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    Documentary on life of rapper Heavy D to air

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The story of late rap pioneer Heavy D will be chronicled in a documentary airing Sunday on Centric TV.

    "Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D" will feature interviews with the Jamaican-born rapper's family and artists such as Will Smith, Mary J. Blige and Queen Latifah, according to Centric TV, the 24-hour channel that is part of the BET Network.

    Heavy D, whose given name was Dwight Myers, is considered one of the most influential rap artists of the late 1980s and early 1990s, both as the front man for his group, Heavy D and The Boyz, and as a solo artist. He died last November at age 44, from a blood clot in his lung.

    Centric said the documentary includes footage from Heavy D's last televised performance, at the BET Hip-Hop Awards last October.

    In addition to building his own successful music career, Myers was a big part of the careers of other black artists. Queen Latifah discusses in the documentary being mentored by Myers. Myers also was a record label executive who hired Sean "Diddy" Combs as an intern, and was producer to other rappers, such as Jay-Z.

    Myers' talents went beyond the studio to the theater and television. He appeared in "The Tracy Morgan Show", "Law and Order", "Boston Public" and other shows. He most recently played a courthouse guard in "Tower Heist."

     

    22 comments

    • L.K.N.  •  3 mths ago
      Heavy, thank you for the Great Smooth Lyrical Rap. No one did it quite like you, Respectful, No Cursing, Always respecting Women and great Musical rhyming lyrics. You are Loved and Missed, RIP, Heavy!
    • Sunny V  •  3 mths ago
      I'm sure it will be a great documentary!
    • Sasha  •  3 mths ago
      I wonder if some of you are as harsh in real life as you are with your comments? LOL, God, I hope not - it's sad!!
    • D. Bell  •  St Paul, Minnesota  •  3 mths ago
      Gotta check this out.
    • Jenny  •  3 mths ago
      Might be neat. Pretty good rapper.
    • Viper  •  Plano, Texas  •  3 mths ago
      Great rapper. Great lyrics without cursing and all the other #$%$ so prevalent in rap. "Now that we found love what are we gonna do..with it"
    • Sasha  •  3 mths ago
      Rest in Peace, Heavy D.
    • Rita  •  Richmond, Virginia  •  3 mths ago
      I can't wait to see this. Rest In Peace, Heavy D. You are truly missed. Real Hip Hop Artist.
    • K  •  Dallas, Texas  •  3 mths ago
      Wow everybody that dies means so much more than alive...I'm not dying to get there!
    • J P  •  3 mths ago
      I always thought he had a kind and gentle spirit. It's a great idea to do a documentary of his life and I will watch it.
    • Ultrabrut1  •  3 mths ago
      Rest easy, Heavy. One of the few rappers with real style and class.
    • I'M SO  •  3 mths ago
      Boy, the comments are harsh.
    • GARY  •  3 mths ago
      With all of the reality shows on TV, there is still room for someone who has accomplished something with their life. But than again, this country is full of people that are accomplishing something with their lives everyday. Doing jobs that are valued in society and raising their children properly.
    • R. Dillard  •  St Louis Park, Minnesota  •  3 mths ago
      4 those of u that dont "know"!! Hev D was 1 of the coolest artist 2 ever live!! The brutha stayed POSITIVE at all times,and kept ah smile on his face!! :D i must also add that 2b such ah "BIG MAN" he was very light on his feet!!! Those of u that have negative things 2 say about my brutha,your comments dont even bother me or "HEAVEY",because we know that due 2 your LACK of knowledge,u know no better!! PEACE
    • Scott M  •  3 mths ago
      I heard it the police over an hour to do the chalk outline of the body that is all
    • Steven  •  3 mths ago
      I'll make sure I mark that date on my calendar-NOT.
      Fat-arse, no talent P.O.S.
    • Jl  •  3 mths ago
      Who is the audience projected to be? Did they also fly the flags at half mast in NJ for this one?

      Probably won't be a big hit on Pay Per View.....
    • phiz  •  3 mths ago
      Still waiting for the Fat Boys reunion tour.
    • REAL DEAL  •  Pompano Beach, Florida  •  3 mths ago
      No heavy D on my tv I am educated can't you see.
      • L.K.N. 3 mths ago
        I am EDUCATED also, and I will be watching. Being educated, I know, how Great he was and his great smooth lyrics, live on.
    • Brett  •  Newark, New Jersey  •  3 mths ago
      Won't be 5 people who watch it.
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