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HyperTek · 04-20-2010, 08:24 AM

Gang Starr's Guru Dead At 43 - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News

Sources say battle with cancer.

For the last 3 months, his producer Solar had been in control and blocking his family from seeing him in the hospital.... this is strang for some one to have this kind of authority over another man.. some people are thinking that they might have been lovers or some shit and this dude was using that time to get into Guru's estate/will. For the last few years, he broke contact with DJ Premier and ran with Solar, so who knows why...

*exitspeed* · 04-20-2010, 08:42 AM

Damn.

RIP.

simmode1 · 04-20-2010, 09:55 AM

Awww man... I heard he was in the hospital in serious condition... Damn this sucks. RIP Guru...

s13poop · 04-20-2010, 10:15 AM

R.i.p Guru an MC that just complimented premier's illest beats to the fullest

OBEEWON · 04-20-2010, 10:38 AM

What, I didn't know he was blocking the family from visits. That wierd. I love Guru but I think they were on the DL. Still sad.

tricky_ab · 04-20-2010, 10:40 AM

Horrible news. First Nujabes and now Guru. And it´s a shame how this Solar guy has influenced Guru in his last days. R.I.P. Guru.

allntrlundrgrnd · 04-20-2010, 11:08 AM

So sad.

why can't no talent ass clowns like soulja boy die instead?

Bubbles · 04-20-2010, 11:12 AM

I used to listen to that song all the time on Dave Mirra 2.

RIP.

ericcastro · 04-20-2010, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13poop

R.i.p Guru an MC that just complimented premier's illest beats to the fullest

your nuts, he had an amazing voice, thats why i listened to em.

RIP.

allntrlundrgrnd · 04-20-2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubbles

I used to listen to that song all the time on Dave Mirra 2.

RIP.

moment of truth, thats a great track.

love the tribe song in that game too

DataXUnknown · 04-20-2010, 12:17 PM

RIP Guru

Gangstarr is one of my fav's

blitzkrgCT9A · 04-20-2010, 12:28 PM

This is truely a sad day. He was one of my favorite MCs... Hip hop community lost another icon, legend and pioneer today.. R.I.P

*brndck* · 04-20-2010, 01:19 PM

the world sucks today because of this.
one of the few rappers who truly made a positive impact on the "rap" community,
his brilliant lines, with premier's incredible beats combined to make music that is levels ahead of anyone else in the game.

rip keithy E.

do what you can kid (dwyck)

adrians_s13 · 04-20-2010, 01:29 PM

I heard about this this morning..

damn..

RIP Guru

simmode1 · 04-20-2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OBEEWON

I love Guru but I think they were on the DL. Still sad.

I really hate to say it, but thats the first thing that came to my mind as well. Kinda puts this song in a little different light...

Doesn't change anything though. DL or not, him and Premo still made great music.

Paul2x · 04-20-2010, 02:01 PM

Damm, that sucks

One of my all time fav's from back in the day.

RIP,

Gangstarr all day today =)

simmode1 · 04-20-2010, 02:52 PM

Guru and Solar interview from 2007... Hmmm. At 4:32, I swear to god, I thought she was gonna ask them was they gay...

*!Zar!* · 04-20-2010, 03:13 PM

AllHipHop.com Daily News - : Guru of Gangstarr Dies, Writes Letter To Supporters

Quote:

Originally Posted by GURU

"For the fans that reached out with love and support, I can't tell you how much that meant to Guru and myself. Guru prepared this letter (read below) while he was in the hospital for the fans," the producer continued. "I hope now that Guru has moved on to a better place."

In the letter, seen below, the rapper explains his illness, expresses gratitude to supporters and offers some parting words for DJ Premiere.

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.

REAL

simmode1 · 04-20-2010, 04:08 PM

It made Yahoo news. That's good.

Hip-Hop Luminary Guru Succumbs To Cancer - Hip-Hop Media Training

HyperTek · 04-20-2010, 04:57 PM

thats gotta be hard on DJ Premiere, who still to this day always gave shout outs to Guru when he was on air etc.. Playing GTA IV that came out in 08, Premiere is a radio dj in the game he gives Guru a shout out etc.

And for Guru to "write" this and take it to his grave, thats just fowl, and from his lyrics, he would seem to be the peaceful type of guy that would let differences aside and forget them.

He was always a positive hip hop artist that I looked up to.

Nice Girl Wrong Place, great song.

Another great.

Jazzmattaz had some good tracks
Guru and Common!

Quote:

Originally Posted by allntrlundrgrnd

So sad.

why can't no talent ass clowns like soulja boy die instead?

he got a song for him and all those wackass kids today

*DALAZ_68* · 04-20-2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperTek

thats gotta be hard on DJ Premiere, who still to this day always gave shout outs to Guru when he was on air etc.. Playing GTA IV that came out in 08, Premiere is a radio dj in the game he gives Guru a shout out etc.

And for Guru to "write" this and take it to his grave, thats just fowl, and from his lyrics, he would seem to be the peaceful type of guy that would let differences aside and forget them.

there are some things...that even the most peaceful and clear mind can neither forgive nor forget... he ahs his reasons...so be it...

RIP

ALTRNTV · 04-20-2010, 05:53 PM

Why couldn't Lil' Wayne die instead...

HyperTek · 04-20-2010, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AkademikONE

Why couldn't Lil' Wayne die instead...

i couldnt wish death on anyone , i just think the mass majority of lil wayne fans are robots, if lil wayne farts they would be all over it..

Dirty Habit · 04-20-2010, 10:42 PM

"It has come to our attention that a mysterious force is LOOSE..
somewhere in outer space."

"The mysteries of creation are there."

"Up in the sky?"

"Up in the sky."

RIP.

Zachsta · 04-21-2010, 12:48 AM

Wow. This is terrible, RIP to one of the most positive hip hop artists alive.

Murphy_Skate · 04-21-2010, 02:18 AM

Good songs HyperTek.

Gang Starr was one of my favs growing up.

RIP Guru

WERDdabuilder · 04-21-2010, 02:59 AM

glad i got to see gangstarr perform live before he passed.

top best. dead or alive. rip.

allntrlundrgrnd · 04-21-2010, 08:40 AM

love these jams

HyperTek · 04-21-2010, 03:46 PM

was listening to the moment of truth album in the car,

at the end of this song at 2:57 it rolls into Moment of Truth, where the girls calling in saying "Hey Guru dont worry about it this shit keep your head up" etc.. then rolls into the song, dam it hit me!

Quote:

Sometimes you gotta dig deep, when problems come near
Dont fear things get severe for everybody everywhere
Why do bad things happen, to good people?
Seems that life is just a constant war between good and evil
The situation that Im facin, is mad amazin
To think such problems can arise from minor confrontations
Now Im contemplatin in my bedroom pacin
Dark clouds over my head, my hearts racin
Suicide? nah, Im not a foolish guy
Dont even feel like drinking, or even gettin high
Cause all thats gonna do really, is accelerate
The anxieties that I wish I could alleviate
But wait, Ive been through a whole lot of other shit, before
So I oughta be able, to withstand some more
But Im sweatin though, my eyes are turnin red and yo
Im ready to lose my mind but instead I use my mind
I put down the knife, and take the bullets out my nine
My only crime, was that Im too damn kind
And now some skanless motherfuckers wanna take whats mine
But they cant take the respect, that Ive earned in my lifetime
And you know theyll never stop the furious force of my rhymes
So like they say, every dog has its day
And like they say, God works in a mysterious way
So I pray, remembering the days of my youth
As I prepare to meet my moment of truth

ONYX S-13 · 04-21-2010, 05:59 PM

My dad and I used to listen to him while playing Madden 95'. Good times.

04-20-2010, 08:24 AM	#1
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Rap star Guru from Gangstarr fame dies =( Gang Starr's Guru Dead At 43 - News Story \| Music, Celebrity, Artist News \| MTV News Sources say battle with cancer. For the last 3 months, his producer Solar had been in control and blocking his family from seeing him in the hospital.... this is strang for some one to have this kind of authority over another man.. some people are thinking that they might have been lovers or some shit and this dude was using that time to get into Guru's estate/will. For the last few years, he broke contact with DJ Premier and ran with Solar, so who knows why... __________________ Keep it Classy

04-20-2010, 08:42 AM	#2
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 41 Posts: 20,898 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Damn. RIP. __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

04-20-2010, 09:55 AM	#3
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Awww man... I heard he was in the hospital in serious condition... Damn this sucks. RIP Guru... Last edited by simmode1; 04-20-2010 at 10:34 AM..

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OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,051 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	What, I didn't know he was blocking the family from visits. That wierd. I love Guru but I think they were on the DL. Still sad. __________________

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allntrlundrgrnd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Astoria, OR Posts: 2,460 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: allntrlundrgrnd Feedback Score: 17 reviews	So sad. why can't no talent ass clowns like soulja boy die instead? __________________ Kouki for sale!!

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s13poop Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pomona, SOCAL 909 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: s13poop Feedback Score: 3 reviews	R.i.p Guru an MC that just complimented premier's illest beats to the fullest

04-20-2010, 10:40 AM	#6
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,413 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Horrible news. First Nujabes and now Guru. And it´s a shame how this Solar guy has influenced Guru in his last days. R.I.P. Guru.

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Bubbles Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Location, Location. Posts: 3,320 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I used to listen to that song all the time on Dave Mirra 2. RIP. __________________ For all the world knows, my vagina could be moist with desire as we speak.

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DataXUnknown Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Age: 31 Posts: 2,934 Trader Rating: (30) Rides Gallery: DataXUnknown Feedback Score: 30 reviews	RIP Guru Gangstarr is one of my fav's

04-20-2010, 12:28 PM	#12
blitzkrgCT9A Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 544 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	This is truely a sad day. He was one of my favorite MCs... Hip hop community lost another icon, legend and pioneer today.. R.I.P

04-20-2010, 01:29 PM	#14
adrians_s13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: long beach, CA ^_^ Age: 36 Posts: 2,877 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	I heard about this this morning.. damn.. RIP Guru __________________ @adrianfromthecastle

04-20-2010, 02:01 PM	#16
Paul2x Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 693 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Damm, that sucks One of my all time fav's from back in the day. RIP, Gangstarr all day today =) __________________ Professional Driver/ Instructor for Hire

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simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Guru and Solar interview from 2007... Hmmm. At 4:32, I swear to god, I thought she was gonna ask them was they gay...

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simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It made Yahoo news. That's good. Hip-Hop Luminary Guru Succumbs To Cancer - Hip-Hop Media Training

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ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why couldn't Lil' Wayne die instead...

04-20-2010, 10:42 PM	#24
Dirty Habit Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,069 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: Dirty Habit Feedback Score: 3 reviews	"It has come to our attention that a mysterious force is LOOSE.. somewhere in outer space." "The mysteries of creation are there." "Up in the sky?" "Up in the sky." RIP. __________________ 1982 280zx Turbo

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Zachsta Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: So Cali! Age: 28 Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Wow. This is terrible, RIP to one of the most positive hip hop artists alive.

04-21-2010, 02:18 AM	#26
Murphy_Skate BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mesa Az Age: 34 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good songs HyperTek. Gang Starr was one of my favs growing up. RIP Guru

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allntrlundrgrnd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Astoria, OR Posts: 2,460 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: allntrlundrgrnd Feedback Score: 17 reviews	love these jams __________________ Kouki for sale!!

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ONYX S-13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel (O.C.) Posts: 1,301 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My dad and I used to listen to him while playing Madden 95'. Good times.

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