Kanye At Gil Scott-Heron Memorial
June 3, 2011 @ 8:42 AM EDT
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Kanye paid his respects to Renaissance man, Gil Scott-Heron by performing his track, “Lost In The World/Who Will Survive In America” during a memorial service today at Riverside Church in Harlem.
Doubtful that footage was allowed, but according to the NY Daily News, ‘Ye hugged Scott-Heron’s family following the performance.
UPDATE: Now with photos via mfeenz
That’s the best tribute Ye’s ever given to Gil Scott-Heron, besides using his work on nearly all his big records. It’s a good look. RIP GSH
YE better show respect he sampled all his shit… dope tribute… Cole World
thats deep
Gil Scott “Pieces of a Man” Dope Album….
Kanye = GREATEST ARTIST ALIVE
FUCK JILL SCOTT AND MACDEISAL
FUCK YOUR OPINION !!!
Thats Real
DOPE!!!!! CUZ KANYE SAMPLE HIM ALLOT
Ye is only born to suck Jay’s dick
I know peeps is celebrities and all, but if you’re at a fucking memorial or funeral, all cameras and phones off! geez.
NEXT TIME I’M IN CHURCH, PLEASE NO PHOTOS.
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HA! good one
Goddamn, our society is fucked up! Nigga will try to snap a iPhone @ a celebrity cryin at they momma grave if they had the chance. No respect.
lmao @monsignor G.H.O.S.T.!!!
I’m sure it was a beautiful service.
Rest in Paradise Gil, we miss you!
Long time listener first time caller. I had to
give it up for Mr. Scott rest in peace.