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Guru

American rapper (1961–2010)

  • Fame55.3
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia15.6K
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Lived 1961–2010, aged 49United States
United States flagUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
  • Wikipedia
    27 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1961–2010
    Aged 49
  • Known for
    The Substitute 2: Scho…
    1998
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Updated 2026-07-01

Keith Edward Elam, better known by his stage name Guru, was an American rapper, record producer and actor. He was a member of the hip-hop duo Gang Starr, along with DJ Premier. He was born in Boston.

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55.3
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Historical23.1
Source confidence75.0
Completeness85.0
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