Tragic loss of hip hop artist Jam Master Jay after fatal shooting

PIONEERING hip hop group Run DMC recently faced the tragic loss of band member Jam Master Jay (aka Jason Mizell). The rap star and producer was shot dead in his recording studio in New York on 30th October after two armed men entered the studio lounge. Another person present in the studio, Urieco Rincon, was shot in the leg. Run DMC, who are well known for their hit "It's Like That", were planning to release a new album in 2003 celebrating 20 years in music. CR

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