De La Soul’s Buhloone Mindstate: A 20th Anniversary Retrospective

On September 21st, 1993, De La Soul released their third LP, Buhloone Mindstate, on Tommy Boy Records. De La Soul and Prince Paul produced yet another magnum opus in the vein of the their first two albums but like their previous efforts it was completely different. Twenty years since its release, it is still a high watermark for […]

The Top 10 Hip-Hop Moments In Grand Theft Auto History [VIDEO]

Grand Theft Auto V finally hit stores yesterday and by the already overwhelming response it seems the game was more than worth the wait. So much so that gamers resorted to impersonating police in order to skip a line – yes, the thirst is real. Nevertheless V  is actually the fifteenth installment in this epic series. […]

The Illest Brother © Gang Starr (Dedicated To The Life & Memory Of Keith “Guru” Elam)

Today (July 17), is the late Keith “Guru” Elam’s birthday. Rest In Power.  I’m old enough to remember back when Mike Dee & Keithy E left for New York in order to eventually land Gang Starr Posse a deal with K-Tel/Wild Pitch Records in 1987. Back then Boston’s Hip-Hop and Rap music wasn’t being acknowledged […]

Gang Starr’s Step In The Arena EPK [VIDEO]

Three years ago, Hip-Hop lost Keith “Guru” Elam of Gang Starr fame. The Boston bred, Brooklyn representing MC’s legacy will be cherished and today we get a look at the electronic press kit from Gang Starr’s 1991 album Step In The Arena, and it’s loaded with jewels. 

Marco Polo ft. Talib Kweli & DJ Premier – “G.U.R.U.” [LISTEN]

Homage should only be bestowed to the deserving, and with that we receive a tribute to fallen Gang Starr MC Keith “Guru” Elam, affectionately titled “G.U.R.U.” Almost three years after his death, producer Marco Polo and the legendary DJ Premier connect to create a groove that perfectly embodies both of their styles.

Suspended In Time: Keith “Guru” Elam RIP

Few of you that are now reading this know that around the same time I’d originally decided to go back into having a personal blog (which later became Bastard Swordsman) the news came down that Guru was in a coma and his life was hanging in the balance. I was in complete shock. I’m an […]

Remembering Gang Starr’s Guru, One Year Later

Guru’s Legacy To Be Honored At Tribute Concert On Anniversary Of His Death

Late Rapper Guru Has A Clothing Line Launched In His Honor

Papoose – “2010 Obituary” [Audio]

Papoose returns with another tribute paying homage to a few people we lost last year like Guru, Gary Coleman, Teena Marie, Lina Horne, and Huddy 6. Also Click Here To Check Out More Hot New Music Daily!!!

Fat Joe – “I’m Gone”

Solar’s Twitter Account Hacked, PR Company Issues Statement

Solar, the producer in the middle of the controversy surrounding the death of rapper Guru, is facing more internet attacks. As previously reported devoted fans and followers of Guru started a website dedicated to discrediting Solar’s name and image called FawkSolar.com after he released an infamous “last letter” from his partner and longtime friend. Now […]

Family of Guru Sets Date For Memorial Service, Still Discredit Claims From Solar

Guru of the legendary Gang Starr will finally be commemorated by fans after losing his battle with cancer April 19th. The family of Guru, real name Keith Elam, is confirming that those wishing to pay their last respects will have a chance to do so July 17, what would have been the emcee’s 49th birthday. […]

Update: The Family Of Guru Issues Statement… Makes Solar’s Comments Even More Suspect

Amid controversy surrounding the authenticity of a final letter from the late Keith “Guru” Elam, the family of the Hip-Hop veteran has decided to release a statement. Guru’s sister Patricia Elam has released a statement that she wants circulated to his dedicated fans detailing his final days before succumbing to his illness. Although formal and […]

UPDATE: Guru’s Health Stabilizes”; Health Problems Exposed

As it pertains to Guru, there have been a lot of crazy stories that have circulated throughout the media ever since the world learned of the fact that the rapper was going through medical issues and could have been in a coma. Shady business from producer Solar, along with a family that was unable to […]

Solar Speaks On Guru’s Health, Family & Gangstarr Issues

It seems as Gangstarr will never reunite even as Guru came close to death after suffering a heart attack. In a response from Guru’s current production partner Solar, he speaks on Guru’s family issues and also sent a swipe at what seems to be Guru’s former producer DJ Premier. As previously reported, Guru’s nephew claimed […]

BREAKING NEWS!!! Guru’s Nephew Says Producer Solar Held Information on Guru’s Health

As the Hip-Hop world continue to keep Guru in their thoughts and prayers as he is in the process of recovering from going into cardiac arrest and a coma, it is sad to say that there might be suspicious activity going on with his producer Solar in regards to the family of Guru. In support […]

Solar Gives Update On Gangstarr’s Guru, Surgery Successful

The Hip-Hop world was stunned to learn to that ½ of Gang Starr, MC Guru, suffered a heart attack this weekend putting him in cardiac arrest and a coma. As previously reported, we received news of his condition Sunday after receiving confirmation from multiple sources. Now his counterpart from the legendary Hip-Hop group is giving […]

BREAKING NEWS!!! UPDATE: DJ Premier Confirms Guru’s Heart Attack & Coma!

According to many different sources, Hip-Hop Wired has acquired information that rapper Guru has fallen into a coma after suffering cardiac arrest. Details right now remain very slim, but sources have stated that the news was broken by Guru’s sister. Guru, who is a former member of the rap duo Gang Starr, is considered to […]

Guru Says GangStarr Reunion Not In The Works

You can’t run from your past or maybe you can. Guru of the legendary group GangStarr chooses not to live off his past glory but wants the respect for continuing to make quality Hip-Hop music and take rap forward. When asked by Hip-Hop Wired was there any chance of a reunion with DJ Premier or […]