In 1987, Gang Starr consisted of Keithy E The Guru and DJ 1-2 B Down.

The story surrounding Guru’s last months continue to get more and more unclear.

The true nature of Guru’s relationship with Solar has been a hot topic of debate since Guru went into the hospital and Solar began acting on his behalf.

Superproducer Solar spoke with Sway of MTV News about the rumors surrounding Guru’s death and the letter that served as his last statement.

Guru’s partner in Gang Starr, DJ Premier, has issued the following statement on the passing of his former group mate. From DJPremierblog.com

The details surrounding the last months of Keith “Guru” Elam of Gang Starr’s life have been dogged by rumors, in-fighting, and questionable statements.

When news spread of Gang Starr’s Guru dying of Cancer the shock of his passing was only surpassed by the skepticism towards his final statement. Do you think he wrote it?

RIP Hip Hop legend Guru. Here's the letter he wrote to his fans and supporters.

Today hip-hop lost a great one, Keith “Guru” Elam. The founder of The Gang Starr and creator of the Jazzmatazz movement succumbed to Cancer at the age of 43.

<span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:x-small;">Legendary Gangstarr artist <strong>Guru</strong> has succumbed to cancer after a lengthy bout with the disease.</span>

(AllHipHop News) Hospitalized rapper Guru has issued another statement regarding his health condition, which doctors recently upgraded to stable.

“Superproducer” Solar, musical partner of former GangStarr emcee Guru, was interviewed by NYC’s Hot 97 morning jocks Cipha Sounds, Rosenberg, and K-Foxx.