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Guru (rapper)
American rapper (1961–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
For the Ghanaian rapper, see Guru (Ghanaian rapper).
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Born | Keith Edward Elam (1961-07-17)July 17, 1961 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | April 19, 2010(2010-04-19) (aged 48) New York City, U.S. |
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Alma mater | Morehouse College (BS) |
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Years active | 1986–2010 |
Children | 1 |
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Genres | East Coast hip hop, jazz rap |
Discography | Guru discography |
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Website | gurutributes |
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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]