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Jul 2020
51m 56s

Marvin Gay Sr. Pt. 1

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Marvin Gaye was one of the most famous singers in American history, but not everyone was enamored with him—specifically his father, Marvin Gay Sr. Eventually, their contentious relationship hit a boiling point... and in 1984, Marvin Junior paid for it with his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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