Guru’s Former Partner Solar Resurfaces, Says He Planning ‘Jazzmatazz’ Tour
Producer Solar, best known for his work with the late Guru, has kept a low profile since being…
Guru’s Family Drops Line Of Tees Benefiting Late Rapper’s Son
It's been nearly a year since the passing of legendary hip-hop icon Guru, and in benefit of his son, the late rapper's family has just announced the release of a new Guru-inspired line with streetwear brand, X Label. According to TheBoomBox.com, Guru's family has inked a partnership with X Label to release the shirts, of which there are three designs three designs -- one is already sold out. The first, a white tee that retails for $26...
Solar’s Hacker Comes Forward — Explains Motivation, Accuses Producer of Stealing Money from Guru
Solar has yet to publicly address the alleged leaked information, but the hacker, which was initially believed to be a women, has come forward to explain the motivation behind the move. In an exclusive interview with Vibe.com, the hacker -- who is revealed as "Renaldo" -- explained...
Solar’s Personal Twitter & Email Accounts Hacked, Emails Leaked
Weeks after the death of legendary Gangstarr frontman, Guru, the hate towards his producer and business partner Solar continues. A fan already set up a anti-Solar website called F***Solar.com last week, and now, someone has hacked into his Twitter and personal email accounts...
Guru Fans Launch Anti-Solar Website, F***Solar.com
Fans of the late hip-hop pioneer Guru, best known for his work with DJ Premier as Gangstarr, have launched an anti-Solar website, called F***Solar.com, targeting the rapper's former business partner and producer. The new website, F***Solar.com, is documenting "Solar's downfall ... for Guru"...
Guru’s Sister Says Family Found Out About Death Though Media, DJ Premier Details Final Visit
The debacle surrounding Guru's final days is still being unveiled, and it's seems as though his former partner Solar is even more devious than first believed. The family learned about his death through media, while DJ Premier explains what he saw in the hospital...
Solar Talks To MTV About Guru — Addresses Controversy, More
Ever since Guru died on Monday (April 19), there's been so much drama over a "farewell letter", issued by Solar, to the public. There's been lots of speculation and allegations about numerous things. In a sitdown with MTV's Sway, Solar addresses the issues. Let the video play, there's several parts.
DJ Premier Issues Official Statement About Guru’s Passing
Since Guru's death earlier this week, his business partner release a letter, supposedly written by Guru, along with news of his battle with cancer. The rapper's family has released an official statement, and now, his former partner DJ Premier has released his...
Guru’s Family Releases Statement, Says He Was In A Coma Up Until His Death
The news of the legendary Guru's death on Monday (April 19) shocked the hip-hop world, but it was his alleged final letter (released through his 7 Grand Records partner Solar) that raised eyebrows. Members of Guru's family released a statement just yesterday, refuting some of the claims of this letter...
Guru Dies After Long Battle With Cancer, Offers Final Letter To Fans & Supporters
After a nearly two-month hospitalization, legendary rapper Guru (best known as the frontman for Gangstarr) died Monday morning (April 19), after a long battle with cancer. He had tried to keep the cancer diagnosis in private, but...
Guru Now In Stable Condition, Says Rep — Diagnosed with Anoxia
It's been nearly a month since news first broke of Guru's heart attack, but this week new info regarding the rapper's status was released. The rapper's publicist said this week that Guru has been upgraded to stable condition, and also revealed that he's been diagnosed with Anoxia...
Guru’s Nephew Denied Visitation To See Uncle In Hospital?
Things just keep getting weirder in the drama surrounding the current health condition of legendary rapper Guru. Now, according to a recent blog by Biggest Gord (manager of DJ Premier's Year Round Records), the rapper's nephew Justin Nicholas-Elam Ruff headed into New York last week to visit his uncle, but was denied...
Solar Denies Claims He’s Barring Guru’s Family From Visiting, DJ Premier Speaks For First Time
For the past couple weeks, the details surrounding legendary rapper Guru's health condition has turned into a media circus. Last week, Guru's nephew accused the rapper's partner Solar of barring his family from visiting, which Solar denied in a recent interview...
Guru’s Nephew Claims Rapper’s Partner Solar Barred The Family From Visiting
More details surround Guru's condition surfaced on Wednesday, when the rapper's nephew released a video statement telling the "true story" behind his uncle's hospital stay and coma. The young man posted a 10 minute-plus YouTube video on Wednesday, making some shocking revelations over the situation regarding his uncle...
Guru Awakens From Coma — Says He’s Recovering, But Doing Fine
We've got another update about rapper Guru's condition since suffering a heart attack over the weekend. The former Gangstarr frontman is currently recovering after undergoing surgery this week, which kept him in a medically induced coma. He' ok though. In a statement Guru himself says he has awakened...
Gangstarr’s Guru Undergoes Surgery Following Heart Attack, In Stable Condition
As 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...
Gangstarr’s Guru Suffers Heart Attack, Currently In Coma
Legendary rapper Guru, best known as a member of the rap duo Gangstarr, reportedly suffered a heart attack last month and is currently in critical condition. The 43-year-old rapper went into cardiac arrest sometime last month, and has since slipped into a coma...
Guru 8.0 Lost & Found: The Music Speaks For Itself
As Guru evolves, so has his sound. He expounds, "We're taking those principles of Gangstarr to new heights. Gangstarr is really enduring; it's just changing forms. At the same time, music itself -- classic music -- is never going to die." Looking to the future, the confidence that he's entrusted in Solar is evident. 7 Grand Records, the imprint created by the two, is amassing worldwide acclaim.
Guru, Solar Prepare New ‘Pure Hip-Hop’ Album
Legendary rapper Guru, formerly of Gangstarr, along with his in-house producer Solar, are preparing the release of a brand new collaboration, Guru 8.0 Lost & Found.
Guru: Jazzy Wayz (Music Video)
Guru is back. While in Los Angeles, the legendary rapper filmed a video for his single, "Jazzy Wayz," off his upcoming Timebomb mixtape. Here's the final cut.