Guru (rapper)

Guru
Guru in 2006
Born
Keith Edward Elam

(1961-07-17)July 17, 1961
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedApril 19, 2010(2010-04-19) (aged 48)
New York City, U.S.
Other names
  • Jazzmattaz
  • Keithy E.M.C.
  • Bald Head Slick
Alma materMorehouse College (BS)
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1986–2010
Children1
Musical career
Genres
DiscographyGuru discography
Labels
Formerly of
Websitegurutributes.com

Keith Edward Elam (July 17, 1961 – April 19, 2010), better known by his stage name Guru (a backronym for Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal), was an American rapper, record producer and actor. He was a member of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, along with DJ Premier. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

In 2012, About.com placed him #49 on their list of Top 50 MCs of Our Time, and The Source ranked him #30 on their list of Top 50 Lyricists of All Time, saying "Guru dropped some of the most thoughtful rhymes on wax".

Guru died on April 19, 2010, from myeloma at age 48.

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