Gangstarr’s Guru Undergoes Surgery Following Heart Attack, In Stable Condition
Published 03/02/2010
By Allen Starbury

GuruAs we reported Monday (March 1), legendary rapper Guru had suffered a heart attack last month, leaving him in a coma.

Here's an update...

The Brooklyn rapper underwent surgery Monday afternoon, His Gangstarr partner-in-crime, DJ Premier, revealed that the surgery was a success, and Guru is currently in stable condition.

"Good news," Premier wrote on his Twitter page (@DJPremierBlog). "Guru surgery was successful, keep sending him love."

The DJ also added, hours later, that Guru remains in a coma.

"Guru still in a med induced coma, he's breathing with machine help," he wrote.

After the news broke Sunday evening. Guru's business partner and collaborator, Solar, issued a statement asking for fans' prayers.

"Guru is struggling with a serious health issue. We, the whole 7 Grand Records family, appreciate all your love and well wishes. We continue to hold out hope that Guru will make a full recovery from this," he said. "We ask that his privacy on this matter will be respected. Again, thank you for all your support through this trying time."

Stay tuned for further updates...

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17 Comments
ItIsMe - March 2, 2010 at 5:53 pm

Luv Ya Bruh. Stay Up.

Philly-O - March 2, 2010 at 6:05 pm

Good to hear, my thoughts and prayers are still with him.

ceeskilz - March 2, 2010 at 6:07 pm

THIS IS INDEED SAD NEWS, ESPECIALLY IF U LOVE HIS MUSIC. MAY GOD BLESS HIM WITH A SPEEDY RECOVERY.

Miller - March 2, 2010 at 6:38 pm

God bless you Guru we all love you.By his stripes you are healed in the name of Jesus.

Marcus "Slim" Glenn - March 2, 2010 at 7:22 pm

My prayers are with you my brother. May God bless you and yours.

Ripp - March 2, 2010 at 7:54 pm

I love this music and hope for a speedy recovery for my brother one luv.

Kristopher J. Evans - March 2, 2010 at 8:47 pm

I have so much love for Gang Starr. Guru was a huge influence on me as a young man developing my love for emceeing and Hip-hop in general. I am praying that he recovers quickly and has many more years with us to share his musical talents.

slab - March 2, 2010 at 10:33 pm

you got my prayers

A M - March 3, 2010 at 1:41 am

Thanks for the update, this is what us Gangstarr fans need to hear. To the Family and friends of Guru godspeed and my prayer are with you. Guru, we still need you here.

@skullgizzy - March 3, 2010 at 3:18 am

Sometimes you gotta run before you walk! I pray for you!

pg - March 3, 2010 at 10:28 am

lets go guru, get healthy for your home town, boston.

DreTruth - March 3, 2010 at 10:45 am

Praise the lord. I hope he continues to get better in Jesus name. Thanks for the update Ballerstatus. Keep up the Good work.

Kendizzy - March 3, 2010 at 10:48 am

Much thanks for blessin’ our ears big man… Prayers are with you!

MARCOS BLANDINO - March 3, 2010 at 12:50 pm

GURU DEF. HAS MASS APPEAL
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY.

Marcus Driscoll - March 3, 2010 at 12:51 pm

God Bless

victizm - March 3, 2010 at 2:16 pm

Big up 2 one of the baddest mc’s to ever hold a mic. Much prayers and toughts r sent your way brother!

pirate of lbc - March 8, 2010 at 4:04 am

you got that mass appeal that help you beat the odds I know. stay strong my brotha

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