RIP Guru

As I’m sure everyone knows by know… The prolific American hip-hop artist, the lyrical and only decent member of GangStarr, Guru, passed away on Monday after a long battle with cancer. Unfortunately, Solar remains alive.

Rumors of Guru’s death had previously surfaced before when he fell into a coma in February. His ‘partner’ (and we use the term loosely) at that point jumped on the media bandwagon, declaring power of attorney, prohibiting even his own FAMILY from visiting. Seems a bit strange doesn’t it? While Guru was in a coma, Solar continued to rep the music, release tracks and use this situation as his own leg up, but seems to have done nothing more than prove his reputation as the piece of shit scumbag he’s showing people he is. The letter (seen after the jump), “written by Guru” aka clearly written by Solar confirms just that.

“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,” read the official Guru statement.

“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.”

Full article from DJ Premier Blog here.

Posted on by Clever Minx in Music, News

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