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Portrayed as the bad guy in 'Straight Outta Compton,' music man Jerry Heller had an influential, colorful career

Jerry Heller's life was the stuff of movies. Unfortunately for his short-termÂ legacy, the only portrayal that has so farÂ made it to the big screen â€”Â the N.W.A biopic â€œStraight Outta Comptonâ€ â€” cast him as aÂ villain. The former label head, promoter and booking agent, who died last Friday of a heart...

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22:45 on September 6 2016

Portrayed as the bad guy in 'Straight Outta Compton,' music man Jerry Heller had an influential, colorful career

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Jerry Heller's life was the stuff of movies. Unfortunately for his short-termÂ legacy, the only portrayal that has so farÂ made it to the big screen â€”Â the N... more info

N.W.A

22:45 on September 6 2016

Portrayed as the bad guy in 'Straight Outta Compton,' music man Jerry Heller had an influential, colorful career

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Jerry Heller's life was the stuff of movies. Unfortunately for his short-termÂ legacy, the only portrayal that has so farÂ made it to the big screen â€”Â the N... more info

N.W.A