Watch Yasiin Bey Passionately Defend Amy Winehouse

Earlier this month, Amy Winehouse’s posthumous documentary Amy was released, and fans were able to

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Earlier this month, Amy Winehouse‘s posthumous documentary Amy was released, and fans were able to get a more intimate and in-depth look at the talented but often misunderstood singer. In addition to the film, there are some behind-the-scenes interview footages with a few musicians who were close to Winehouse. Yasiin Bey was one of these people and in the clip above, he gives positive sentiments in regards to the songstress, passionately defending her for being able to share more good than she did bad. He shares: “She did more with her talent than just use dope. As a matter of fact, she brought you some joy.” Watch it above.

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