Keith Edward Elam (July 17, 1961 – April 19, 2010), better known by his stage name Guru (a backronym for Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal), was an American rapper, producer and actor. He was a member of the legendary hip hop duo Gang Starr, along with DJ Premier. He was born in Roxbury, Boston.

Guru

Acting Born July 17, 1961 – Died April 19, 2010

Keith Edward Elam (July 17, 1961 – April 19, 2010), better known by his stage name Guru (a backronym for Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal), was an American rapper, producer and actor. He was a member of the legendary hip hop duo Gang Starr, along with DJ Premier. He was born in Roxbury, Boston.

Known For

The Substitute 2: School's Out

Little B.

Who's the Man?

Lorenzo

Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool

Self

DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do

Self

3 A.M.

Hook-Off (as Keith Elam)

It Was All a Dream

Mass Appeal: The Best of Gang Starr

Self

Train Ride

Jay (as The Guru)

Urban Massacre

Cereal Killah