BREAKING NEWS -- Jam Master Jay from Run DMC Shot & Killed
10-30-02, 09:56 PM
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BREAKING NEWS -- Jam Master Jay from Run DMC Shot & Killed
Reported on local NY ABC channel 7...
Jam Master Jay was shot dead in a recording studio in Jamaica, Queens. He and a hispanic friend were shot dead by a gunmen who walked into a room they were relaxing in and shot them both.
I'll post a link to the story as soon as it's up.
Jam Master Jay was shot dead in a recording studio in Jamaica, Queens. He and a hispanic friend were shot dead by a gunmen who walked into a room they were relaxing in and shot them both.
I'll post a link to the story as soon as it's up.
10-30-02, 10:17 PM
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http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/news/wab...berkilled.html
Jam Master Jay Killed in Shooting
(New York-WABC, October 30, 2002) — Jam Master Jay, a member of the pioneering rap group Run DMC, has been shot to death.
He was attacked at a recording studio in Queens, on Merrick Boulevard in the Jamaica section. Authorities tell Eyewitness News he and another man were sitting in a lounge next to the recording studio when someone burst in and opened fire. As of 11:00pm Wednesday, police had no one in custody in the killing.
Run DMC fans began gathering at the scene, some hugging each other and crying.
Jam Master Jay Killed in Shooting
(New York-WABC, October 30, 2002) — Jam Master Jay, a member of the pioneering rap group Run DMC, has been shot to death.
He was attacked at a recording studio in Queens, on Merrick Boulevard in the Jamaica section. Authorities tell Eyewitness News he and another man were sitting in a lounge next to the recording studio when someone burst in and opened fire. As of 11:00pm Wednesday, police had no one in custody in the killing.
Run DMC fans began gathering at the scene, some hugging each other and crying.
10-30-02, 10:29 PM
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Damn 
this will be another sad day to my f'ed up momemnts in hip hop
I'm just waiting to hear some half assed report on rap music violence and insinuate that was the cause of his death.
"The king of rappers there aint none hirer/sucka MC's should all retire." (not exact words)
R.I.P
this will be another sad day to my f'ed up momemnts in hip hop I'm just waiting to hear some half assed report on rap music violence and insinuate that was the cause of his death.
"The king of rappers there aint none hirer/sucka MC's should all retire." (not exact words)
R.I.P
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10-30-02, 10:45 PM
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DAMN!
Man - as an "old schooler" myself - this hurts. For a lot of Run-DMC fans, it was "Hard Times" or "It's Like That" that first made them Run-DMC fans; for me it was 1984's "Jam Master Jay" that got me hooked. To this day I still rock the instrumental of that and "Peter Piper" just to hear Jay's incredible technique on the 1 and 2's.
R.I.P. J.M.J.
Jam Master Jay that is his name
And all wild DJ's he will tame
Behind the turntables is where he stands
Then there is the movement of his hands
So when asked who's the best, y'all should say:
"Run-D.M.C. and Jam Master Jay"
Man - as an "old schooler" myself - this hurts. For a lot of Run-DMC fans, it was "Hard Times" or "It's Like That" that first made them Run-DMC fans; for me it was 1984's "Jam Master Jay" that got me hooked. To this day I still rock the instrumental of that and "Peter Piper" just to hear Jay's incredible technique on the 1 and 2's.
R.I.P. J.M.J.
Jam Master Jay that is his name
And all wild DJ's he will tame
Behind the turntables is where he stands
Then there is the movement of his hands
So when asked who's the best, y'all should say:
"Run-D.M.C. and Jam Master Jay"
10-30-02, 11:21 PM
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well goddamn....I be illin.....
Raising Hell was one of my favorite albums in high school....my addidas, it's tricky.....all solid gold from the, imho, best years of rap. This is just very sad
Raising Hell was one of my favorite albums in high school....my addidas, it's tricky.....all solid gold from the, imho, best years of rap. This is just very sad
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I just made a thread on this but deleted it after seeing this one open....here's what i got
We regret to inform you that the legendary DJ Jam Master Jay (Jason
Mizell)
of Run DMC, was killed in Jamaica, Queens, tonight at a recording
studio. The
news anchor reported that he appears to have died from a single shot to
the
head. The anchor also said that the police investigation to find out
what
really happened could go well into the morning. A 25 yr. old man was
shot in
the leg. Jam Master Jay was only 37. He will be sorely missed by the
Hip Hop
community. We would like to express our condolences to his family,
friends,
affiliates and fans. He won't be forgotten.
Sincerely
Christie Z- and Fabel Pabon
This is the only website that seemed the most official for Run DMC
news. God
willing, you can check this site for more information as it's
available.
http://thadweb.com/rundmc/
Afrika Bambaataa for alerted us to this news after he heard it on the
radio.
We regret to inform you that the legendary DJ Jam Master Jay (Jason
Mizell)
of Run DMC, was killed in Jamaica, Queens, tonight at a recording
studio. The
news anchor reported that he appears to have died from a single shot to
the
head. The anchor also said that the police investigation to find out
what
really happened could go well into the morning. A 25 yr. old man was
shot in
the leg. Jam Master Jay was only 37. He will be sorely missed by the
Hip Hop
community. We would like to express our condolences to his family,
friends,
affiliates and fans. He won't be forgotten.
Sincerely
Christie Z- and Fabel Pabon
This is the only website that seemed the most official for Run DMC
news. God
willing, you can check this site for more information as it's
available.
http://thadweb.com/rundmc/
Afrika Bambaataa for alerted us to this news after he heard it on the
radio.
10-31-02, 01:00 AM
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no...no...no...no...
JMJ was the sonic keystone that made me jam on RAISING HELL all through the late 1980s...damn...why does this have to happen in this day and age...?
I hope the scumbag who took him away from us pays for this crime!
10-31-02, 07:14 AM
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I am from around the way
And Run goes to school every day
And Jay plays the records he has to play
And we get down with no delay, HEY!
I rock the party with the words I speak
And Run says the rhymes that are unique
And Jay cuts the records every day of the week
And we are the crew that can never be beat
So don't try to diss me, try to be my friend
'Cause if you do, you'll get yours in the end
The rhymes we say so set a trend
Because a devistating rap is what we send
R.I.P. Jay
And Run goes to school every day
And Jay plays the records he has to play
And we get down with no delay, HEY!
I rock the party with the words I speak
And Run says the rhymes that are unique
And Jay cuts the records every day of the week
And we are the crew that can never be beat
So don't try to diss me, try to be my friend
'Cause if you do, you'll get yours in the end
The rhymes we say so set a trend
Because a devistating rap is what we send
R.I.P. Jay
10-31-02, 07:59 AM
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R.I.P. Jam Master Jay...
You rocked the house.
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
He's a one man band, in his own right
Jam-Master jams to the broad daylight
No instruments needed, just two record players
A stage, a crowd, and two rhyme-sayers
The creed is to hear, so have no fear
Definition defined, the position is clear
You couldn't be late, hesitate to debate
Jam-Master is here, and you could not wait
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Now he's the Jam-Master, and we're the MCs
Like lightning and thunder, we're knocking down trees
While sucker DJs are busting out seeds
My man Jam-Master scratching hard crossings
So why don't you listen, or you'll be missin'
The cuts and the scratches, bass, treble and the mission
The force and the power, coming hour after hour
So get up off the wall, don't you be a wall flower
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
The alert is red, this is what we said
The meaning of Master means he's our head
The meaning of Jam is a big party
The records that he plays for the crowds of plenty
And when he comes on, the crowd goes off
It's all hard rock, there's nothing soft
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
He has a little soul, to rock n' roll
Every record that he touches turns to gold
He's well conducted, self-instructed
His styles were plied, heavily constructed
Mechanically inclined, and if you don't mind
We add spice to your life, time after time
And think about times, where he's a long laster
We rock our rhymes for the Jam-Master
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
His name's Jam-Master, call him Jay
The crowd goes wild when he starts to play
Everything is correct, and A-OK
Jam-Master's on a move, but his sounds will stay
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
From end to start, start to end
Not only does he scratch, but he's our friend
We could not wait to let you see
The things that he does for D and me
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
He's a one man band, in his own right
Jam-Master jams to the broad daylight
No instruments needed, just two record players
A stage, a crowd, and two rhyme-sayers
The creed is to hear, so have no fear
Definition defined, the position is clear
You couldn't be late, hesitate to debate
Jam-Master is here, and you could not wait
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Now he's the Jam-Master, and we're the MCs
Like lightning and thunder, we're knocking down trees
While sucker DJs are busting out seeds
My man Jam-Master scratching hard crossings
So why don't you listen, or you'll be missin'
The cuts and the scratches, bass, treble and the mission
The force and the power, coming hour after hour
So get up off the wall, don't you be a wall flower
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
The alert is red, this is what we said
The meaning of Master means he's our head
The meaning of Jam is a big party
The records that he plays for the crowds of plenty
And when he comes on, the crowd goes off
It's all hard rock, there's nothing soft
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
He has a little soul, to rock n' roll
Every record that he touches turns to gold
He's well conducted, self-instructed
His styles were plied, heavily constructed
Mechanically inclined, and if you don't mind
We add spice to your life, time after time
And think about times, where he's a long laster
We rock our rhymes for the Jam-Master
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
His name's Jam-Master, call him Jay
The crowd goes wild when he starts to play
Everything is correct, and A-OK
Jam-Master's on a move, but his sounds will stay
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
From end to start, start to end
Not only does he scratch, but he's our friend
We could not wait to let you see
The things that he does for D and me
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
Couldn't wait to see Jam-Master jammin'
Couldn't wait to see the master jam
10-31-02, 08:06 AM
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RIP Jay
Although no one deserves to die,
you especially did not.
Run DMCs lyrics were never about violence,
and seeing your interviews you seemed
like the nicest one in the group.
I got your greatest hits cd in my player
as a tribute to a true legend.
"JAY are the letters in his name
cuttin' and scratchin' are the aspects of his game"
RIP, Heaven is gonna be much iller!
Although no one deserves to die,
you especially did not.
Run DMCs lyrics were never about violence,
and seeing your interviews you seemed
like the nicest one in the group.
I got your greatest hits cd in my player
as a tribute to a true legend.
"JAY are the letters in his name
cuttin' and scratchin' are the aspects of his game"
RIP, Heaven is gonna be much iller!
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10-31-02, 08:37 AM
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RIP JMJ...
This is quite sad... I've been a RUN fan for quite a while... i totally regret not seeing them this summer.... I'm gonna put on "Tougher Than leather" now and remember one of the hip hop greats...
MATT
This is quite sad... I've been a RUN fan for quite a while... i totally regret not seeing them this summer.... I'm gonna put on "Tougher Than leather" now and remember one of the hip hop greats...
MATT
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Goddamn that DJ made my day
Saw them a couple years ago. Jay was the show. He seemed larger than life, cutting up and scratching like crazy. I've been thinking about them lately with the WIld Style DVD out reminding me of all my great memories of discovering rap back in the day. Run DMC were huge to me and I ran their tapes until they were unlistenable.
R.I.P. Jay
10-31-02, 08:50 AM
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And one other thing. RUn DMC were never about violence, gangs or even cursing. This is bulls**** and it really makes me mad to think of all the people out there who will think "There goes another thug rapper killed by his own attitude." I don't know all about Jay's personal life but I think it's safe to say that this is a total raw deal.
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"If you love this hip-hop thing like I love this hip-hop thing, it's a sad day," Big Daddy Kane's longtime DJ, Mr. Cee, urged as he fought back tears throughout Flex's show. "This has to stop, not just in hip-hop, but all over. This violence is just crazy. It's unreal."
