One of the greatest rappers of all times will be laid to rest in Mount Vernon, New York today. Heavy D, 44, will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at the Grace Baptist Church.
Heavy D produced hit after hit from the late ’80’s through the ’90’s with the “Overweight Lover”, “Somebody for Me”, “Peaceful Journey” just to name a few. He wrote lyrics that exemplified his respect for women.
Native New Yorker, Dwight Arrington Myer died last Tuesday at a Los Angeles hospital. An autopsy report will be complete in a couple of weeks.
Grace Baptist Church of Mount Vernon, New York was founded by 5 black women in 1888.
Rest in Peace Heavy D on your peaceful journey, Miss Community Clooovia