When DJ Premier took Guru’s son to a concert, the two walked backstage. There, according to Premier, many celebrities including Jay-Z shared their admiration for Guru with his son, discussing the emcee’s legacy and overall influence.
“Soon as Jay-Z saw Guru’s son, he yoked him up respectfully, almost in a chokehold. He was like, ‘Yo, you’re such a handsome man. Do you know? Your father is one of the illest emcees.'”
“That same thing that he got to really enjoy feeling from all these people he’s idolized telling him that, out of their respect and love for what Guru has left with his music, lyrics and his voice, I want that same thing for my family and my son.”
“I just had a son, my first child, last year,” he explained. “Now, whether I’m around him or not, I take my phone and kiss his picture before I go to bed. I don’t care if I’m drunk from hanging out the night before. Before I go to bed, I have to kiss his picture. When I wake up, I say thanks, turn on my iPhone and wait for it to boot up…I will not leave out of that bed until I greet him with a hello.”
The interview can be seen below.
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GURU…a true master of the lyrical craft. R.I.P.
Guru always reminded me of one of those old blues musicians like Robert Johnson that would go on to influence all the great rock bands of the 50’s & 60’s.
He was definitely one of the illest. Take It Personal, Mass Appeal, & his verse on Dwyck are my favorites.
real talk
AYO Premier, how about greet yo son in person!
are u gonna put food on his table…?? lazy ass nigga ?? cuz if so he’ll stay home
Fuck Guru, that nigga had an affair with his CEO
Nigga, fuck you. You must fantasize about being a homo….oh, wait, you’s a fag.
u better go take care of your son..out here kissing phones lol
aint that a soulja boy song, kiss me thru tha phone? LOL
Premo will defintely get props decades from now.
He’s one of hip-hop’s greatest producers hands down.
Any disrespect here is shameful.
YEAH
first kid? at 46? when the kid is 20 your going to be an old ass man….I thought I was bad having one at 30.
The crazy thing is TMZ has reported that Drake’s really the father.
Gangstarr… one of the best yet
respect Jay Z and Dj Premier for doing that…RIP GURU TOP5 dead/alive