Jerry Heller

Jerry Heller was a prominent American music manager known for his pivotal role in the rise of West Coast hip hop in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He managed the influential rap group N.W.A, which included artists like Ice Cube and Dr. Dre. Heller’s business acumen helped to popularize gangsta rap and significantly shaped the music industry at that time. His relationship with the artists was complex, marked by both success and controversy, particularly regarding financial disputes. Heller's legacy remains significant in discussions about music management and the evolution of hip hop culture.