RIP GURU. Sad day for Hip Hop
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ILLIEN
RIP Guru ! Since I'm a huge Gangstarr fan, I feel very saddened.
His partner Solar released a letter from him allegedly written just before he died (and it's really messed up, there's no other words for it). I truly think Solar wrote this, and I suggest you boycott any new 7grand, Jazzmattaz or Gangstarr products released by this fool.
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here's the letter courtesy of allhiphop.com:
http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/04/20/22177912.aspx
"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."
His partner Solar released a letter from him allegedly written just before he died (and it's really messed up, there's no other words for it). I truly think Solar wrote this, and I suggest you boycott any new 7grand, Jazzmattaz or Gangstarr products released by this fool.
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here's the letter courtesy of allhiphop.com:
http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/04/20/22177912.aspx
"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."
Guru and Premo had a bitter personal break up. You can sense that Guru took it harder than Premo did. Premo seems to have moved on and gotten past any past problems between them whereas Guru seemed scared for life. Whatever the case, Guru will be remembered by his contributions from GangStarr. Much love and respect to him. RIP, you will be missed.
Ominous
OminousRed.com
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 21
Solar is looking even more and more suspect.
But you never know man. If he was battling cancer, which is fukn rough as fuck, and Solar was there taking care of him, it makes sense. When you are breaking down, the people that are there feeding you and wiping your ass become extremely close to you. Sharing your last moments with someone as you die will draw you very close to them.
But you never know man. If he was battling cancer, which is fukn rough as fuck, and Solar was there taking care of him, it makes sense. When you are breaking down, the people that are there feeding you and wiping your ass become extremely close to you. Sharing your last moments with someone as you die will draw you very close to them.
Benny BuKu
BAD NEWS
ill o.g.
R.I.P. to the Legend Guru.
As for that letter...I don't know how I feel about it. I hope there is someway to confirm/deny it's validity otherwise it's going to be a cloud over this situation that shouldn't be there. Guru's life and work should be celebrated right now...not questioned about this letter. I agree...it shouldn't have been released right away.
As for that letter...I don't know how I feel about it. I hope there is someway to confirm/deny it's validity otherwise it's going to be a cloud over this situation that shouldn't be there. Guru's life and work should be celebrated right now...not questioned about this letter. I agree...it shouldn't have been released right away.
DJ Excellence
ILLIEN
I agree, if this letter is true, it was really of poor taste and judgment.
I agree dude. Just not a good decision at all.
UNORTHODOX
Father Timeless
RIP, I was hoping it was a rumor again.
That letter is crazy suspect, it sounded more like a will than a letter to whoever. There are so many conflicting sides right now its crazy. the he-say she-say is gonna be a problem.
That letter is crazy suspect, it sounded more like a will than a letter to whoever. There are so many conflicting sides right now its crazy. the he-say she-say is gonna be a problem.
Sad day in hip-hop...hopefully they're playing Gangstarr tracks in hip-hop stations across the world...
Guru as an artist wasn't much without Premo...Guru wouldn't be a "legend" if it wasn't for Premo...He had his great moments, but those were with Premo...
Sad that the letter was released still being bitter about the whole thing, seems as if Premo didn't lose any love towards Guru, but Guru was holding the grudge...
Guru as an artist wasn't much without Premo...Guru wouldn't be a "legend" if it wasn't for Premo...He had his great moments, but those were with Premo...
Sad that the letter was released still being bitter about the whole thing, seems as if Premo didn't lose any love towards Guru, but Guru was holding the grudge...