R.I.P. | Guru of Gangstarr July 17, 1966 – April 19, 2010

"Legendary Gangstarr artist Guru has succumbed to cancer after a lengthy bout with the disease. The artist, born Keith Elam, died on Monday April 19. He was 43 years old." - via AHH

Download: Mister Cee’s Throwback at Noon Mix: A Tribute to Guru | via NahRight
Download: Statik Selektah – Shade45 Guru Tribute Mix | via 2DopeBoyz
Download: DJ Premier's Guru Tribute Mix

Guru of Gang Starr in a Coma

"(AllHipHop News) Rapper Guru of Gangstarr fame suffered a heart attack and is in a coma, several sources have told AllHipHop.com.

While details remain sketchy, the rapper apparently suffered the heart attack in New York City and is in serious condition.

Guru, real name Keith Elam, is a founding member of Gangstarr, which also features legendary producer DJ Premier.

Questlove of The Roots said via twitter, "So Primo confirmed on Sirius radio that Guru had heart attack and is in a coma and will undergo surgery tomorrow."

Recently, Guru gave fans the opportunity to download his album Guru 7.0: Street Scriptures, which dropped on his label 7 Grand Records in 2005."