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Gang Starr's Guru in Coma After Cardiac Arrest

GuruLegendary Brooklyn MC Guru -- half of the infamous hip-hop duo Gang Starr -- is in a coma after suffering from cardiac arrest this weekend. Guru's sister broke the news explaining that her brother, real name Keith Elam, had to remain in the hospital due to complications from the heart attack.

Details remain scarce on the rapper's condition but DJ Premier, Gang Starr's second half, phoned into Sirius Satellite radio station Hip Hop Nation to confirm the details that have been leaked so far.

"Guru is in a coma and will go under surgery tomorrow afternoon," Premier said.

Guru -- originally Keithy E. The Guru -- formed the pioneering hip-hop group Gang Starr in the mid-80s, teaming with Premier in the late '80s. The Brooklyn based duo's debut album was 1989's 'No More Mr. Nice Guy,' and they went on to release several successful albums. Guru's solo work includes four volumes of the Jazzmatazz series and he later launched both Ill Kid Records and 7 Grand record labels.
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GMC

I'm sorry to hear that. Guru is a fighter. He'll make it.

Greg Calloway

March 01 2010 at 5:04 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
redzdaname

GURU - we love you man!!!!!! Much respect, hope to have you back soon.

March 01 2010 at 4:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sekinu2

This is sad news but I think Guru is strong and he will pull out of this and come back stronger then ever. He has been a pilar in the real hip hop community for years sharing his music with us all and its way to soon for him to go so i think god will let us have him for many more years and my hope and thoughts go out to him and his family. I know he will be alright..Come on Guru got well soon its not time to go yet

March 01 2010 at 2:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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