HipHope.com

Guru from Gang Starr fame, died from cancer related issues.  About a month ago Guru had a heart attack and had open heart surgery.  He has been battling cancer for a while and lost the fight today.  Our condolences go out to his family, he was a big part of our Hip Hop family and will be missed.  His longtime collaborator and friend MC Solar made this statement, “The world has lost one of the best MCs and hip-hop icons of all-time — my loyal best friend, partner, and brother, Guru,” Solar said. “Guru has been battling cancer for well over a year and has lost his battle! This is a matter that Guru wanted private until he could beat it, but tragically, this did not happen. The cancer took him. Now the world has lost a great man and a true genius.”  He will be missed!