Guru from GangStarr dead. - GoFuckYourself.com

Martin · 04-20-2010, 07:33 AM

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/163...ng_starr.jhtml

Cancer got him. Only 43.

dyna mo · 04-20-2010, 07:36 AM

wow, my favorite rapper ever- by far.

Barefootsies · 04-20-2010, 07:37 AM

Damn. So young!

dyna mo · 04-20-2010, 07:38 AM

guru, RIP

dyna mo · 04-20-2010, 07:43 AM

i'ma drink lemonade today and schmoke a bowl in honor

DamianJ · 04-20-2010, 07:44 AM

Sad day.

I only saw him live about a year ago.

dyna mo · 04-20-2010, 07:45 AM

Andy CHOOPA · 04-20-2010, 07:47 AM

Damn, sucks.

dyna mo · 04-20-2010, 07:50 AM

Martin · 04-20-2010, 07:51 AM

One of my favorites when I was a kid too.

This is a good track. We could fill this thread with classic shit from him.

GT-Omar · 04-20-2010, 07:52 AM

Sad sad news. Rip

dyna mo · 04-20-2010, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin

We could fill this thread with classic shit from him.

sure could eh,

my fav gangstarr track-

CarlosTheGaucho · 04-20-2010, 07:58 AM

You gotta be fucking kidding me I swear I tuned in the "Moment of Truth" just today after a long long long time, like if that was some kind of intuition going on.

I played that the whole day over and over.

I'm at loss of words.

Can't express how much admiration and respect I had and have for the man.

Both - his work with Gangstarr and JazzMattazz are a legacy that will never ever get old and should be mandatory to listen to.

R I P

CarlosTheGaucho · 04-20-2010, 08:00 AM

JazzMattaz vol. 1

fatfoo · 04-20-2010, 08:01 AM

RIP. Guru from GangStarr.

DamianJ · 04-20-2010, 08:01 AM

Interesting stuff here about Premier...

http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/04/...cancer-report/

dyna mo · 04-20-2010, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlosTheGaucho

JazzMattazz
R I P

every track on jazzmatazz is genius

Ramos · 04-20-2010, 08:03 AM

Guru R.I.P.

dyna mo · 04-20-2010, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamianJ

Interesting stuff here about Premier...

http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/04/...cancer-report/

wow, he really makes sure dj primo is not part of things in that letter!

CarlosTheGaucho · 04-20-2010, 08:13 AM

Let's put it here:

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. 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 myself and my son until he is of age to except on his own.

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. 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 GangStarr, I am very proud of what GangStarr 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 GangStarr or Jazzmatatazz 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.

alexchechs · 04-20-2010, 08:29 AM

This is so sad to me. I grew up on Gangstarr and grew up in practiclly the same neighborhood. Step In The Arena was my jam as a teen. I remember meeting him in 1994 at a party for Supreme's grand opening in NYC where he and Jeru played in this Chinese dining hall in China Town. There were maybe 100 people there max... it was one of the best experience I have ever been a part of.

He will be missed for sure... much love

Dwreck · 04-20-2010, 08:43 AM

I never listened to GangStarr I was still into my glam metal then *blush* what would be some good tracks to get started on?

Martin · 04-20-2010, 08:43 AM

Look up D^

MaDalton · 04-20-2010, 08:57 AM

really sad - i just had his Jazzmatazz CD in my car last week.

R.I.P.

hzoltan · 04-20-2010, 09:02 AM

rest in peace!

Brandon99 · 04-20-2010, 09:03 AM

RIP Mr. Jazzmatazz

J. Falcon · 04-20-2010, 09:04 AM

That fucking sucks man, I loved him. I grew up on his rap songs. So young.

J. Falcon · 04-20-2010, 09:07 AM

J. Falcon · 04-20-2010, 09:13 AM

He dropped so many classics it's mind boggling.

top_palooza · 04-20-2010, 09:17 AM

bummer R.I.P.

Brandon99 · 04-20-2010, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlosTheGaucho

Let's put it here:

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. 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 myself and my son until he is of age to except on his own.

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. 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 GangStarr, I am very proud of what GangStarr 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 GangStarr or Jazzmatatazz 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.

Something odd about this letter, as if Solar wrote it.

Martin · 04-20-2010, 09:24 AM

Yeah, I don't know the story behind the beef with DJ P and Guru. It must have been serious because those guy where close and came up in the industry together.

Quagmire · 04-20-2010, 09:24 AM

J. Falcon · 04-20-2010, 09:31 AM

Does anyone know what was the beef between the 2? It is strange Guru would maintain the grudge even in his deathbed.

brassmonkey · 04-20-2010, 09:32 AM

R.I.P. thanx 4 all that shit i bumped in my ride when i was a puppy.

GT-Omar · 04-20-2010, 09:33 AM

CarlosTheGaucho · 04-20-2010, 09:34 AM

undersoul · 04-20-2010, 09:37 AM

damn RIP

CarlosTheGaucho · 04-20-2010, 09:45 AM

Raf1 · 04-20-2010, 09:49 AM

RIP. One of the few rappers that actually had something to say

munki · 04-20-2010, 10:15 AM

RIP Guru...

Monique Niccole · 04-20-2010, 10:27 AM

Oh no.

This is a really sad day for hip-hop. RIP Guru.

datatank · 04-20-2010, 11:27 AM

CarlosTheGaucho · 04-20-2010, 01:14 PM

CarlosTheGaucho · 04-21-2010, 12:51 AM

hypedough · 04-21-2010, 01:02 AM

Guru RIP. Way ahead of his time. I'm sure Premo is in mourning today.

CarlosTheGaucho · 04-23-2010, 08:57 AM

Daily reminder:

Martin · 04-23-2010, 09:00 AM

This is great.

M0nk · 04-23-2010, 09:03 AM

Lane stanley from alice in chain allready said it in the 90´s... We Die Young.. R.I.P. Guru.

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CarlosTheGaucho Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,512	Let's put it here: 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. 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 myself and my son until he is of age to except on his own. 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. 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 GangStarr, I am very proud of what GangStarr 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 GangStarr or Jazzmatatazz 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. __________________ CTG Media \| skype: carlosprague \| cb \|at\| ctgmedia \|dot\| net \| Want to make more with your Dating Traffic? \| Read My Educational Series \| Read my Adult Biz Chronicles \| Did your ad revenue drop by 40 pct. or more last year?

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