Now that a judge has overturned Karl Jordan Jr.’s conviction for the murder of Jam Master Jay because the prosecution couldn’t prove the motive, is it possible he did not have anything to do with the crime?Continue Reading
It was more than 20 years ago when Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell, one-third of the legendary rap trio Run-DMC, was murdered in his Queens, New York recording studio. On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington were convicted of killing Mizell. Jordan was Mizell’s godson andContinue Reading
Sunday night The Grammys celebrated 50 years of hip-hop with a lineup of some of the most prominent rappers of the genre. Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel, Run DMC, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, Rakim, Mr. Scarface, Busta Rhymes, Too Short, Ice-T, Method Man, Lil Baby, GloRilla, LL Cool JContinue Reading
Run DMC introduced a new style of hip-hop with their debut single “It’s Like That.” The hard beats, shouting delivery and leather suits were unlike the more carefree approach of previous artists like Kurtis Blow or The Sugar Hill Gang. Their raps about the toughness of capitalism and the stupidityContinue Reading