it let people who aren’t even old enough to remember the group or him how great and amazing they truly were and how they touched so many people’s lives Rest In Peace Heavy.

[@shellyrodriguez9657]

Rip Heavy D, I remember way back in the 90s you song 🎵 withmy cousin Cat. Best memories in Jamaica 🇯🇲 RIP fam

[@ericathewwfwcwdivastraight8906]

Heavy D and The boys are nostalgic Childhood Memories and dancing on the songs they deserves a Based on movie RIP Heavy D and T Roy

[@Srrjhn]

In 2023 this makes me go hmmm. HEAVY D was big but active as an actor and dancer. That BET live show he looked good. Flash foward to now. Diddy getting exposed, plus Jaguar Wright interviews.... RIP Heavy D Thank you for the musical memories.

[@Cherries2413]

Suspicious indeed. But if you look at his last performance there’s some messages in his back ground. A Rose, puppet hands 🤔

[@nomatorious]

What a wonderful,thoughtful video tribute to an Absolutely Legendary Hip-Hop Icon and a ray of Sunshine wherever he appeared.He is sorely missed.

[@paungela]

I love this. As a fan of his since day one, this took me back to the day I found out the sad, sad news. You did a phenomenal job on this. New follower here. ❤

[@6time686]

Love Heavy D.. he will stay in my Spotify rotation.

[@JaiQ-wf4wr]

Heavy D was Great, loved his music, loved his style and very handsome !!! He was in the very popular TV show @ the time "ROC", starring Charles S Dutton. Loved it, he was GREAT ! Rest in Power Heavy D 😢🙏🏾❤❤️❤️❤️

[@user-ig7qm2uw8j]

Thank you Heavy for bringing joy to my heart and a little laughter to my soul. I Loved your style.

[@cholehart5811]

I truly truly love this man and took his death personally. His music especially,television and movie appearances had a big impact on the earlier years in my life. I could not watch this with a dry eye. He is a special human being and another reminder that the good die young. "The Over weight Lover" was just that and very few could out weigh or compare to the love he showed his fans and for people in general. I met him with my Dad one of the best and few memories i have of my Dad and when Heavy passed, it was like losing my Dad all over again.

[@TheTraveler976]

Legendary & such a good soul he was. RIP Heavy D..

[@bettylanns330]

He was an still is inspirational to many ppl. Love his music, acting an since of humor.” Overweight lover in the heavens “ Rest well king.

[@theenatashasheree]

his legacy absolutely lives on🙏🏾 rip Heavy

[@Big.Bori_Rage]

Heav made so many contributions to our hip hop culture and the entertainment world..salute big bro 4 Eva 🙏🏾

[@millicentstollenwerck5239]

Loved this man then and now.❤😢

[@DJTHERIDDLER]

One of the best rappers and producer of his time HEAVY D ! RIP

[@msfranklin2650]

YES I REMEMBER WHEN THEY 1ST CAME OUT IT WAS LIKE YOU HADN'T SEEN A LARGER GUY MOVE SO EFFORTLESSLY WHILE STILL LOOKING GOOD, ENERGETIC, WELL PUT TOGETHER & HANDSOME. WHEN THE NEWS BROKE I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT HE HAD PASSED AWAY BUT THE CAUSE WAS EVEN CRAZIER. HE'S A POSITIVE LEGEND. HE'S MISSED IN THE INDUSTRY R.I.E.P MR MYERS HEAVY D { THEY'LL NEVER BE ANOTHER OVER WT LOVER IN THE HOUSE}

[@randygreenfield4312]

Definitely and Absolutely one of The Greatest . 🙏🏾

[@ruckes13]

R.i.p Heavy ❤🎉 I never stopped playing his music 🎶

[@MsAchampion]

This was a great video. ❤ I never knew these facts about Heavy D! 😊

[@ILLAILLS]

Definitely would have loved to see Heavy in more movies & shows.

[@brianmitchell8479]

Continue to RIP Trouble T-Roy and Heavy Didley Didley D 🙏😭😪😢🎤🎶🎼🇯🇲🇬🇩🇹🇹🇬🇾🇺🇸

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@BKDREAM09]

What a great tribute and walk down memory lane for Heavy D he also played in Life with Eddie and Martin. Always loved him! Hope his daughter is doing well

[@GrandpaRoyLee]

😢much love . I still be listening

[@kaydavis3231]

I will always love Heavy D. ! Nothing but good memories is what I have for him and his music. Loved him on Living Single. I know he was as beautiful of a person that he showed us. A legend and forever missed. God Bless him always.❤

[@ethanwilliam9944]

R.i.p. big fella and thanks for inspiring a generation with your contributions to the creation of hip-hop.

[@VincentMbatha]

Now that we found found love What are we gonna do with it. Now that we found found love What are we gonna do with it. Thanks for bringing up this Lenend.i used to have his Album Vinyl Heroes get remembered, but legends never die🎉🎉🎶🎵🎉🎉 One two, tell me what you got

[@whiskyjames4200]

Great to know he was born in my hometown and country, in the same year my first [of 4 children] daughter was born. I saw him once when I lived on Vernon Ave in Mt.Vernon, through my barber shop window alone inside, getting his hair done. There was an unusual large crowd there that day, and I didn't know who he was at the time. Didn't get my hair cut that day! 💯🇯🇲

[@petierican6079]

Rip Hev..your music 🎶 🎵 was and still is fire 🔥 💯 🔥 💯 😊

[@lisacoleman4386]

Love & respect RIP Heavy D

[@floyd27860]

Loved Hev's music... & that mural phat as hell!

[@mcflyjediguy7719]

😢 one of the golden era kings Rip❤

[@tonicaughn6529]

Loved his music 🎶 💯 and his dancing 🕺 ❤️