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Guru’s Family Announces Memorial Plans
Now that all the controversy surrounding his death has died down, the family of Keith “Guru” Elam have finally announced plans for a memorial of the Gang Starr rapper.
Read MoreDJ Premier Gives Backstory On Entire Gang Starr Catalog
As DJ Premier battles it out with fellow larger-than-life rap icon Dr. Dre in VIBE’s Greatest Hip-Hop Producer Of All-Time, the majestic beat visionary behind Gang Starr details the making of the entire studio album catalogue by the landmark duo—prominently fronted by venerable late lyricist Guru. Through groundbreaking musical statements, fist-fights, break-ups and unlikely commercial triumphs, the legacy of Gang Starr lives on. This is hip hop history.—Keith Murphy
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Hacker Continues Quest To Expose Solar
The backlash against producer Solar continues, as the unidentified individual who hacked his Twitter account is conducting full interviews.
Read MoreSolar Denies Beating Up Guru, Says Guru Did What He Wanted
Solar, the business partner of Guru, has lashed out at the accusations that he was mentally controlling and physically abusive to the late founder of Gang Starr.
Read MoreGuru’s Sister Says Family Found About Death Via Media
Patricia Elam says the family of Keith “Guru” Elam found out about his death the day after he died, through the media.
Read MoreSolar’s Baby Mama: I Saw Him Punch Guru In The Face Many Times
Tasha Denham was an employee of Guru & Solar’s 7 Grand Records label as well as the mother of one of Solar’s children.
Read MoreBonz on Guru: If He Was Gay, So What?
Back in the 1980s, Bonz Malone was one of the very first hip-hop journalists to seize a place in the mainstream media, writing for Spin and the Village Voice. In later years, Malone moved in to the record business (he was the A&R man who first signed Mobb Deep) and film (he appeared in the movie, “Slam.”) In this TheUrbanDaily exclusive, Bonz Malone dishes out his thoughts about the death of legendary rapper Guru, the man he knew personally as Keith.
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DJ Premier Visited Guru In The Hospital
With controversy still surrounding the death and post-mortem wishes of the recently deceased Guru (Keith Elam), DJ Premier revealed details on his final hospital meeting with his estranged Gang Starr collaborator.
Read MoreThe Gang Starr Song That Started It All
In 1987, Gang Starr consisted of Keithy E The Guru and DJ 1-2 B Down.
Read MoreSolar: “There Was No Tension Between Me & Guru’s Family”
The story surrounding Guru’s last months continue to get more and more unclear.
Read MoreSolar Was Guru’s Abusive Gay Lover?
The true nature of Guru’s relationship with Solar has been a hot topic of debate since Guru went into the hospital and Solar began acting on his behalf.
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