Guru in coma

[Jiberish]

Get well soon...

http://www.billboard.com/news/gang-starr-s-guru-in-coma-after-heart-attack-1004071684.story#/news/gang-starr-s-guru-in-coma-after-heart-attack-1004071684.story

[Freebasser]

Bit on the young side to be going through all that. Hope he pulls through (y)

[Miho]

That sucks, man. Get well. :(

[Kid Presentable]

Sucks. I could never confess to be as big into Gangstarr as most hip-hop fans seem to be, but Hard to Earn is one of my favourite shits by those guys.

[cj hood]

just gotta text....wow.

[Miho]

They made many good songs; I'm listening to this one now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEAg2EMyOWY
Gang Starr - Robbin' Hood Theory

[roosta]

:(

hope he pulls through.

[Lyman Zerga]

one of the few rappers that i actually like, hope he will be back on his legs soon

[Miho]

http://twitter.com/DJPremierBlog

Good news: #guru surgery was successful, keep sending him love

[Planetary]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXCo_lR3Pp0&feature=related

[mickill]

The good news is that about 30 minutes ago, XXL just broke this news to the masses. It's good to know that MTV, Billboard and various random music blogs can only get the jump on a so-called "hip hop" publication/website by a day or so.

[Guy Incognito]

The good news is that about 30 minutes ago, XXL just broke this news to the masses. It's good to know that MTV, Billboard and various random music blogs can only get the jump on a so-called "hip hop" publication/website by a day or so.

michael, maybe its me being thick but i really dont get what you are trying tto say here, can you spell it out for me in easy manageable chunks

[mickill]

Well, this news broke yesterday. Various non-hip hop based media outlets covered it. The so-called magazine of the culture made no mention of it on their website until earlier today. Meanwhile, XXL did find the time to update us on the upcoming Nicki Minaj single and Lil Wayne's dentist appointment. I was jus sayin.

[Guy Incognito]

Well, this news broke yesterday. Various non-hip hop based media outlets covered it. The so-called magazine of the culture made no mention of it on their website until earlier today. Meanwhile, XXL did find the time to update us on the upcoming Nicki Minaj single and Lil Wayne's dentist appointment. I was jus sayin.

thanks, i wasnt sure if you were having a go at xxl or mtv etc. perhaps deadlines were the issue or perhaps it just caters for the younger fan i dunno

[Planetary]

I got it, seemed pretty clear...

who knows

[Guy Incognito]

I got it, seemed pretty clear...

who knows


it was definitley me being thick, i just read it about 6 times and confused myself so had to ask:o

[Kid Presentable]

Fuuuuuuuuuck died from cancer age 43 (so they're saying). :(

R.I.P (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXCo_lR3Pp0)

[roosta]

R.I.P.

[Planetary]

fuckingtons. he's actually dead?

[Planetary]

Rest In Peace

[Gareth]

wow that fuckin suuuucks!

[cj hood]

NO.......damn...RIP!

you won't see trashy wannabe's wearing his tshirts for the next 10 years....he's done just as much for hiphop (probably more) as Biggie and 100X more than 2pac....

a true pioneer!

[synch]

RIP

Must admit though, haven't heard much of his work outside the first two Jazzmatazz albums.

Listened to it a lot as a kid.

Sad to hear he's gone.

[Freebasser]

RIP

Legend (y)

[Guy Incognito]

RIP - an original , plowed his own furrow and made some great stuff. what a shame

[cypressphil]

Tragic, such a young age to die of cancer. There's no sense in this world.:(

[mickill]

He may not have been the greatest lyricist, the most exciting rapper to listen to, or even the most influential, but he was consistent and always delivered something with substance. And obviously Gang Starr was one of the most important rap groups of the last 20 years.

Sucks bad. I was really hoping for at least one more GS album.

RIP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9lNbNGbo24)

[mickill]

By the way, his scumbag ass "friend", Solar should get a bullet put in him for all the shady bullshit he's been pulling since Guru first got sick.

Guru wrote his farewell letter while in the hospital, according to Solar.

“I, Guru, am writing this letter to my fans, friends and loved ones around the world,” it begins. “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 [of] myself and my son until he is of age to except on his own.”

Guru very pointedly distanced himself from Premier in the letter, saying he didn’t want his former musical collaborator to be able to participate in any tributes or events surrounding his death.

“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,” wrote Guru. “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 Gang Starr, I am very proud of what Gang Starr 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 Gang Starr or Jazzmatazz 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.”

[Planetary]

Yeah what the fucks going on there? his family couldn't visit him or some shit? and whats all this about solar being his life partner and standing tall in the face of adversity? im confused....

[The Notorious LOL]

that letter reeks of bullshit

[Planetary]

Why are celebrity deaths always shrouded in mystery?

[roosta]

that letter is definitely suspect.

What I loved about Guru was he had a good balance of conscious/street. As Mike says, not the greatest, but consistent quality.

Obituary from New York Times. (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/21/arts/music/21guru.html)

[Lyman Zerga]

i nearly cried when i heard about it

gs were ok but i am a bigger fan of his solo stuff

big loss, really

R.I.P.

[roosta]

Primo's Statement (http://www.djpremierblog.com/2010/04/21/official-statement-from-dj-premier-on-the-death-of-guru/)

[Kid Presentable]

The whole thing is fucking sad. It's not enough for Premo to lose a friend, he's got this Solar shit to deal with as well. Sucks.

[SOP]

Definitely gona miss the steez. R.I.P.

[JimmyTheScumbag]

RIP Guru

This really saddens me. One of my all time favorites.

Gang Starr - Ex Girl to Next Girl (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwSXfocnt48) is one of the songs in my movie. My lead character's name is Chris Martin in honor of Premier.

This really sucks. I don't keep up with current rap events. Why were he and Premier at odds?

[Guy Incognito]

Primo's Statement (http://www.djpremierblog.com/2010/04/21/official-statement-from-dj-premier-on-the-death-of-guru/)

that is very dignified and made me well up a bit. I am hoping sense will prevail and this doesnt get ugly. I dont think it will but its very sad that this has happened

[mickill]

I'm hoping that sense doesn't prevail and that Solar gets shot in the groin repeatedly by an overzealous Guru fan.

[Freebasser]

Obituary (http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/apr/21/guru-obituary) from the Grauniad

[cubsfirstplace]

why is soulja boy still alive?

[RoryMC]

Guru in a coma I know, I know, it's serious.

[mickill]

Guru tribute (http://www.sendspace.com/file/l5190a) from Statik Selektah's show.

[cj hood]

Hip Hop Legend Guru Remembered by DMC
Hip Hop isn't just about being part of the game, it's about what you bring to it! There's only a handful of artists who made their impact and presence known through creative expression, and Guru was one of them, what he did with Primo is and will always be legendary! Y'all better recognize!

btw....

In response to the recent twitvid posted by Roots' drummer ?uestlove hinting at a Run DMC reunion at the Third Annual Roots Picnic, DMC told The BoomBox:

"That's not gonna happen... for me, personally, I'll put it like this... As of now, a reunion is possible, but it's really got to make bigger sense, because a lot of people say Run-DMC was much more than just a rap group to them."

[mickill]

Solar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkXk4vUSvDA&feature=player_embedded) and the "truth" about Guru's final statement.

[EN[i]GMA]

Guru in a coma I know, I know, it's serious.

I thought the exact same thing when I read the title.

[mickill]

At the risk of possible litigation, Premier (http://usershare.net/jebx6uj7gtbw) decided to pay tribute to his dude. Interestingly enough, the whole thing kicks off with Betrayal.

01. Gang Starr – Betrayal (Feat. Scarface)
02. Gang Starr – Intro (The First Step)
03. Gang Starr – Execution Of A Chump (No More Mr. Nice Guy Pt. 2)
04. Gang Starr – Name Tag (Premier & The Guru)
05. Gang Starr – Speak Ya Clout (Feat. Jeru the Damaja & Lil Dap)
06. Gang Starr – Peace Of Mine
07. Gang Starr – Eulogy
08. Gang Starr – Royalty (Feat. K-Ci & JoJo)
09. Gang Starr – Daily Operation (Intro)
10. Gang Starr – In This Life… (Feat. Snoop Dogg & Uncle Reo)
11. Gang Starr – Above The Clouds (Feat. Inspectah Deck)
12. Gang Starr – The Planet
13. Gang Starr – Daily Operation (Intro)
14. Gang Starr – Next Time
15. Gang Starr – 93 Interlude (Unreleased Moment Of Truth Interlude)
16. Gang Starr – The Militia II (Feat. Rakim & WC)
17. Gang Starr – Intro (HQ, Goo, Panch)
18. Heavy D. – A Buncha Niggas (Feat. The Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, Guru, Rob-O & Third Eye)
19. M.O.P. – Salute Part II (Feat. Guru)
20. D&D Allstars – Hot Shit (Feat. Big Daddy Kane, Sadat X, Guru & Greg Nice)
21. Gang Starr – PLAYTAWIN
22. Gang Starr – Soliloquy Of Chaos
23. Group Home – The Legacy (Feat. Guru)
24. Gang Starr – Conspiracy
25. Gang Starr – Stay Tuned
26. Gang Starr – Zonin’

[sjp]

that letter was a load of bullshit

[Documad]

Solar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkXk4vUSvDA&feature=player_embedded) and the "truth" about Guru's final statement.
What The Fuck? Solar kept "mental notes" of what Guru said, then rearranged them, but they're Guru's words "for the most part."

BTW, Solar indicated that dead celebrities and dead athletes commonly release posthumous statements dissing family and old friends. How have I missed this? Does anyone know of a good example, or was that just more bullshit?

[checkyourprez]

yea i'd tend to agree.

but at the same time i would think there would have to be some truth to it you know what im saying. its pretty obvious solar and guru had a pretty close relationship. im not trying to slander the man, nor dont i think its necessarily pertinent but i wouldnt be surprised if it came out that solar and guru were gay.

that is a pretty big no no in the hip hop community for several reasons and i think it was obviously kept a secret for those reasons. that sort of close relationship between solar, a mediocre producer, and guru, a very good rapper who was formally teamed up with one of the best producers in the game, just doesnt really make much sense to me other than a relationship based on more than on just friendship. but thats just me. and although the letter does seem shady as hell, and hard to believe, like i said i think guru was down with the gist of it or solar wouldnt have been able to have such access to the dude.

[Kid Presentable]

Solar at the very least is a pathological liar and a sociopath, and Guru was at rock-bottom when they met.

[Documad]

A real friend would help you die with some dignity.

[checkyourprez]

Solar at the very least is a pathological liar and a sociopath, and Guru was at rock-bottom when they met.

could very well be the truth as well.

[Miho]

RIP Guru.

He will be missed.