The Disturbing Murder of Rapper Jam Master Jay
How two men were indicted for the murder eighteen years after the killing.
If you grew up in the 1980s, you have probably heard of a band called Run-D.M.C. During the 80s, the rap group was one of the most popular music groups in the entire world. With hits ranging from It’s Trickey to Walk This Way, listening to their music always made you get up and dance.
Jason William Mizell, or better known as Jam Master Jay, was the DJ of Run-D.M.C. — performing a vital role in the overall success of the group. The group is credited with bringing the music genre of hip hop into mainstream music.
However, the music group’s utter success would be cut short in an instance when Jam Master Jay was brutally murdered in his own studio in Queens.
His Career
Ever since he was a kid, Mizell had a passion for music. Around his house, he would always be singing and making music with whatever he could find. He was born in Brooklyn and later moved to Hollis, Queens when he was ten years old.
When Mizell was 13 years old he discovered DJing and fell in love immediately. After a few years of practicing the art, Mizell decided to begin playing at bars and parks for the people of his community. In his career…
