“Legendary emcee and producer Keith “Guru” Elam passed away Monday (April 19, 2010) in a New York City hospital. Just over six weeks since the former Gang Starr front-man was publicly ...

When DJ Premier, one of hip-hop’s most iconic beatmakers, knew his friend and Gang Starr co-pilot Guru was about to die it didn’t make coming to terms with seeing him in a hospital bed any easier.

In 2019—nearly a decade after Guru’s death—DJ Premier released Gang Starr’s seventh studio album, One of the Best Yet. But it was a hard-won fight to get his hands on the vocals.

His first album as a member of Gang Starr, "No More Mr. Nice Guy," was released in 1989. The duo released more albums, including the gold-selling "Moment of Truth" in 1998. Advertisement ...

When erstwhile Gang Starr MC Guru passed away on April 19, the rap world mourned. Not just for the loss of one of the best to ever to do it, but also for the shadowy circumstances under which he ...

After a battle with cancer, a heart attack in February, and surgery in March, Gang Starr and Jazzamatazz rapper Guru, born Keith Elam, died yesterday morning at 43. “I write this with tears in ...

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“The fans always appreciate more Gang Starr — and this one is for them,” DJ Premier said. Gang Starr Return with New Single “Finishem,” Featuring Posthumous Hook from Guru: Stream Jo Vito ...

Gang Starr’s journey began in the late 1980s when Guru and Premier joined forces, creating a distinctive style that merged jazz-influenced beats with conscious lyrics.

DJ Premier has offered up a new Gang Starr track, “Glowing Mic,” a bonus cut on the instrumental version of last year’s One of the Best Yet, which is set to arrive at midnight, December 11th.

Guru started his career off in 1987. He relocated to the Hip Hop mecca New York City, where he founded Gang Starr.

Gang Starr rapper Guru has died at the age of 43 following a long battle with cancer. The MC - real name Keith Elam - is understood to have passed away on April 19.