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World Of Music Mourns 'Godfather Of Rap'

US poet and songwriter Gil Scott-Heron, who has been credited with inspiring the development of rap music, has died at the age of 62.

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00:21 on May 29 2011

World Of Music Mourns 'Godfather Of Rap'

Sky News — US poet and songwriter Gil Scott-Heron, who has been credited with inspiring the development of rap music, has died at the age of 62. more info
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