Hip-Hop legend and Gang Starr co-founder Guru died at the age of 43, on Monday night after complications with cancer. This comes a little over a month after the rapper collapsed and fell into a coma. Guru, whose real name is Keith Elam, had been suffering from cancer for over year.

“According to [producer] Solar, Guru suffered from the malicious illness for over a year and after numerous special treatments under the supervision of medical specialists failed, the legendary MC succumbed to the disease. Guru always tried to keep this harrowing diagnosis in private but in early 2010 he had to admit himself to hospital due to serious effects caused by the disease.”

This legendary MC formed the group Gang Starr along with DJ Premier in 1985. Hit records include “Daily Operation” and “Moment of Truth.” Gang Starr have put out a total of six albums.

Guru’s family released a statement on Wednesday morning in reaction to his death.

“The Elam family wishes to thank the fans of our son/brother/father uncle/nephew/cousin Keith, a.k.a. Guru, for the outpouring of love, concern and support,” the statement reads. “Our hearts are broken by the loss of someone we loved so much. Guru was devoted to his young son, who will most keenly feel his absence.”

The legendary rapper’s death has had much controversy surrounding it. Guru’s partner DJ Solar released an alleged “farewell” letter on his behalf which contained harsh comments towards former Gang Starr DJ Premier. Allegedly Guru and DJ Premier could not overcome their differences which alluded to the specific comments in the letter. In the letter, Premier was not referred to by name but instead as “ex-DJ.” According to the letter Guru expressed that he wanted Premier to have nothing to do with “my name likeness, events, tributes etc. connected in anyway to my situation including any use of my name or circumstance for any reason and I have instructed my lawyers to enforce this. I had nothing to do with him in life for over 7 years and want nothing to do with him in death. Solar has my life story and is well informed on my family situation, as well as the real reason for separating from my ex-DJ.”

Many fans, family, and friends of Guru and Gang Starr have found this “farewell” letter hard to believe and are even think that Solar and his lawyers may have faked the letter. Solar responded to the criticism saying:

“Guru knew this time would come. The great artist he is, us being intelligent people, we knew there was going to have to be a statement relating to this,” Solar explained of the letter, which also said that the music Guru made with Solar was among the best of his career. “Unfortunately, there are those who have the wicked agenda, and just can’t accept that Guru and I have handled this thing as men and not children, and this is how men of honor handle their business. He arranged his press release. I’m the repository of Guru’s life story. I recorded his life story for book and for movies. We’re not foolish. He was diagnosed with cancer well over a year ago. It’s been operations and so forth. It would be ridiculous for him to not be prepared.”

Through all the controversy, we can’t ever forget that Guru was indeed one of the greatest MC’s in the game. He will truly be missed. Our condolences go out to Guru’s family. R.I.P

Coolio’s Baby Mother Demands $300 in Child Support

Rap star Coolio has found himself making headlines
again after his baby mother Anabella Bellesi, filed a
court order in Los Angeles demanding  $300 a month in child support for
their one-year-old son, Christopher. Bellesi
claims that the support is necessary so that she may apply for
government sponsored insurance for their son. She first has to prove to
the state that she has sought all other options  before they will allow
her receive aid. According to filed documents, Coolio
only earns a little over $1,300 a month. No other information has been
released as of right now. Tough luck for Coolio, huh?

Jay-Z Sues Boston Red Sox Star David Ortiz

Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z has sued Boston Red Sox player David
Ortiz for  naming his nightclub after Jay’s
40/40 Club venues in New York City, Atlantic City and Las Vegas.
According to Jay’s lawsuit, Ortiz’s club
has caused their business “marketplace confusion and damage.” The suit
also claims that Ortiz was fully aware of Jay’s
club prior to naming his nightclub and is therefore committed
infringement. The lawsuit, which was filed in a Manhattan federal court
stated:

“David Ortiz is fully aware of plaintiff’s
Manhattan 40/40 Club, since he had been a patron there on several
occasions long before he opened his infringing Forty/Forty Club…”

Ortiz
has made no comment on the current lawsuit. No other details have been
released at this time.

Lil Kim Releases “P*ssy Purrr” Critics Say She Sounds Like Nicki Minaj

Female rapper Lil Kim has recently worked on some new music. Her
track “P*ssy Purrr” produced by Detail, was reportedly leaked
last week and getting mixed reviews. Some say Lil Kim is back,
better than ever, while others like gossip columnist, Necole Bitchie,
thinks she is mimicking none other than Young Money’s Nicki Minaj. What do you think?

Check out “P*ssy Purrr” Below