Two men convicted of Run-DMC star’s murder in 2002

In 2002, two men were convicted of the murder of Jason Mizell, better known as Jam Master Jay, the DJ of legendary hip-hop group Run-DMC. Mizell was shot and killed in his recording studio in Queens, New York, in a crime that shocked the music community.

After years of investigation and legal proceedings, two men, Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr., were found guilty of the murder in 2020. Witnesses who had been reluctant to come forward for fear of retaliation finally provided crucial testimony that helped secure the convictions.

The case was a bittersweet victory for Mizell’s family, friends, and fans, who had waited nearly two decades for justice to be served. The legacy of Jam Master Jay lives on through his contributions to hip-hop music and culture, and his tragic death serves as a reminder of the violence that can often plague the industry.