Yesterday Dwight Arrington Myers, better known as the “overweight lover” Heavy D died. An associate of Heavy D’s told TMZ the rapper had pneumonia. He was 44 years old.

As a rapper Heavy D was hard to dislike. He was a big guy who danced like nothing held him back, he didn’t curse on his records and his music was, dare I say upbeat and positive. I’m not saying everyone has to be “positive” but his passing is a reminder to me that people used to dance to Hip Hop and music used to feel good…and it still should.

His last tweet of “BE INSPIRED!” is being considered profound and telling, but those who followed Heavy D on twitter know he tweeted these sentiments all the time. It wasn’t just something he said once or twice or cause he knew. That was his frequency and I think it was sincere.

I’d like to play for you one of my favorites Heavy D & The Boys- “Don’t Curse” (feat. Kool G Rap, Grand Puba, C.L. Smooth, Big Daddy Kane, Pete Rock, Q-Tip). They don’t make posse cuts like this anymore, especially since no one’s in the studio together at the same time anymore. And they didn’t curse! And is was a good song! Tell me this song could be made today and NOT be super corny.

Src: tmz.com