As 2010 draws to a close, one of the stories which dominated the Hip-Hop headlines was to death of the legendary Guru of Gang Starr after a bout with cancer. Unfortunately, a melancholy situation was made even worse once a letter surfaced – which Guru allegedly wrote, according to his partner Solar – detailing a strained relationship with  he (Guru) and DJ Premier as well as his own family.

It caused a firestorm of the debate and controversy, most of which fell on Solar’s lap as many saw this as his attempt to create unnecessary friction between all sides involved with him being the actual author of the letter. Primo sat down with MTV to speak candidly on how he handled the situation and his role in Guru’s funeral.

“The letter didn’t exist, which I didn’t… I wasn’t worried about that anyway, “said Primo. “Even if he did write that letter, I know how he writes. I’ve been around this guy for 23 years. I know everything about him and I know his family real well and they’re down with me, they ride with me.”

Primo went on to share intimate details of Guru’s funeral in which he and originating Gang Starr member Big Shug eulogized the fallen rap legend.

“We had a private funeral with his remains there and [I] spoke at the funeral,” shared the prolific producer. “It was a lovely ceremony. I did everything from the heart off my head, which is how you’re supposed to do it.”

Credit: MTV RapFix