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How Shirt King Phade Airbrushed the Beginning of Streetwear
NY native Edwin 'Phade' Sacasa is literally living in the archive of hip-hop and street artistry.
Normani Announces "1:59" Featuring Gunna From Forthcoming Debut ‘Dopamine’
The singer announced her oft-delayed debut solo album last month.
Dame Dash’s Boxing Coach Pokes Fun at Jay Z's Fighting Skills
Dame Dash, Q-Tip, Heavy D, and Jay Z all formed a fight club back in the day.
Heavy D Talks About the Making of "The Overweight Lover's in the House" in Lost Episode of True Hip-Hop Stories
Take a trip down hip-hop memory lane with one of the nicest to touch the mic.
This Forgotten Day In Hip-Hop: Heavy D & The Boys Release “Big Tyme”
The group dropped their second album on this forgotten day in hip-hop.
Pete Rock Talks Heavy D and Growing Up In the Bronx On The Combat Jack Show
Pete Rock stopped by The Combat Jack Show to discuss his come up, career, and working with the late Heavy D
Super Cat Speaks on Reggae and Hip-Hop, Bigs Up Heavy D, and Sends A Message to Diddy
The Don Dada is back!
Listen: Nas "The Don"
The nasty one is back.
Heavy D's Estate Faces $44K Tax Lien
The late hip-hop legend still owes funds to Uncle Sam
Heavy D's Cause Of Death Revealed
Details on what caused the legend's sudden passing.
Music Links of The Day 12/20/2011
A breakdown of Kanye and Jay-Z's smash single, Erykah Badu and Florence Welch perform at "VH1 Divas," and the year's musical obituaries.
Drunk Hipster Flips Out Over Heavy D's Passing in Chicago (Video)
Few things rival entertainment at the expense of a hipster.
Jay-Z, Diddy Pay Their Respects to Heavy D at Funeral Service
The stars came out to mourn the late rapper.
Heavy D & The Notorious B.I.G. Had Talks of Releasing a Collaborative Album
It seems everyone is recording joint albums these days, but Hev and Big were one of the firsts to bring the idea to the table.
Interview: Heavy D Speaks On Music And Life
The sudden death of hip-hop superstar Heavy D left fans, friends, and family in shock. Here, Hev drops words of wisdom in this 2008 interview, proving that he was a man who always did things his way.
Why Heavy D. Matters
Though many remember him as "the overweight lover," Heavy D was much more than one of hip-hop's first pop stars. In fact, he made some of his most important moves behind-the-scenes. Even after his untimely death, Hev's lasting influence on the game remains undeniable.
Heavy D Dies At Age 44
The legendary rapper passed away this afternoon.