Solar Responds To Skepticism Surrounding Guru's Death Letter...

For some reason death seems to bring lots of controversy and Guru's death was no exception. As I reported previously, Solar released a letter allegedly written by Guru on his death bed leaving Solar in charge of his likeliness. This led to lots of skepticism from Guru's friends, fans and family. (click here to read the letter, my thoughts, get the details & hear what friends said about the letter)

Today, Solar spoke on this skepticism:

"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."

He denied that the letter was not written by Guru.

"I mean, it's ridiculous," he said. "Guru knew this time would come. The great artist he is, us being intelligent people, we knew there was going to have to be a statement relating to this. Unfortunately, there are those who have the wicked agenda, and just can't accept that Guru and I have handled this thing as men and not children, and this is how men of honor handle their business. He arranged his press release. I'm the repository of Guru's life story. I recorded his life story for book and for movies. We're not foolish. He was diagnosed with cancer well over a year ago. It's been operations and so forth. It would be ridiculous for him to not be prepared."

Guru Passes Away At 43...

I got the horrible news this morning that my homie and rap legend Guru has passed away at 43. Guru was a part of the former group Gangstarr with Dj Premier.

Before I go on to report on this I would just like to say that the last time I saw Guru was in 2005 at his "Step In The Arena Part 2" video shoot. I have to be honest and tell you that there was some shady business going on between Solar and Guru. With ALL due respect, Solar totally bitched Guru at that set. He was talking to him at time like a child. There was a point when Guru and myself were chopping it up and Guru remembered that he left something in the car, as we were walking to go get it, Solar came out of nowhere bitching and yelling at him straight soning him. I was like wtf?! Guru was totally respectful the entire time. Honestly it was almost like they were a couple. That is exactly how it was looking.

Now, after hearing that, if you remember we heard of his illness a couple of months ago when he had a Cardiac Arrest which lead him into a coma. During that time Twitter was going wild saying RIP Guru when he was not even dead. That mad me pretty upset to see but then Twitter slowly turned positive and sent thousands of prayers his way, which I believe has a great deal to do with Guru getting out of his coma.

There were also few shady dealings going on between Guru's new partner, Solar, and Guru's family after and during his coma.

Guru's nephew, Justin Nicholas-Elam Ruff posted two tearful YouTube videos, stating that Solar was not allowing any family to see him during his illness.

"Solar has completely cut us off. My family has no way of knowing what is going on with Guru's situation,"

he said in the second video.


Producer Staik Selektah couldn't of said it better in this video below...

This get worse...

Following the announcement of Guru's death, his long time producer Solar released a letter allegedly penned by Guru on his deathbed. In the letter Guru leaves instructions for Solar to manage his posthumous image, likeness, etc. on behalf of himself, and his son KC.

The note begins:

"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."

It continues:

"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 son 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 accept on his own."

Writing of DJ Premier in the letter, Guru added:

"I do not wish my ex-DJ to have anything to do with my name likeness, events tributes etc. I had nothing to do with him in life for over seven 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."

Upon hearing the news, DJ Premier paid tribute to Guru on his blog,

"Our warmest condolences to Guru's family and loved ones at this difficult time."

Guru's long time friend Dj Doo Wop commented on the above statement Solar the released from Guru:

When ur friends with someone for over 15 yrs, u get familiar with how they express themself. Guru DID NOT write that letter.

He is not the only one wondering if these are Guru's words or Solar's...

What do you believe?

(Me & Guru back in 2005 at his video for "Step In The Area Part 2")

This is the last time I saw Guru before I moved out to Orlando from New York a few years ago...may his soul Rest in Peace.

Guru "Step In The Arena Part 2" f/ Dj Doo Wop




R.I.P Homie

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Guru Issues Official Statement After Surgery! Is He Dissing Dj Premier?!

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Guru from Gangstarr Suffers From Heart Attack & In Coma!

Guru Issues Official Statement After Surgery! Is He Dissing Dj Premier?!

(Circa 2005, Myself and Guru at his Video shoot for "Step Into The Area" Pt2)

After a big scare and the internet going nuts, as previously reported and thankfully, we can confirm Guru had a successful surgery. Now he has released this statement:

"I am doing fine and I am recovering! I'm weak though. Solar is the only person who has the accurate info on my situation. Any info from anybody else is false! I appreciate your well wishes and all the love!"

Dj Premier issued quiet a few statements while Guru was being hospitalized and in a coma.

Is it just me or does Guru sound like he's kinda taking a jab at Premier here?!


CHECK OUT PREVIOUS STORIES ON THIS!

WATCH GURU'S "STEP INTO THE ARENA" PT 2 FEATURING LADY T!

Guru from Gangstarr Suffers From Heart Attack & In Coma!

UPDATE:
It has been reported that Guru's surgery was successful.

Gangstarr MC, Guru, underwent successful surgery on Monday, according to DJ Premier. Premier, Guru's partner in the long-running hip-hop outfit, tweeted the news Tuesday morning (March 2), writing,

"Good news: Guru surgery was successful, keep sending him love."

Premier did not specify what the surgery was for or what the MC's current condition was, and spokespeople for Guru could not be reached at press time for further information on the rapper's medical condition.

Guru suffered what has been described as a massive heart attack over the weekend, and according to reports was in a coma as of Monday. Premier began offering updates on the surgery late Monday night, writing,

"Guru still in surgery, keep on praying people, he will make it."

An unnamed source says that the rapper was doing "fine" and is expected to make a full recovery.

"Guru is alive and recovering from his surgery. Doctors are expecting a full recovery luckily."

One of Guru's former collaborators, French MC Solaar, issued a statement on Monday in which he said,

"Guru is struggling with a serious health issue. We, the whole 7 Grand Records family, appreciate all your love and well wishes. We continue to hold out hope that Guru will make a full recovery from this. We ask that his privacy on this matter will be respected. Again, thank you for all your support through this trying time."

UPDATE:
DJ Premier, the other half of Gang Starr called up an XM radio station and confirmed Guru's heart attack.

"Guru IS in a coma and will go under surgery tomorrow afternoon."

Per reports, Rapper Guru of Gangstarr suffered a heart attack and is in a coma, heard from several sources.

While details remain sketchy, the rapper apparently suffered the heart attack in New York City and is in serious condition.

Guru, real name Keith Elam, is a founding member of Gangstarr, which also features legendary producer DJ Premier.

While details remain sketchy, the rapper apparently suffered the heart attack in New York city and is in serious condition.

More recently, he was giving fans the opportunity to download his album Guru 7.0: Street Scriptures, which dropped on his label 7 Grand Records in 2005.

At press time, even Guru’s old partner DJ Premier was unsure of his comrade’s status.

"Hope this isn't true," DJ Premier said.

I SERIOUSLY GOT THE CHILLS AND GOOSEBUMPS ALL OVER MY ARMS...I GOT A CHANCE TO REALLY KICK IT WITH GURU IN HIS "STEP INTO THE ARENA" PT 2 VIDEO (YOU CAN SEE ME FEATURED IN A FEW PARTS)



I HAVE TO BE COMPLETELY HONEST HERE, EVEN THOUGH THIS VIDEO WAS SHOT QUITE A FEW YEARS AGO, GURU WAS NOT LOOKING TOO HEALTHY TO ME. PLEASE KEEP HIM IN YOUR PRAYERS. THANK YOU.