In Memory of Heavy D

Remembering the life of a hip hop icon.

Heavy D - Heavy D's Jamaican roots was evident in his music. Here he shares a laugh with reggae artist Shine Head  (Photo: Dr. Billy Ingram/WireImage)
Heavy D - After a impactful career in music Heavy took his talents to Hollywood where he starred in an impressive list of films and televison shows, including the popular TV drama, Boston Public.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Heavy D & the Boyz - Heavy D and La Toya Jackson on stage at the Michael Jackson tribute concert in October 2011. Heavy was the first rapper to record with the King of Pop. (Photo: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Heavy D - Heavy D performs at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2011 at Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on October 1, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. It was the rapper's last televised performance. (Photo: Chris McKay/Getty Images)MOUNT VERNON, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Pallbearers help carry the casket of rapper Heavy D at his funeral service at Grace Baptist Church on November 18, 2011 in Mount Vernon, New York. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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New Act - After an impactful career in music, Heavy took his talents to Hollywood where he starred in an impressive list of films and televison shows, including the popular TV drama, Boston Public. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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