On Sunday, February 26 at 11 pm (EST), CENTRIC premieres the first documentary celebrating Heavy D since his death.
The hour-long documentary includes interviews and testimonies from entertainment heavyweights including Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Will Smith, Brett Ratner, Cee-Lo, MC Lyte, and more.
Viewers will hear stories about the late rapper from his family and other artists who formed early hip-hop including Doug E. Fresh, Chuck D, Big Daddy Kane and Kurtis Blow.
Interviews include Queen Latifah reflecting on Heavy D as a mentor and Will Smith discussing their early beginnings together in hip-hop and Hollywood.
Fans will experience how his music impacted hip-hop and pioneered the way for other MCs, and will also enjoy performance footage including Heavy D's last televised performance at the BET Hip-Hop Awards on October 11, 2011.
Be Inspired: The Life Of Heavy D premieres Sunday, Feb. 26 at 11P/10C.
Heavy D documentary to premiere February 26
By Rapstation Editor for RAPstation.com — 02/23/2012
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