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Heavy D: Being A Father Was The “Most Gratifying” [VIDEO]

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Many of Heavy D’s fans didn’t know that he is survived by a nine-year-old daughter, and even fewer knew that he found this role to be more gratifying than being an artist. While being interviewed in Washington, DC, our sister site KYSDC.com filmed him as he explained why he had been out of the public spotlight for so long. Take a look at what may be Heavy D’s very last interview, as he talks about why he chose being a daddy over his career. RELATED POSTS: Busta Rhymes “You Ain’t Gotta Wait Till I’m Gone” [Heavy D Tribute] Russell Simmons Discusses Heavy D’s Influence On Hip Hop At “Big Morning Buzz Live” [VIDEO] Jay-Z & Kanye West Honor Heavy D In NYC Celebrities On Twitter React To The Death Of Heavy D The Acting Career Of Dwight “Heavy D” Myers Rap Legend Heavy D Dead At 44

Heavy D: Being A Father Was The “Most Gratifying” [VIDEO]

Russell Simmons Discusses Heavy D’s Influence On Hip Hop At “Big Morning Buzz Live” [VIDEO]

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Russell Simmons stopped by VH1′s “Big Morning Buzz Live” earlier today to discuss Heavy D’s influence on hip-hop. Simmons said when he and Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell first listened to “Mr. Big Stuff” they were blown away by Heavy’s vocals and melody. Simmons goes on to say “Heavy was the first R&B rapper to be accepted. They built Uptown records and the new jack swing sound on his ideas.” Heavy D passed away yesterday at the age of 44. Watch interview below: Get More: Big Morning Buzz Live RELATED: Jay-Z & Kanye West Honor Heavy D In NYC Celebrities On Twitter React To The Death Of Heavy D The Acting Career Of Dwight “Heavy D” Myers Rap Legend Heavy D Dead At 44

Russell Simmons Discusses Heavy D’s Influence On Hip Hop At “Big Morning Buzz Live” [VIDEO]