Guru

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Born 16 July 1966. Died 19 April 2010.

alternative rapper from Boston

Guru

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Keith Edward Elam (July 17, 1961 – April 19, 2010), better known by his stage name Guru, was an American MC and member of the hip-hop duo Gang Starr, along with DJ Premier. He was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The name Guru is a backronym that stands for Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal and the less-often used God is Universal; he is the Ruler Universal, which are both references to the teachings of the Nation of Gods and Earths. He was also known for lending his voice for 8-Ball in Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.

About.com placed him on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time, while The Source ranked him #30 on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time, saying "Guru dropped some of the most thoughtful rhymes on wax."[citation needed]

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  1. New York rap star Guru dies at 43

    Tue 20 Apr 2010 16:06

    Rapper Guru, who rose to fame with hip-hop outfit GangStarr, dies aged 43 after a long...

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