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Born | Keith Edward Elam July 17, 1961 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | April 19, 2010 New York City, U.S. | (aged 48)
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Alma mater | Morehouse College (BS) |
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Years active | 1986–2010 |
Children | 1 |
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Discography | Guru discography |
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Website | gurutributes |
Keith Edward Elam (July 17, 1961[1] – 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.[2]
In 2012, About.com placed him #49 on their list of Top 50 MCs of Our Time,[3] 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".[4]
Guru died on April 19, 2010, from myeloma at age 48.[5]