Kiese Laymon

Early in his memoir Heavy, Kiese Laymon writes, “My body knew things my mouth and my mind couldn’t, maybe wouldn’t, express.”

by James Mangold

Heavy is a 1995 American drama film written and directed by James Mangold, in James Mangold's directorial debut.

Brian Richard Brooks

Heavy is an award-winning musical written by Brian Richard Brooks that addresses issues faced by Black boys and men, including mental health, the effects of systemic racism, and the pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations.

by Justin Tranter,

Heavy is written by Justin Tranter, Julia Michaels, and Mike Shinoda feat.

Laymon

Laymon is the acclaimed author of Heavy: An American Memoir, as well as How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America and the novel Long Division.