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Guru - Hip Hop Legend Dies At Age Of 43

Rapping legend Guru died yesterday (April 19th) after a long battle fighting cancer.

Influential rapper Guru (real name Keith Elam and best known as front man for Gang Starr) passed away aged 43 after suffering cardiac arrest on March 2 and was in a coma for some time.

The New York born MC had been suffering from the cancer for over a year.

A statement read: 'Guru has passed away yesterday morning (April 19) after a long battle with 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. "Guru has been battling cancer for well over a year and has lost his battle! This is a matter that Guru wanted private until he could beat it, but tragically, this did not happen. The cancer took him. Now the world has lost a great man and a true genius."

Guru, a Boston native, rose to fame in the 80's as one half of Gangstarr, the iconic rap group with DJ Premier before splitting under acrimonious circumstances.

Since then Guru had released a series of 'Jazzmattaz’ albums where he teamed up with classic jazz, soul and hip hop artists.

He also continued to tour the world with a band and producer Solar.


It's such a shame that a true Hip Hop legend died at a young age. I feel almost a little lost to be honest because the first time I got to meet and speak to Guru and Solar was at the King Apperal Pop Up Store Launch. It was quite refreshing to speak to someone with raw talent and the world of Hip Hop knew that.. And if they didn't... well they ain't educated. But for me to know that I didn't get a chance to work with someone of that caliber, hinders me a little...


I can't help but think if the world knew about his situation would we have been able to do something? 


I have some pics of  him somewhere which i'll put up a lil later but here is a Video of his performance at the King Apperal Launch last year...