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Guru, Solar Saga Continues: Ex-Bandmate Brownman Full Interview, Reveals More Disturbing Accounts

Birthplace Magazine — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:52:18 +0000

A longer transcript of an interview given to the Boston Phoenix by ex-Guru bandmate Nick "Brownman" Ali gives deeper insight into the strange and tumultuous relationship between Guru and Solar

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“Guru Was A Puppet” Says Brownman, Musician Who Toured With Late Hip Hop Icon

Manny Faces — Tue, 04 May 2010 20:14:13 +0000

BirthplaceMag.com's investigation into the Guru/Solar charity controversy quoted in Toronto Star article with Brownman, award-winning trumpeter who played alongside Guru

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Guru and Solar Ex-Employee Gives Shocking Interview: Details Violence, Manipulation

Birthplace Magazine — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:41:18 +0000

7 Grand Records ex-employee provides shocking behind-the-scenes accounts about the relationship between Guru and Solar

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Guru Charity Not Guru’s: Linked To Solar’s Wife, May Not Be Valid Non-Profit

Manny Faces — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:45:57 +0000

Our continuing investigation into the charity organization named in Guru's "letter to fans" shows an obscured connection to embattled business partner Solar

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Solar Disputes DJ Premier Description of Dying Guru

Birthplace Magazine — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:37:58 +0000

In an obvious response to DJ Premier's description of an unkempt, unconscious and lonely Guru on his deathbed, Solar twittered a direct rebuttal

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Questions Surround Guru Foundation Named In Farewell Letter To Fans

Birthplace Magazine — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:32:14 +0000

We had some questions about the foundation mentioned in the GURU "farewell letter" to fans. As with many recent stories involving the late rapper, the answers are not exactly clear.

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Guru’s Sister: Guru Never Regained Consciousness From February Coma

Manny Faces — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:57:10 +0000

The Source posted a statement from Patricia Elam, sister of the fallen rapper, stating the family has no knowledge of any charity in Guru's name

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Guru “Farewell” Letter To Fans Leaves More Questions Than Answers

Birthplace Magazine — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:05:20 +0000

The controversy surrounding the rapper's relationships as he battled cancer remain, even after his death, leaving many fans and friends confused

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