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Guru’s Former Partner Solar Resurfaces, Says He Planning ‘Jazzmatazz’ Tour

Posted on 04/13/2012
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Producer Solar, best known for his work with the late Guru, has kept a low profile since being scrutinized by fans and the hip-hop industry following the Gangstarr emcee’s passing.…

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Guru’s Family Drops Line Of Tees Benefiting Late Rapper’s Son

Posted on 03/10/201103/10/2011
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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…

Music

Solar’s Hacker Comes Forward — Explains Motivation, Accuses Producer of Stealing Money from Guru

Posted on 05/14/201005/17/2010
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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…

Music

Solar’s Personal Twitter & Email Accounts Hacked, Emails Leaked

Posted on 05/11/201005/14/2010
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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…

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Guru Fans Launch Anti-Solar Website, F***Solar.com

Posted on 05/03/2010
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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”…

Music

Guru’s Sister Says Family Found Out About Death Though Media, DJ Premier Details Final Visit

Posted on 04/28/201004/28/2010
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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…

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Solar Talks To MTV About Guru — Addresses Controversy, More

Posted on 04/22/201010/31/2014
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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.

Music

DJ Premier Issues Official Statement About Guru’s Passing

Posted on 04/22/201004/21/2010
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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…

Music

Guru’s Family Releases Statement, Says He Was In A Coma Up Until His Death

Posted on 04/21/2010
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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…

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Guru Dies After Long Battle With Cancer, Offers Final Letter To Fans & Supporters

Posted on 04/20/201004/20/2010
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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…

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Guru Now In Stable Condition, Says Rep — Diagnosed with Anoxia

Posted on 03/22/2010
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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…

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Guru’s Nephew Denied Visitation To See Uncle In Hospital?

Posted on 03/10/201003/10/2010
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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…