Conversation so far:
What was Gil Scott-Heron's childhood like?
As one of five black students at the prestigious Fieldston School, Gil Scott-Heron was faced with alienation and a significant socioeconomic gap.
What year was Gil Scott-Heron born?
Gil Scott-Heron was born April 1, 1949.
Where did Gil Scott-Heron grow up?
Gil Scott-Heron's parents separated in his early childhood and he was sent to live with his maternal grandmother, Lillie Scott, in Jackson, Tennessee.
Where was Gil Scott-Heron born?
Gil Scott-Heron was born in Chicago, Illinois.
Where did Gil Scott-Heron attend school?
Gil Scott-Heron enrolled at DeWitt Clinton High School, but later transferred to The Fieldston School.
Did Gil Scott-Heron attend college?
After completing his secondary education, Gil Scott-Heron decided to attend Lincoln University in Pennsylvania because Langston Hughes was an alumnus.
Does the Gil Scott-Heron article state what year he received his M.A.?
Although Gil Scott-Heron never completed his undergraduate degree, he was admitted to the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University, where he received an M.A. in creative writing in 1972.

Question: Why did he have to move in with his grandmother? Where were his parents?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Gil Scott-Heron have to move in with his grandmother? Where were his parents?