Author Topic: RIP Guru (Read 2285 times)

Phoenix Dark · « **on:** April 20, 2010, 05:20:16 AM »

fuck

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Yo! Raps has exclusively learned from hit producer Solar that Hip-Hop legend and GangStarr founder Guru has passed away yesterday morning (April 19) after a long battle with cancer.

According to Solar, Guru suffered from the malicious illness for over a year and after numerous special treatments under the supervision of medical specialists failed, the legendary MC succumbed to the disease. Guru always tried to keep this harrowing diagnosis in private but in early 2010 he had to admit himself to hospital due to serious effects caused by the disease.

Since the onset of illness, Guru tried to live a "normal" life as an influential and outstanding musician, loving father, family man, and best friend. Doctors encouraged Guru to think positive that the cancer can be arrested and that a full recovery is possible but several special treatments including hard hitting chemotherapies failed.

While in hospital with terminal cancer, Guru wrote a letter, which was provided by Solar, to his fans addressing his illness, his shining music career, his family and loved ones.

"I, Guru, am writing this letter to my fans, friends and loved ones around the world. I have had a long battle with cancer and have succumbed to the disease. I have suffered with this illness for over a year. I have exhausted all medical options. I have a non-profit organization called Each One Counts dedicated to carrying on my charitable work on behalf of abused and disadvantaged children from around the world and also to educate and research a cure for this terrible disease that took my life. I write this with tears in my eyes, not of sorrow but of joy for what a wonderful life I have enjoyed and how many great people I have had the pleasure of meeting," read the official Guru statement.

"My loyal best friend, partner and brother, Solar, has been at my side through it all and has been made my health proxy by myself on all matters relating to myself. He has been with me by my side on my many hospital stays, operations, doctors visits and stayed with me at my home and cared for me when I could not care for myself. Solar and his family is my family and I love them dearly and I expect my family, friends, and fans to respect that, regardless to anybody's feelings on the matter. It is my wish that counts. This being said I am survived by the love of my life, my sun KC, who I trust will be looked after by Solar and his family as their own. Any awards or tributes should be accepted, organized approved by Solar on behalf myself and my son until he is of age to except on his own."

The statement reads on, "I do not wish my ex-DJ to have anything to do with my name likeness, events tributes etc. connected in anyway to my situation including any use of my name or circumstance for any reason and I have instructed my lawyers to enforce this. I had nothing to do with him in life for over 7 years and want nothing to do with him in death. Solar has my life story and is well informed on my family situation, as well as the real reason for separating from my ex-DJ. As the sole founder of GangStarr, I am very proud of what GangStarr has meant to the music world and fans. I equally am proud of my Jazzmatazz series and as the father of Hip-Hop/Jazz. I am most proud of my leadership and pioneering efforts on Jazzmatazz 4 for reinvigorating the Hip-Hop/Jazz genre in a time when music quality has reached an all time low. Solar and I have toured in places that I have never been before with GangStarr or Jazzmatatazz and we gained a reputation for being the best on the planet at Hip-Hop/Jazz, as well as the biggest and most influential Hip-Hop/Jazz record with Jazzmatazz 4 of the decade to now. The work I have done with Solar represents a legacy far beyond its time. And we as a team were not afraid to push the envelope. To me this is what true artists do! As men of honor we stood tall in the face of small mindedness, greed, and ignorance. As we fought for music and integrity at the cost of not earning millions and for this I will always be happy and proud, and would like to thank the million fans who have seen us perform over the years from all over the world. The work I have done with Solar represents a legacy far beyond its time and is my most creative and experimental to date. I hope that our music will receive the attention it deserves as it is some of the best work I have done and represents some of the best years of my life."

http://www.yoraps.com/news1.php?subaction=showfull&id=1271747661&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1&

That "statement" wants to make me hurl, and has Solar's fingerprints all over it.

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The Dark Shake 3000 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2010, 05:23:11 AM »

WTF is all this business with this Solar guy and "ex DJ" stuff? Did he and Premiere have a falling out?

But damn, sucks.

Reb · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2010, 05:31:30 AM »

One of the best yet.

RIP

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2010, 12:48:47 PM »

Damn, what a bitchy letter. Guess Premier got caught fucking his woman or something.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2010, 12:50:19 PM »

Was a great group.

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2010, 12:53:22 PM »

Sigh. RIP Baldhead Slick.

Beezy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2010, 01:24:25 PM »

Damn, I didn't think he was actually gonna die. That's pretty young too.

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2010, 01:25:22 PM »

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on April 20, 2010, 01:04:55 PM

I still have my Step in the Arena tape at home.

I listened to it on the way into work this morning. One of my top ten hip-hop albums of all time, for sure.

brob · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2010, 01:29:30 PM »

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2010, 01:47:14 PM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2010, 01:48:51 PM »

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on April 20, 2010, 12:48:47 PM

Damn, what a bitchy letter. Guess Premier got caught fucking his woman or something.

I refuse to believe Guru woke out of a coma and had his people ensure Primo would not be able to visit him in the hospital, or even contact him. Sure they had a falling out, but the animosity in that letter comes directly from Solar, not Guru. He was already exposed as changing Guru's twitter statuses and shit, not to mention posing as Guru's family member to block his real family from visiting.

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2010, 02:03:25 PM »

It's a really strange, sad "twist".

I'd really love to know what caused the fallout between Guru & Primo. I always figured that they were just wanting to get into new shit - who can blame them after working for 15+ years together, a long time for a rawk band to be together and almost unheard of in the world of hip-hop.

Himu · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2010, 02:04:28 PM »

:'( :'( :'(

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2010, 02:24:44 PM »

Seems like this always happens in hip hop with groups: gain fame, producer gets more interest than rapper(s), rapper(s) see their pay fall while producer is making money outside group, financial dispute, break up. Eric B & Rakim, GangStarr, Wu Tang, Little Brother, etc

tiesto · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2010, 02:28:24 PM »

Yeah, this is a real shame... Not a big rap guy but Guru definitely was my fav - got to see him and Freddie Foxxx perform at UB's Fallfest back in '99, my freshman year of school.

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #15 on:** April 20, 2010, 03:36:46 PM »

2009 Interview with GURU

He sounds mad hurt / angry / bitter. The whole thing is kinda sad.

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AllHipHop.com: I'm not trying to dwell in the past or anything, but do you stay in touch with any of the other host of the Gang Starr Foundation members- aside from the Gang Starr part. I've seen Jeru Da Damaja out and about...

Guru: No, I haven't. I haven't seen anybody. It was just a situation where people grew apart. People ask me about my ex-DJ (DJ Premier) and all that. We were never all that close. We hooked up in the studio and did great music, but we were never hanging and all that cool. Solar and I, we got tight before we even started doing music. We were friends for a couple of years before he even started playing me the hot tracks. I knew he had the heat, but it was more like we were building as men. So, it's just a different situation. I guess that's why I'm so I'm passionate about what I'm doing you know what I mean. It's just a whole different level.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #16 on:** April 20, 2010, 03:51:00 PM »

will be missed <3

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2010, 04:13:41 PM »

Hoooooly shit! I knew he was in a coma for a while, but I guess I didn't realize how bad he was. Fuck

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2010, 04:48:21 PM »

Mister Cee's tribute, from earlier today on Hot 97
http://usershare.net/7s6i9ksgxx82

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2010, 05:27:39 PM »

Good looking PD. Here's another dope GangStarr mix

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2010, 05:34:43 PM »

Some condolences from twitter

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"I Will Never Stop Praying For Guru. Automatic Shutdown. Leave Me The f**k Alone. Please."

-Bumpy Knuckles aka Freddie Foxxx

"Rest in peace my brother. You will live forever in my memories.."

-Deams - rapper from Amsterdam

"Guru Rest in Peace. Good times good memories. Wish we had reconnected one last time. Farewell fam."

-Masta Ace

"in my 10 greatest voices in hip hop. Guru was easily top 5 imo. smooth. velvet. will be missed. RIP Guru"

- QuestLove of The Roots

"Guru didn't write that letter. He's been in a coma for over 2 months....word"

- DJ Scratch

"Rest in Peace Guru...Pls send Prayers go out to his Family!"

-Jazzy Jeff

"He used to always tell me "hey Alski, the old man still got it!" cant believe hes gone RIP the legend Keith E the Guru. Gangstarr 4eva!"

-The Alchemist

"Rest in Peace Keith "GURU aka Gifted Universal Rhymes Unlimited" Elam & Dorothy Height. Prayers to their families."

"GURU WAS A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE AND I AM SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF THIS HIP HOP ICON I DO NOT THINK HIS LAST "LETTER" IS LEGITIMATE. IT IS MADE OUT TO SOUND LIKE GURU HATED PREMIER AND I DO NOT THINK ITS THAT DEEP."

-Producer Domingo

-DJ CK Brooklyn

"Guru and I didnt always see eye to eye... but we shared 2 things sincerely.. the mic.. and respect ... peace good brother"

- Dre of Black Sheep

"R.I.P GURU LOVE YOU MY BROTHER the World Will Miss You!!!! WE LOST A Great Man and a Big Part OF HIP HOP History!!!"

-Fat Joe

"From Allah we come to Allah we return. R.I.P. Keith GURU. A great man, poet, and I'm proud to say friend... 23 yrs. Damn!"

-Q-Tip

"waitaminute. i went whole day yesterday not knowing that guru passed away? --sigh--#damndamndamn!"

-Questlove

"R.I.P. Guru. Glory be to The Most High that gives life, to whom we shall return."

Ali Shaheed of A Tribe Called Quest

"Can't believe we lost GURU. Wow. RIP brother. Gangstar is one of the realest & purest hip hop groups of our lifetime and he won't forgotten!"

- DJ Spinna

"The man has found his peace, far way from the devil. R.I.P. GURU / GANG STARR"

-DJ Premier Blog

"When asked how he has been able stay such a viable force in the music industry Guru stated matter of factly, "be honest with yourself, be original, be open to criticism and don't be afraid to reinvent and recreate yourself." We pray that his vision is upheld and the legacy of music that he created in his career is kept alive. Let's continue to celebrate our legends while they're here!"

Jackie-O of 4Sight Media

"Rest In Peace to my friend GURU. Words can nott describe the impact he had on me, musically and personally......"

-Statik Selectah

pilonv1 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 20, 2010, 11:14:14 PM »

sad news

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #22 on:** April 20, 2010, 11:31:42 PM »

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"The man has found his peace, far way from the devil. R.I.P. GURU / GANG STARR"

-DJ Premier Blog

Interesting.

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #23 on:** April 21, 2010, 02:28:07 AM »

Will any of my fucking hip-hop heroes live to see old age?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #24 on:** April 21, 2010, 03:04:08 AM »

Quote from: Saint Cornelius on April 21, 2010, 02:28:07 AM

Will any of my fucking hip-hop heroes live to see old age?

Sadly, probably not. And fuckers like Diddy will live to be 80 something. There is no justice in this fucking world.

Veidt · « **Reply #25 on:** April 21, 2010, 12:40:14 PM »

I can't believe I'm the last to post an RIP

RIP

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #26 on:** April 21, 2010, 03:24:38 PM »

And here we go

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As many people expected, and as Bumpy Knuckles very clearly stated yesterday, there was no way Guru wrote that letter (or made any sort of statement for that matter.)

The Elam family wishes to thank the fans of our son/brother/father uncle/nephew/cousin Keith aka GURU for the outpouring of love, concern and support.

Our hearts are broken by the loss of someone we loved so much. GURU was devoted to his young son, who will most keenly feel his absence.

GURU suffered from multiple myeloma for over a year. Accrued complications from this illness led to respiratory failure and cardiac arrest. As a result, GURU was in a coma from mid February until his death and never regained consciousness. Early on the morning of April 19th, he became hypertensive due to low blood pressure. He again went into cardiac arrest and slipped away from us.

GURU died far too young but he was, and we are, proud of all his many legendary musical contributions.

The family is not aware of any foundations established by GURU. We know and understand that countless fans want to express their condolences and love and, to that end, we are planning a memorial event in the near future that will be all-inclusive. Please look for further details from the family as they become available.

from The Elam Family

It was also brought to our attention that Guru’s account on Twitter is still being used.

http://nahright.com/news/2010/04/21/gurus-family-makes-a-statement/

As most people assumed, the letter was clearly not written by Guru, nor did he set up a foundation for donations before dying. This is getting insane.

The Dark Shake 3000 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 21, 2010, 03:43:06 PM »

Raban · « **Reply #28 on:** April 21, 2010, 03:44:32 PM »

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #29 on:** April 21, 2010, 04:11:25 PM »

You know what everybody is whispering in regards to Guru & Solar's "partnership", right?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #30 on:** April 21, 2010, 04:18:29 PM »

Freddy Foxx basically said it on his twitter. Seems like Solar was threatening to out Guru as a way to keep him in line. But at the same time Guru bought into his bullshit, so he wasn't simply a victim initially. But once he went into a coma Solar fucked everything up, and for that he deserves to get the shit kicked out of him

The Dark Shake 3000 · « **Reply #31 on:** April 21, 2010, 04:20:14 PM »

Hip-hop is full of closeted homosexuals, what else is new?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #32 on:** April 21, 2010, 04:23:07 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake 3000 on April 21, 2010, 04:20:14 PM

Hip-hop is full of closeted homosexuals, what else is new?

It's like they're Republicans or something.

Eric P · « **Reply #33 on:** April 21, 2010, 04:31:10 PM »

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on April 21, 2010, 04:23:07 PM

Quote from: The Dark Shake 3000 on April 21, 2010, 04:20:14 PM
Hip-hop is full of closeted homosexuals, what else is new?

It's like they're Republicans or something.

love money
hate women
exploit minorities?

hmmm

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #34 on:** April 21, 2010, 04:35:45 PM »

It's just sad, is all. I don't care if he swallowed bag after bag of flaming dicks, the motherfucker is a goddamn legend of hip-hop. It sucks that his legacy is getting tarnished by Solar and/or "bubububu he was a fhagurt" talk.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #35 on:** April 21, 2010, 09:00:33 PM »

Greatest gay rapper of all time, RIP.

The Dark Shake 3000 · « **Reply #36 on:** April 22, 2010, 02:08:52 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on April 21, 2010, 09:00:33 PM

Greatest gay rapper of all time, RIP.

Nah, that would be

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #37 on:** April 22, 2010, 03:09:56 AM »

It's cute how you try and troll me.

Will Smith is a handsome man though

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #38 on:** May 10, 2010, 10:34:56 PM »

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/archives/2010/05/the_hacked_emai.php

smh fuck Solar

Beezy · « **Reply #39 on:** May 10, 2010, 10:50:08 PM »

WTF

Solar can eat a bag of baby dicks.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #40 on:** May 10, 2010, 11:03:37 PM »

Dude is probably gonna get shot.

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Author Topic: RIP Guru (Read 2285 times)