Earlier this week, Gang Starr rapper Guru suffered a heart attack that put him in a coma. Rumors of the 43-year-old MC's death were quick to circulate, but it turns out that Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal is alive and well enough to issue a statement to AllHipHop.com. According to the statement, he's currently recuperating from surgery.

The man born Keith Elam told the website, "I am doing fine and I am recovering! I'm weak though. [Recent producing partner] Solar is the only person who has the accurate info on my situation. Any info from anybody else is false! I appreciate your well wishes and all the love!"