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(BlackDoctor.org) — Highly influential music artist Heavy D died suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 8. He was 44-years-old.

The rap legend, born Dwight Arrington Myers, was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital around noon. Details surrounding his death remain uncertain.

Born May 24, 1967, the Jamaican-American actor, rapper and record producer formed the influential hip-hop group, Heavy D & the Boyz, and released their first album in 1987. The group was perhaps best known for singing the theme song for In Living Color, as well as the hit single “Now That We Found Love.”

Heavy D, Rapper and Actor, Dies at 44  was originally published on blackdoctor.org

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