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Guru Has Heart Attack; In Coma

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  • 01-03-2010 11:14pm
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    MoyVilla9
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    I'm devastated, hopefully he can pull though this.
    Guru, a rapper from the pioneering Boston-based hip-hop group Gang Starr, is in a coma after suffering a heart attack over the weekend; DJ Premier, the other half of Gang Starr, first confirmed the news on his Sirius Satellte Radio Show Sunday.

    The 43 year-old, whose real name is Keith Elam, will reportedly undergo surgery Monday in a New York City hospital.

    Hip-hop producer Solar, who works with the rapper, tells UsMagazine.com: "Guru is struggling with a serious health issue. We appreciate all your love and well wishes. we continue to hold out hope that Guru will make a full recovery from this, and ask that his privacy on this matter be respected. Again Thank you for all your support through this trying time."
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    magma69
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    This is horrible news. :(. Guru is a legend I really hope he pulls through.


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    Shapey Fiend
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    According to people on Twitter Primo said he'd an operation and he's on the mend now.


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    Boom_Bap
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    Shapey Fiend wrote: »
    According to people on Twitter Primo said he'd an operation and he's on the mend now.

    I heard that he is awaiting an operation but his condition has improved. My source is not twitter but i'd say twitter is the most up to date....but possibly not the most reliable.


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    Shapey Fiend
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    DJPremierBlog
    Good news: #guru surgery was successful, keep sending him love


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    Boom_Bap
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    Latest:
    Sources have revealed that Guru remains in a coma after the surgery. The coma is reportedly due to controlled medications. Meanwhile, the emcee famous for his raspy voice is presently on a breathing machine. Fans are urged to continue their prayers and good wishes, and you will be updated soon.


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    Boom_Bap
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    There is some crazy crazy information coming out about this. Guru has been in hospital for over 2 weeks now. Solar, Guru's business partner has control over Guru's affairs, not his family. Solar has not told anyone and will not give updates to the family. His family are not allowed to see him etc.

    http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10758/title.gurus-nephew-speaks-on-gurus-health-and-solar

    Watch the embedded video, intereesting stuff.

    But this is only one side of the coin.

    The important thing is that we all want to see Guru get well.


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    Boom_Bap
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    Guru is out of the coma now
    "I am doing fine and I am recovering. I'm weak though. Solar is the only person who has the accurate info on my situation. Any info from anybody else is false. I appreciate your well wishes and all the love."


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    MoyVilla9
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    Great news there.


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    Boom_Bap
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    Update
    After a week without updates, legendary emcee/producer Keith "Guru" Elam's condition has been updated Monday morning. Guru's publicist has reported that he is in stable condition, ending three weeks of coma-reports to press and fans. Moreover, the emcee has been diagnosed with Anoxia, effects from a lengthy history of [COLOR=#0072BC ! important][COLOR=#0072BC ! important]asthma[/COLOR][/COLOR] and lung problems. The term "anoxia" means "lower levels of oxygen than most." Per medical reports online, that oxygen level not only effects breathing, but also the required levels for organ tissue.

    On February 28, Guru went into coma after suffering cardiac arrest in New York. Although the rapper has yet to speak publicly, statements have been released on his behalf, causing controversy within Guru's family and the Hip Hop community. Quotes have been released asserting both his association with present production partner Solar as well as his continued disassociation with former Gang Starr partner DJ Premier. Members from Guru's family have also spoken out publicly, expressing distrust of Guru's handler.

    That present spokesman, Solar, told publicists for this morning's statement that it is unclear at present when Guru will be released from an unidentified New York hospital, but did add that Guru is aware of fan support. "The outpouring of love from around the world has been tremendous," Solar said. "I'm reading some of the best e-mails, texts and Twitters that come in and Guru enjoys them. I think that's what has been helping his recovery and what's got him in there fighting."


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