Having only released statements via Twitter and press release, Guru’s musical partner Solar has come forward for a live interview this morning. The Brooklyn-based producer who has worked on over three albums with Guru spoke to HOT 97’s morning show with DJ Cipher Sounds and Peter Rosenberg.
Firstly, updating the public on the legendary emcee’s recovery, Solar began in saying. “Basically, Guru’s recovered, from what I released earlier, which is accurate. He had a cardiac arrest, due to complications from, like I said to CNN, due to lung problems that he’d been having for a while now.”
Solar then clarified reports on Guru’s condition from mid-week last week. “He’s not in a medically induced coma,” said the producer. “What he’s doing, he’s deal dealing with is, he’s dealing with the very serious complications of coming out of cardiac arrest.” As Peter Rosenberg inquired further, several times, if Guru was presently in a coma of any kind, Solar deferred to, “I don’t want to go any further [into that, besides] what I’ve reported.”
Rosenberg then began asking Solar about the context of the duo’s relationship. “My relationship with Guru is…we refer to each other as ‘brothers from different mothers.’ We go back, going on now, close to 10 years of friendship,” said Solar. Per previous interviews, the duo began their friendship at the same time that Guru was leaving Gang Starr. Solar continued, comparing his relationship to that of Notorious B.I.G. and Bad Boy Records founder Sean “Diddy” Combs. “Our relationship has gone into to an artist/producer relationship [and] to a label, not unlike what we saw with Biggie and Puff and so on. That’s what it’s been.”
Lastly, Solar addressed the allegations made late last week from Guru’s nephew Justin Elam-Ruff that some of Guru’s blood relatives were denied visitation rights. “That’s completely untrue. It’s been unfortunate that this has been so out of perspective and untrue,” began Solar. “Guru’s in very serious condition, and the doctors and medical personnel around…there’s been a number of people who have tried to visit Guru, who have no business at all seeing him at all at this time. Guru’s not in a position to monitor, oversee who is allowed to see him and who isn’t.” Solar further this statement by saying that Guru did not want certain people or the media to know of his condition. Solar also maintained that he has a good relationship with Guru’s father and brother, two of the people that Guru was also communicating with at this time. Justin had attempted to visit Guru with people that included said individuals. “I just met him for the first time when he came to see Guru. I spoke to him for a while. He came to the hospital with people from Guru’s past, who Guru had cut, cut himself off from, completely, for, again, going on close to nine years, who Guru may’ve been havin’ problems with prior, or more than likely having problems before I even met Guru.” Asked by Peter Rosenberg if that included DJ Premier, Solar refused to answer. “I think it’s clear on who Guru’s spoken to and who he hasn’t.”
Lastly, Solar was asked about last week’s Twitter update, from Guru’s account, that made Solar the lone spokesman for Guru, stating all others were false. “Well, there’s a million Twitters [sic] out there,” said Solar with a chuckle. He did take responsibility for the update. He did add, “We look forward to the time Guru can speak directly to the fans.”
HipHopDX will keep you updated.
GET WELL GURU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FU*K SOLAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This dude is like the new Suge Knight.
WTF is Guru doing. Dude would not even be relevant if it was not for Premier’s stellar production. Take your own advice, Guru. Drop the petty shit, and team up with the man who got you to the top years ago.
This shit with Solar SUCKS.
#fucksolar
Lung probs & Guru weight loss…
Shit, hope it’s not cancer…
Get well soon Keith Elam… One love.
Solar a lyin ass ho. He needs to get fucked up asap
Solar has Guru brainwashed. If Solar claims to be this big fan of Guru, then he should make a Gangstarr reunion happen! Step to the side Solar and let Premo show you what a real superproducer looks like!
gurus my nigga and i hope he get better and when he does he need to get back wit primo and make a fukkin classic like all the other gangstarr records. i dont know bout this solar fuck but i do know he aint never gon have a bigger dick in the production game than dj premier. this nigga fucks every beat he make i mean like a super porn star. you cant fuck wit primo so on that note fuck solar and guru get back wit primo and let this nigga manufacture you some durable shit to rock over. i heard this nigga solar beats sounds like a mexican being raped in brazil or some shit!
I dislike Peter Rosenberg…he is so fake!
sorry to hear of Guru’s health status…Its a pity that these entertainers are in this fast paced life of travelling and slaving for their record labels(majors anyway) and find themselves in compromising situations ‘overseas’ with will females who are str8 up nasty..
And I don’t blame anyone, human nature always prevails and then the artist becomes a victim to disease (bioweapon-look it up- Dr Leonard Horovitz).
And unfortunately there are a lot of rappers and singers who have fallen victim to this and will continue until, we all learn to master self control…u don’t always have to eat whats offered to you..
Its sad to say, but I know the symptoms of this ish, and it sounds like AIDS….and Solar being all coy and secretive as to what’s really wrong with Guru is a dead giveaway…
The community needs to come together and expose the fact that there are many bioweapons and race specific ones that have being developed over the years especially for blacks…
…………….
get the FACTS first before u make assumptions homey
Gangstarr is legendary and will always be the best (IMO) 2 man group in HipHop…
(with all respect due to Eric B & Rakim and countless others, like I said, just my opinion)
I don’t know much about him but I haven’t heard anything good (musically or personally)…so it’s unfortunate that this Solar clown is gettin’ his 15 minutes off of this tragedy.
Premier’s beats & cuts and Guru’s thoughtful / intelligent lyrics…damn, them were the days.
Moment of Truth is still in heavy rotation…
“No one is untouchable, no man is bullet proof…we all must meet
our Moment of Truth…”
Get well soon Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal
fuck solar! shady ass nigga.
it´s one thing to make a video saying that “u cant get in”
its another to speak on guru´s condition once he saw him
Wasnt this what Guru didnt want people to know?
Thats highly disrespectul …solar been with guru for years ,working on albums ,doing shows overseas …i think he knows best what Guru wants or wanted
As far as gangstarr,i got a feeling like some beef been going around that we dont know ,i remember hearing a track from foxxx talking bout smacking guru and so on a few weeks ago
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Fuck Solar!
Thats Bullshit.
Don’t deny them access. Don’t you think that it would be a good idea for them to come back together because something like this?
None of you know anything about this man’s life. Shut your mouth.
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I would not like to hear the name Solar or anything coming from someone named Solar ever again. He is not a grown man’s personal spokesperson, not when real family and serious health issues is concerns. Let me hear from a hired lawyer instead.
I hope Solar reads this.
You’re a fucking disgrace and you should crawl back under the unknown from where you once came
R.I.P Guru
Respect Premo and GANGSTARR