Heavy D

Before Heavy D and The Boyz dropped their fourth album ‘Blue Funk,’ they were engulfed in the early era of 1990s hip-hop. It was all gold rope chains and high top fades, some new jack swing and house party vibes back then.

The death of this "Overweight Lover" shocked the entire hip-hop community, considering his passing came just nine days after his first televised performance in 15 years. On Oct. 29, 2011, Heavy D graced the stage at the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards, rhyming through a medley of his hits including 'Nuttin' But Love' and 'Now That We Found Love...