Gil Scott-Heron RIP: A Career In Pictures

Gil Scott-Heron, the American musician and poet, has died at the age of 62.

Described as the “Godfather of Rap”, a title he himself disliked, Scott-Heron influenced the origins of rap music with his spoken-word performances.

One of music’s most versatile artists, Scott-Heron enjoyed a renaissance in 2010 with the album ‘I’m New Here’, which was later remixed by the British dubstep producer Jamie xx.

He died on Friday (May 27) at a hospital in New York, a friend said. A cause of death has not been released.

You can see his career in pictures below. Leave your tributes in the Facebook comments at the bottom of the page.