Jerry Heller, portrayed by Paul Giamatti, defending the original members of N.W.A against police harassment in Straight Outta Compton. Like rap music itself, the legacy of one of its biggest promoters, Jerry Heller, is also steeped in controversy and debate. Calling Jerry Heller a ‘pioneer’ of rap is enough to draw intense controversy, though his […]
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