Russell Simmons talked to VH1 “Big Morning Buzz” show host Carrie Keagan this morning to discuss the recent passing of one of hip-hop’s most loved figures, Heavy D.
EXCLUSIVE: Rest In Peace, Heavy D By Russell Simmons
Born Dwight Arrington Myers, Heavy was an icon who expanded the music from 1980s into the ’90s.
As Uncle Rush puts it:
“Heavy D was an author to a whole new kind of music….and he was the first R&B rapper that was ever accepted.”
Heavy D will truly be missed, his sound changed the way we listened to hip-hop.
Watch as Uncle Rush discusses his relationship with Heavy and what he meant to the culture.
