The influential rapper Guru has died in hospital aged 43 following a battle with cancer.
The Boston born MC, real name Keith Elam, was hospitalised last month after he suffered a heart attack and had been in a coma.
A statement issued by his friend and producer Solar said: 'Guru has passed away yesterday after a long battle with cancer.' 'Guru suffered from the malicious illness for over a year and after numerous special treatments under the supervision of medical specialists failed, the legendary MC succumbed to the disease.'