A Look Into The Tragic Death Of Heavy D

It's no secret that Heavy D had a great career in multiple artistic fields. And perhaps he owed some of that to the unique physicality that made him a recognizable figure. He was popular during an era where larger-than-life rappers were very visible and successful — The Fat Boys, Notorious B.I.G., and Biz Markie, to name a few — and his weight was a big part of his image. Heavy D himself also had the nickname "Overweight Lover." But over the years he struggled to keep himself at a healthy size.

in 2003, he lost 135 pounds. In 2008, he dropped 150 pounds. As he moved more into acting, Heavy D was trying to keep his weight down to snag more roles, according to The Daily Mail. As a result, he was allegedly yo-yo dieting, a form of diet involving extreme weight loss followed by extreme gain, repeatedly. that comes with a lot of risks pertaining to one's overall life expectancy and heart health, says Health.com.

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