Heavy D

Dwight Arrington Myers, known professionally as Heavy D, was a Jamaican-American rapper, record producer, and actor. He was the leader of Heavy D & the Boyz, a group that included dancers/hype men G-Whiz and "Trouble" T.

Heavy D built his Mount Vernon empire on charm and showmanship rather than hard edges, proving that a Jamaican-American MC could dominate the '90s by perfecting the crossover formula. Leading Heavy D & the Boyz alongside dancers G-Whiz and "Trouble" T, he transformed Uptown Records into a hitmaking machine, scoring with "Now That We Found Love" and establishing himself as a rapper-producer who understood both the streets and the dancefloor. His later work—from the introspective *Waterbed Hev* to the soulful *Love Opus*—showed an artist unafraid to age gracefully and explore vulnerability, distinguishing him from peers who chased their own echoes.