Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay’s 2002 killing trial is starting
One of the hip-hop world's most infamous and elusive crimes is finally going to trial in Brooklyn federal court and testing Run-DMC's anti-drug image. More
January 29, 2024
Jam Master Jay
Jay, born Jason Mizell, formed Run-DMC in the early 1980s with Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and Joseph Simmons, known as DJ Run and Rev. Run. In 2002, Jay was killed in his Hollis recording studio over an alleged drug dispute.
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January 17, 2024
3rd man charged in 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay
Two other men were previously indicted in the hip-hop trailblazer's death, and have pleaded not guilty in the case. More
May 30, 2023
Prosecutors: Jam Master Jay killer rapped in front of mural
Karl Jordan Jr., charged in the slaying of Jam Master Jay once filmed a rap video in front of a mural commemorating the beloved Run-DMC member, prosecutors say in court papers opposing the defendant's release on bail. More
February 23, 2022
Suspect in Jam Master Jay killing pleads not guilty
NEW YORK (AP) — A man eyed for years as a possible suspect in the 2002 fatal shooting of hip-hop pioneer Jam Master Jay pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Tuesday, and remained in federal custody where he is already serving a prison sentence for robbery. Ronald Washington, 56, entered his plea remotely from […] More
August 18, 2020
2 men charged in ’02 killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay
By JIM MUSTIAN, MICHAEL BALSAMO and TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly two decades after the slaying of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, federal prosecutors said Monday they have solved one of New York City’s most enduring mysteries, charging two men from his neighborhood with murder and suggesting that the hip-hop artist […] More
August 17, 2020