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.
From VIBE.com 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 […]
The backlash against producer Solar continues, as the unidentified individual who hacked his Twitter account is conducting full interviews.
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.
Patricia Elam says the family of Keith “Guru” Elam found out about his death the day after he died, through the media.
Tasha Denham was an employee of Guru & Solar’s 7 Grand Records label as well as the mother of one of Solar’s children.
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 […]
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.
In 1987, Gang Starr consisted of Keithy E The Guru and DJ 1-2 B Down.
The story surrounding Guru’s last months continue to get more and more unclear.
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.
Superproducer Solar spoke with Sway of MTV News about the rumors surrounding Guru’s death and the letter that served as his last statement.
