RAP—Godfather of Latin Rap. By staff-author. February 18, 2001. 258. Facebook. Twitter. ... Heller is widely acknowledged as one of the key forces behind gangsta rap’s crossover into the music ...

You know why Gil never had much love for that ill-conceived Godfather of Rap tag. If you're already your own genre, you don't need the weak currency offered by another. If you're a one-off, why ...

No one wants to take credit for coining the term “gangsta rap.” At least, no rappers do. As noted in L.A. Weekly's story commemorating the 20th anniversary of Eazy-E’s death, during N.W.A ...

Gil Scott-Heron, the poet, singer and author who rejected the title often given him as the 'Godfather of Rap' because he said rap 'is aimed at the kids,' has died in New York City. He was 62.

Godfather of gangsta rap shows he's still as cool as ice. Published 19 years ago. 4min. Before he was an actor, before he made TV shows and movies with his own production company, ...

Gil Scott-Heron, who rejected being called "godfather of rap," dies at 62. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 67°F. Friday, May 16th 2025 Digital Replica Edition. Home Page.