Heavy — My Brother
My good friend Dwight “Heavy D” Myers, was an incredibly special person. Tears are springing out of my eyes as I type this, but I somehow feel if I’m able to get it out I can have a peaceful and loving goodbye.
It’s interesting how from the outside no one can truly know the depths of a friendship that exists between two people. A bond that supersedes superficiality and allows the other to just be themselves.
Heavy and I would talk for hours and when we were done I’d feel like I had been pumped with life and confidence. He was always so supportive and loving, like a big brother looking out for his sis. We’d laugh about silly things, and then 30 minutes later we’d get serious and philosophical.
I think what I’ve learned most within the last year, coupled with the loss of my dear dear friend, is saying, “I love you” is never enough. Love is an ACTION word. It’s something you show — it’s being there, sharing and making time to cultivate relationships.
What I loved and respected most about Hev was he was himself at all times…. A big teddy bear who wore his heart on his sleeve, making him truly the Overweight LOVER.
Forever in my heart he will be…
–Lyte
7 comments
Remembering Heavy D… | MC Lyte Home Page says:
Nov 17, 2011
[...] Last week, Lyte posted a special DJ mix she put together for Heavy that you can listen to HERE and the following heartfelt post http://officialmclyte.com/2011/11/heavy-my-brother/ [...]
THE BIG BOSS G7 says:
Nov 18, 2011
IN THE MED 80′S I WAS BACK IN TOWN AND JUST SO HAPPENS, A CONCERT WAS GOING ON THAT WEEKEND AND IT WAS NONE OTHER THAN YA BOI HEAVY D. THAT WAS THE FIRST TIME I HAD MET HEAVY D IN PERSON, HAVING MET A GREAT DEAL OF ENTERTAINER, FOR SOME ODD REASON I WAS ALWAYS
AT THESE PARTIES, NO ONE REALLY KNEW ME BUT THEY ALL SEEM TO TREAT ME AS IF THEY WERE FAMILY, HEAVY D WAS DOWN TO EARTH AND HE LOVED PEOPLE AND DANCING MORE THAN ANYTHING, HUMBLE SOUL HE WAS AND A GREAT ROLL MODEL FOR THOSE THAT KNEW HIM CLOSE. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND HEAVY D THE MAN… HIP HOP LIVE THROUGH YOU FAMILY. BOSS G7
Monique says:
Nov 18, 2011
Reading this made the tears come again. You knew the Heavy that the fans feel like they knew. Gosh, I didn’t know him personally but loved how his music made me feel. Loved watching him dance, he just seemed so genuine..This broke my heart like he was my friend…R.I.P Heavy!
Janet Harris-Garvin says:
Nov 19, 2011
Dwight ‘Heavy D’ Myers was a fellow country man, talented and no doubt a great person. He will be greatly missed. We love Heavy D R.I.P.
Rosalind H. says:
Nov 19, 2011
Mr. Dwight “Heavy D” Myers, I grow up listen to your music. You always seemed to put a smile on my face even when my day wasn’t going so well. I was so happy to see your performance on the 2011 BET awards AMAZING. You will be missed so much. Many blessings to the family.
Troy Williams says:
Nov 19, 2011
Every so often I would put in, Heavy D & The Boyz… Nuttin’ But Love, And Blue Funk… Who’s The Man, I want someone to love me for me, not because my name is Heavly, Heavly D!!! I want a love thats solid as a rock!!! I all ways played that song out of all of them… Heav was a true to himself and to the world… You will be missed… Peace, until the next time… R.I.P.
Lorenzo Williams says:
Nov 20, 2011
i was just playing Heavy D for my 14 year old son. I wa sexplaing to him the difference in today’s hip hop and yesterday’s hip hop. We listened and he understood why I have Heavy D on my I-phone. When I think about all the good Heavy has done for hip hop and the community as a whole. I’m grateful I had a chance to see him grow in life and in his journey as a great artist, father, friend, brother. Hip hop is different for me because with out it I would not be me. Thats what hip hop has done for so many and as we say see ya later to Heavy D we look forward to aspiring the youth and the world in the era we live in today.
Heavy D you are what dreams are made of and all yours came true. Thanks for all the music, fun and laughter you brought to my life.
Lorenzo 39 and growing