R.I.P. Guru

herbalicious · Post by **herbalicious** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:26 am

Guru died yesterday after his struggle with Cancer.

A real loss.

Was still waiting for a Gangstarr reunion.

Will be missed.

Pedro Sánchez · Post by **Pedro Sánchez** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:30 am

R.I.P.

amick · Post by **amick** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:42 am

R.I.P Guru - one of my favourites too.

hayze99 · Post by **hayze99** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:58 am

It's a sad day for hip-hop. I feel that Guru truly did more for the scene than any other MC in history.

JFK · Post by **JFK** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:08 am

hayze99 wrote:It's a sad day for hip-hop. I feel that Guru truly did more for the scene than any other MC in history.

Agree. This is a tradegy. A true master gone for good..........

R.I.P

lil-tee · Post by **lil-tee** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:17 am

Absolutely gutted. I was also hoping for a reunion, really sad day for real hip-hop.

Rest In Peace Guru.

herbalicious · Post by **herbalicious** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:15 am

This is reported to be his final statement.

http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/04/20/ ... er-report/

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.

Seems a bit odd to me. Not up on the whole Solar thing...but the part about Premo seems a bit much.

Anyone know anything about all that?

Pedro Sánchez · Post by **Pedro Sánchez** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:36 am

herbalicious wrote:This is reported to be his final statement.
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.

WTF?

magma · Post by **magma** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:37 am

Christ, when I first read about this I just assumed he'd pull through.

RIP Guru... a massive loss to Hip Hop.

herbalicious · Post by **herbalicious** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:43 am

Pedro Sánchez wrote: WTF?

Exactly my reaction....

A lot of people are saying they reckon this isn't legit and was written by Sonar. All a bit confusing for someone who hasn't kept up to dat ewith this situation...

magma · Post by **magma** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:07 pm

herbalicious wrote:
Pedro Sánchez wrote: WTF?
Exactly my reaction....

A lot of people are saying they reckon this isn't legit and was written by Sonar. All a bit confusing for someone who hasn't kept up to dat ewith this situation...

There was a thread about it a while ago... it was looking like he was gonna pull through.

http://www.dubstepforum.com/guru-heart- ... 31169.html

herbalicious · Post by **herbalicious** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:11 pm

magma wrote:
herbalicious wrote:
Pedro Sánchez wrote: WTF?
Exactly my reaction....

A lot of people are saying they reckon this isn't legit and was written by Sonar. All a bit confusing for someone who hasn't kept up to dat ewith this situation...
There was a thread about it a while ago... it was looking like he was gonna pull through.

http://www.dubstepforum.com/guru-heart- ... 31169.html

Sorry, I meant does anyone know about this whole Solar situation? Aparently some people were saying he was taking advantage of Guru in his weak state and that Guru didn't really want him around (which Guru supposedly then rubbished)...But that's all I know really...Not questioning his death..just the legitamacy of the above 'final statement'

magma · Post by **magma** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:13 pm

herbalicious wrote:
magma wrote:
herbalicious wrote:
Pedro Sánchez wrote: WTF?
Exactly my reaction....

A lot of people are saying they reckon this isn't legit and was written by Sonar. All a bit confusing for someone who hasn't kept up to dat ewith this situation...
There was a thread about it a while ago... it was looking like he was gonna pull through.

http://www.dubstepforum.com/guru-heart- ... 31169.html
Sorry, I meant does anyone know about this whole Solar situation? Aparently some people were saying he was taking advantage of Guru in his weak state and that Guru didn't really want him around (which Guru supposedly then rubbished)...But that's all I know really...Not questioning his death..just the legitamacy of the above 'final statement'

Ah, sorry, the quote trail fooled me and I hadn't read the original post.

That is upsetting..

Motorway to Roswell · Post by **Motorway to Roswell** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:15 pm

I've never heard of him.

However, I'll pay my respects and listen to some of his music.

RIP

saphyre · Post by **saphyre** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:16 pm

lol like in lord of the rings the way wormtongue manipulates king theoden? nah i dont think thats the case..

Pedro Sánchez · Post by **Pedro Sánchez** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:16 pm

That statement is just odd to fuck. The second part is like it's trying to discredit Premier for pioneering Hip-Hop/Jazz.

herbalicious · Post by **herbalicious** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:40 pm

From Questloves (From The Roots) Twitter.

@questlove not trying to bring negativity into the situation. but i do NOT believe he wrote that letter. 1) he was in a coma. 2) HE WAS IN A COMA!

At least someone with a bit of knowledge of the situation agrees...

All a bit sour after the loss of a true Hip Hop great.

BaronVon · Post by **BaronVon** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:56 pm

A sad sad day for Hip Hop. I grew up listening to Gangstarr.

R.I.P

d-T-r · Post by **d-T-r** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 1:03 pm

r.i.p

dreamizm · Post by **dreamizm** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 1:13 pm

i genuinely didnt kno there was beef between preemo and guru?

Anyone know why?

The letter seems to overdo it a bit on Jazzmatazz 4 - it wasnt exactly the peak of his career or discog!

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