Gang Starr's Guru Dies of Cancer 5.54K Hamilton Nolan 04/20/10 08:05AM Filed to: and now he's dead and now he's dead Guru gang starr Rappers Hip Hop Obits Music Guru, the monotone-voiced MC in the classic hip hop group Gang Starr, died yesterday after an extended battle with cancer. He was 43. He and DJ Premier were one of East Coast hip hop's most consistently respected duos. Highlights below.