Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Kurtis Blow & More Tribute Heavy D At Soul Train Awards

by Steven J. Horowitz

Additional performers included Naughty By Nature, Goodie Mob and Whodini.

During the 2011 Soul Train Awards, a group of rappers including Naughty By Nature, Big Daddy Kane, Whodini, Doug E. Fresh, Goodie Mob and Kurtis Blow paid tribute to the late Heavy D with a performance of some of his hits.
The performance, which aired last night during the taped ceremony, saw Goodie Mob and Naughty By Nature performing “Mr. Big Stuff (Remix),” while Big Daddy Kane graced the mic for “The Overweight Lover’s in the House.” Kurtis Blow appeared at the end of the tribute to chant the chorus from “Nuttin’ But Love,” bigging up the fallen rapper.
Watch the tribute below.