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Guru of Gang Starr Has Died At Age 43 - Updated
Gang Starr artist Guru, born Keith Elam,has died on Monday April 19. The 43 years old MC fell victim to cancer.
"The world has lost one of the best MCs and Hip-Hop icons of all-time -- my loyal best friend, partner, and brother, Guru," Solar said in a statement. "
Formed in 1985, Gang Starr, which also features DJ Premier, are best known for their unique combination of New York swing jazz and hip hop.
After Guru was pronounced dead, A letter that Guru wrote to his fans and family has been published. The letter follows:
"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.
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.
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."
Rest in Peace Guru - From the Dimewars family.
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Date Submitted: 4/20/2010 7:20 AM
Posted By: DW Staff
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| Comments: 18 |
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 Jelani19 Says: |
4/20/2010 7:51 AM |
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RIP Guru!
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 Tonymack Says: |
4/20/2010 8:00 AM |
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R.I.P to a legend
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| DimeWars Guest Says: |
4/20/2010 8:02 AM |
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That is a very awkward letter and I am contemplating to believe if Guru even wrote that! I hope that matters are handled with dignity by is family & friends and they honestly respect the legacy of his @#$%! Guru.
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| WILDELUX Says: |
4/20/2010 8:28 AM |
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R.I.P Guru! you will be missed but this letter seems real shady!
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| ( D_G ) Says: |
4/20/2010 9:40 AM |
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RIP
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| MSLADY337 Says: |
4/20/2010 9:59 AM |
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This sounds like Solar himself wrote this! I also read on another site where Solar was fighting the family and wouldn't even let his family come and visit him at the hospital!! Solar is one foul dude and I don't trust him at all!!!
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| DimeWars Guest Says: |
4/20/2010 10:21 AM |
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RIP Great Guru. I do not in any way believe that letter is from Guru. That SERIOUSLY needs to be looked into.
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4/20/2010 12:58 PM |
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"above the clouds, above the crowds
where the sounds are original
infinite skills create miracles
warriors spiritual
above the clouds reigning down
holding it down...."
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