Ice Cube released a statement following Jerry Heller's death in 2016, saying "Jerry Heller was a part of Hip Hop history. He is responsible for the rise of N.W.A and we are forever indebted to him." Ice Cube expressed his gratitude towards Heller for his role in launching the careers of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, and himself while also acknowledging that they had their differences over the years.