Guru

Quick Facts

Full Name	Guru
Occupation	Rapper
Date Of Birth	Jul 17, 1961(1961-07-17)
Age	63
Date Of Death	2010-04-19
Birthplace	Accra
Country	Ghana
Birth City	Greater Accra Region
Horoscope	Cancer

Guru Biography

Guru is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on July 17, 1961 in Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana. The rapper was named Keith Edward Elam, he is a rapper best known as an integral part of the hip-hop group Gang Starr.

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Elam began his music career under the pseudonym MC Keithy E but later changed his name to Guru. He founded Gang Starr in 1987. The group initially released three records, produced by The 45 King, on the Wild Pitch Records record label, but these records received little attention. After a change in line-up, the group consisted of rapper Guru and beat maker DJ Premier. Gang Starr released its first LP No More Mr. Nice Guy on Wild Pitch Records; the group achieved a sizable following and released six critically acclaimed and influential albums from 1989 to 2003. Two albums, Moment of Truth (1998) and compilation Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr (1999) were certified gold in the United States by the RIAA. Gang Starr made archetypal East Coast hip hop with Guru’s rhyming described as sharp-eyed but anti-ostentatious.

In 1993, Guru released the first in a series of four solo albums while still a member of Gang Starr. Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1 featured collaborations with Donald Byrd, N’Dea Davenport, MC Solaar and Roy Ayers and received positive reviews. His second solo LP, Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality, featured Chaka Khan, Ramsey Lewis, Branford Marsalis and Jamiroquai. The third installment was released in 2000, but it received less positive reviews.

He had a son called Keith Casim and his father was a judge in Massachusetts.

Guru Net Worth

Guru is one of the richest Rapper from Ghana. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Guru 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He received a degree in business administration at Morehouse College in Atlanta.

He was the voice actor for 8-Ball. He appears in video game Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.

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, producer and actor. He was a member of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, along with DJ Premier. He was born in Roxbury, Boston.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Guru Dating?

According to our records, Guru is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Guru’s is not dating anyone.

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On February 28, 2010, Guru went into cardiac arrest and, following surgery, fell into a coma. It was claimed that Guru had briefly awakened from his coma but died on April 19, 2010, at the age of 48, from multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer. Guru was survived by his parents, three siblings, and a son named Keith Casim. His production partner, Solar, claimed that Guru had momentarily awakened from his coma to compose a letter to the public, although DJ Premier and members of the emcee’s family stated that he never regained consciousness. Guru’s family claimed that Solar had prevented them from having contact with Guru during his illness just before his death. The validity of the death-bed letter was challenged by Guru’s family. In an interview on Conspiracy Worldwide Radio, Solar claimed that he was protective of Guru, and everything he had said was true. This interview was met by extreme emotion from the hip hop community and did little to clear the controversy surrounding his actions.

Facts & Trivia

Guru Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ghana. Guru celebrates birthday on July 17 of every year.

In reference to the above-mentioned Jazzmatazz project, Guru told Pete Lewis of Blues & Soul: “Back around ’93—when I first came up with the Jazzmatazz concept—I was noticing how a lot of cats were digging in the crates and sampling jazz breaks to make hip hop records. But while I thought that was cool, I wanted to take it to the next level and actually create a new genre by getting the actual dudes we were sampling into the studio to jam over hip hop beats with some of the top vocalists of the time. You know, the whole thing was experimental, but I knew it was an idea that would spawn some historic music.”

Top Facts about Guru

1. Keith Edward Elam, better known as Guru, was an American rapper and record producer.
2. He was a member of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, alongside DJ Premier.
3. He was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts and attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.
4. His father, Harry Justin Elam, was a prominent lawyer in Boston and later a judge in the Massachusetts Superior Court.
5. Guru released four albums in the Jazzmatazz series as well as numerous solo albums and EPs.
6. Guru was regarded highly among hip hop fans; about.com placed him #49 on the Top 50 MCs of Our Time list.
7. Guru died on April 19, 2010 from multiple myeloma at age 48.
8. He appeared on the Red Hot Organization’s compilation album Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool, released in 1994.
9. He released an album titled Baldhead Slick & da Click in 2001.
10. His last solo album was Guru 8.0: Lost And Found in 2009.
11. He was also a part of a posthumous Gang Starr album titled One of the Best Yet in 2019.
12. His family member released a memoir in his memory following his death.
13. A tribute show for Guru was held at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City in April 2011.
14. A small street was named “Allée Guru” in the French city of Montpellier in honor of his influence on both hip hop and jazz music.
15. His nephew made a 16-minute documentary in which he narrated the story of Guru.

What means a guru?

Definition of guru 1 : a personal religious teacher and spiritual guide in Hinduism. 2a : a teacher and especially intellectual guide in matters of fundamental concern has been a guru to many young writers. b : one who is an acknowledged leader or chief proponent became the guru of the movement.

Is Guru a good word?

The word guru, however, comes from Buddhist and Hindu religions and refers to a spiritual guide or leader who is held in high esteem. Throwing the term around casually—as in referring to yourself as a marketing/love/business guru—is disrespectful because it diminishes the importance of the title and its origins.

What kind of person is Guru?

Word forms: gurus A guru is a person who some people regard as an expert or leader. Fashion gurus dictate crazy ideas such as squeezing oversized bodies into tight trousers. A guru is a religious and spiritual leader and teacher, especially in Hinduism.

What is an example of guru?

The definition of a guru is a spiritual leader, or is a widely respected expert. A Hindu spiritual leader is an example of a guru. A respected yoga teacher is an example of a yoga guru. In Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism, a personal spiritual teacher.

Is guru a God?

Brihaspati (Sanskrit: बृहस्पति, IAST: Bṛhaspati), also known as Guru, is a Hindu deity. In the ancient Vedic scriptures of Hinduism, Brihaspati is a deity associated with fire, and the word also refers to a rishi (sage) who counsels the devas (gods).