Legendary Rapper Guru Dead at 43
by Free Britney at .Legendary rapper Guru has died after a battle with cancer. He was just 43.
Born in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood, Keith Elam was a member of the duo Gang Starr, and is considered one of the pioneers of hip hop-jazz crossover.
His stage name, Guru, is actually an acronym for Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal and/or the less often used God is Universal; he is the Ruler Universal.
According to reports, Guru passed away yesterday, having suffered from the grave, malicious illness for over a year and after numerous special treatments.
R.I.P. Guru (1966-2010).
Guru always tried to keep his harrowing cancer diagnosis in private but in early 2010 he had to admit himself to hospital due to serious effects caused by it.
While in hospital with terminal cancer, Guru wrote a letter, which was provided by Solar, to his fans addressing his illness, career, family and loved ones.
You can read that here.
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Guru and Premier. Brought hip-hop to where it is now. Where did real hip-hop go? Man Guru, I gonna miss you Dog. Thank you for everything you did for hip-hop and I sincerley thank you for all your insperation. Dj.Drew Live
guru is one of the greatest lyricist that ever lived.rip brother neo
GURU YOU ARE AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF THE GREATEST, GURU YOU HAVE INSPIRED AND YOU WILL INSPIRE SO MANY OF US WITHIN THE HIP-HOP COMMUNITY AND OUTSIDE THE MOVEMENT WITH YOUR LYRICS AND YOUR RHYMES. GOD BLESS YOU GURU, WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU RIP GURU, DESKANSA EN PAZ GURU FROM A SPANISH BROVHA-SOLICOPA
R.I.P. Master of mic, real mc, my favorite......GURU
Rest in peace Guru , a true emcee , a true hip hop legend from dj dukrok