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Jam-Master Jay

Born: 1965-01-1965 - Died: 2002-10-30
Cause of Death:
Murder


Death Summary: Jay was 37 years old when he was fatally shot in a recording studio in Queens, NY. The person he was with at the time was also shot in the leg but survived.

In 2008, Ronald "Tenad" Washington who was a suspect in the murder of Tupac Shakur's associate Randy Walker was named as an accomplice in Jay's murder.

Who was Jam-Master Jay : Jam-Master Jay (real name - Jason William Mizell) was the DJ and one of the founding members of legendary rap group RUN-DMC who's hits included King of Rock, Rock Box, My Adidas, the modern Christmas classic Christmas in Hollis, and of course the teaming up with Aerosmith on a cover of their song Walk this Way.

RUN-D.M.C is one of if not THE most influential groups in hip-hop history and much of that is thanks to the beats and records that Jam-Master Jay provided.

He also went on to start his own record label - Jam Master Jay Records.
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9 Signatures in Jam-Master Jay's guestbook

  1. Tyren b.q. Bailey Says:

    hi im dj strango and i ahve been a guest of run dmc and his music and it inspired meas jam master jay is known today………….rev run is fucking pissed even more …………………… these words will be in my heaad forever

  2. Reginald James Says:

    I hate that you was taken away from us like that
    I hope and pray that your still making music in
    heaven jam on Jam-Master Jay

  3. grim Says:

    keep guns away from niggers and they will live longer. not that im complaing. thats hardcore pussys who cant fight, guns ARE FOR PUSSYS.

  4. katie Says:

    Run Dmc Jam Master Dies RIP

  5. Charlette Tucker Says:

    RIP JMJ we all know the good die young your music was around before I was born and shall enjoy listening to your music til the day I RIP

  6. cory Says:

    so sad he had to die hope ur still jammin out up thier buddy

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  9. Ethel Says:

    Missed talent. You were a pioneer and the BEST. RIP. Peace to the ones left behind.


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