The Current Status of Every Murdered Rapper's Case
Since 1987, an astonishing number of rappers have been murdered, with many of them left unsolved. XXL checks in on the status of every murdered rapper's case.
Jam Master Jay
Two Men Arrested in the Murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay
Nearly 18 years later, two arrests have been made.
Greatest Hip-Hop DJs of All-Time
In celebration of their contributions to the culture, here are the greatest DJs in hip-hop history that every rap fan should know.
Jam Master Jay's Murder Officially Ruled a Cold Case
It's been 15 years since Run-DMC member Jam Master Jay was killed.
Adidas Superstar "Jam Master Jay"
adidas pays homage to the late Jam Master Jay with an upcoming Superstar sneaker.
Best Hip-Hop Instagrams Of The Day
Today, (Jan. 21) marks what would have been the 50th birthday of Jam Master Jay. Many paid tribute to the passed on rap icon via Instagram, including Rev Run and DJ Khaled. Rich Homie Quan also graced The Gram today with his freshly dyed red dreads, a choice that no one saw coming...
Today In Hip-Hop: Uriel “Tony” Rincon Speaks On Jam Master Jay Shooting
It has been 12 years since Jam Master Jay was murdered in cold blood. His chilling murder caused shock-waves throughout the hip-hop community, as people spent years pleading for answers regarding his unexpected demise. Today, in 2007, Uriel "Tony" Rincon—who was with JMJ during the shooting—broke his silence to the New York Daily News and told the about the horrific events that took pla
Jam Master Jay Dies-Today in Hip-Hop
Today, Oct. 30 in hip-hop history, Run D.M.C DJ Jam Master Jay was murdered in a recording studio in New York.
Strictly Business: Steve Lobel On Jam Master Jay, Eazy-E, Bone Thugs And More
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These Are The Best Hip-Hop Tribute Projects Of 2014 So Far
Tribute albums are about as old as music itself. In almost every music genre known to the world, there are tribute albums made, then remade again, to honor a particular artist's work. Hip-hop is no exception. While few projects can live up to the quality of the original, many have done an exceptional job of paying homage and pleasing loyal fans...
DMC Wishes Jam Master Jay A Happy Birthday
Run-D.M.C.'s Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell would have turned 49-years old today. Longtime comrade and bandmate Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels took to Instagram to wish his late friend a happy born day and to champion Jam Master Jay Foundation For Music, which supports education of the arts...
Jam Master Jay Transformed Hip-Hop In Many Ways
As today marks the untimely passing of Jam Master Jay, it's only right to honor, reflect,and appreciate the barriers that the legendary DJ broke in hip-hop. As a member of the legendary group Run D.M.C, Jay assisted in crafting a guide to territories that were then unheard of...