"Two Men Convicted in 2002 Murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay"

Two men, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, were convicted of the 2002 murder of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ending a long-standing mystery in the hip-hop world. The jury found them guilty of killing the pioneering DJ over a failed drug deal, marking a triumph for prosecutors who struggled to get witnesses to cooperate due to fear of retaliation. The verdict brings closure to the case, with relatives of Jam Master Jay welcoming the outcome. The trial shed light on the rapper's involvement in the drug trade to cover debts, but his musical achievements continue to be lauded despite the revelations.