Gang Starr

EXCLUSIVE: Solar Won’t Leave DJ Premier Alone—Once Again Suing Over “Gang Starr” Name

Jun 23, 2025 @ 8:00 PM

Infamous producer Solar is suing DJ Premier over Gang Starr royalties and trademarks and attempting to take control of the name.

DJ Premier Plugs New Gang Starr Music With More Unearthed Guru Vocals

Jun 24, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

It will serve as the first new Gang Starr material since 2019's "One of the Best Yet."

Tom Hanks Unaware Of How Many Rappers Reference Him In Their Music—Until Now

May 17, 2023 @ 5:20 PM

During a recent sit-down with Ari Melber for The Beat's "Summit Series," Tom Hanks—the actor everybody seems to love—was shown a video montage of the many artists who've included him in their songs, including Gang Starr. Frank Ocean, Killer Mike to Tyga.

EXCLUSIVE: Guru’s Estate Says Solar Looted His Life Insurance Policy & Retirement Fund

Aug 17, 2021 @ 7:33 PM

The estate of late rapper Guru of the revered group Gang Starr is suing his former "business partner" Solar, who is accused of lying to a court and stealing the rapper's assets!

DJ Premier Talks Working With Guru’s Son For Gang Starr’s “Family And Loyalty” Music Video Featuring J. Cole

Oct 3, 2019 @ 6:55 AM

Watch the legendary Hip Hop duo’s new visuals.

J. Cole Announces Gang Starr’s “Family And Loyalty” As His Final Feature

Sep 23, 2019 @ 8:52 AM

DJ Premier recruited the North Carolinian for the Boom-Bap collab.

DJ Premier To Showcase Gang Starr Catalog On New Tour With The BADDER Band

Apr 13, 2017 @ 4:06 PM

DJ PREMIER IS GOING TO PERFORM HIS CATALOG! READ MORE!

L Dro Releases “Mass Appeal” Freestyle Paying Homage To Gangstarr

Aug 10, 2016 @ 2:45 PM

L DRO RELEASES TRIBUTE TO GANGSTARR

The Week Ahead in Hip-Hop: May 02, 2016–May 08, 2016

May 1, 2016 @ 3:13 PM

As the saying goes, “You don’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been.” Here is a look at notable events that took place in Hip-Hop this week from years past. If you’re having trouble viewing this Stackerdecks post: Click Here