"Unveiling the Tragic Events Surrounding Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay's Murder"
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Jam Master Jay was celebrating 50 Cent's record deal just a day before his 2002 murder, according to court testimony. His cousin revealed that Jay was ecstatic about 50 Cent's signing to Dr. Dre's label, but the next day, Jay was shot and killed in his studio. The alleged assassins, Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr., are facing charges of murder while engaged in a narcotics trafficking conspiracy. Witnesses, including Jay's cousin and an aspiring singer, testified about the events leading up to and during the murder. The trial is expected to last four weeks.
- Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay was celebrating 50 Cent’s first record deal just one day before 2002 murder, slain DJ’s cousin says New York Post
- She hoped to sing for a rap icon. Instead, she was there the night Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay died The Associated Press
- Accused killer of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay can't have his lyrics used against him, judge rules USA TODAY
- Jam Master Jay ‘Was Worried,’ Started Carrying a Gun Days Before He Was Killed Rolling Stone
- Singer at Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay murder trial weeps describing his death New York Daily News
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