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Lifetime's 'Can You Feel the Beat' Details Lisa Lisa's Ups and Downs: Watch


Lifetime’s ‘Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story’ depicts the iconic '80s singer’s rise to stardom

Executive produced by Velez herself, the film stars Jearnest Corchado in the titular role alongside Angie Martinez and Bre-Z. Quick flashes show Lisa being told she’ll have to start “treatment right away” for her breast cancer — “I can’t stop touring,” she tearfully replies — getting physically assaulted and being threatened by her team. LifetimeIn May 2024, Velez, now 57, shared that she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the height of career but decided to keep it a secret — even from even her own mother — in order to keep working.

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