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Run DMC's Jam Master Jay shot to death in Queens, NY

Posted on 10/30/2002 8:15:13 PM PST by BurbankKarl

Kind of shocked to hear this one...Run DMC kept their music relatively clean when all the Gangsta Rap hit in the last 80s...

NEW YORK — Legendary hip-hop DJ Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC was shot and killed in Queens on Wednesday (October 30), according to the group's camp.

Police have confirmed that two men were shot inside a studio on Merrick Boulevard at 7:30 p.m. local time and say the victims have not been identified.

According to police, one man was dead on arrival after being rushed to a local hospital. Representatives for Run-DMC claim the victim was Jam Master Jay, a.k.a. Jason Mizell.

Police did not disclose the condition of the other victim.

Right before the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards in August, Darryl McDaniels, a.k.a. Jay's longtime musical compatriot DMC, said that the Queens group was going to hit the studio and road for an album and tour in commemoration of their 20th anniversary (see "Run-DMC Plan Return To B-Boyism On Anniversary LP").

Run-DMC, who recently wrapped a tour with Kid Rock and Aerosmith, were scheduled to perform Thursday (October 31) as part of the half-time festivities at a Washington Wizards home game.


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To: The Great Satan
It's bad news Run DMC were anti gangsta-rap.


21 posted on 10/30/2002 8:34:09 PM PST by John Lenin
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To: SevenofNine
Can you translate, please?
22 posted on 10/30/2002 8:34:24 PM PST by habs4ever
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To: The Great Satan
They sang with Aerosmith on "Walk This Way"
23 posted on 10/30/2002 8:34:40 PM PST by Tree of Liberty
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To: The Great Satan
Very sad news. Jam Master Jay was a great DJ, and certainly didn't espouse 'gangsta trippin'.
24 posted on 10/30/2002 8:34:51 PM PST by Hazzardgate
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To: newsperson999
The last "rap" song I remember liking was something called "Rumors:"
In a camisole
She's six feet tall
She'll knock you to your knees
Or something like that.
25 posted on 10/30/2002 8:35:35 PM PST by The Great Satan
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To: The Great Satan
Any songs that I, a 41 year old white guy, might know?

You maybe too young for that, but didn't he co-write "What the World Needs Now (Is Love Sweet Love!)"?

26 posted on 10/30/2002 8:35:37 PM PST by Revolting cat!
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To: BurbankKarl
NOOO WAAYYYYY


OH NOOO Grandmaster Jay got whack

That sucks I remember Run-Dmc back in the 1980s


War King of Rocks
27 posted on 10/30/2002 8:38:25 PM PST by SevenofNine
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To: Treeless Branch
He won't stop rockin until he retires

Or, until he dies the gansta way, with a bullet in the cranium.

I sort of liked Run-DMC, but I refuse to elevate any rap artist to the level of groups that can actually play musical instruments. There simply is no comparison between rhyming words and playing a guitar or piano (or any instrument) well; or, for that matter, actually writing a song that has more to it than just a beat.

(climbs into flame-proof suit to repel flames being tossed his way by angry Gen-Xers)

28 posted on 10/30/2002 8:51:06 PM PST by Major Matt Mason
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To: Russell Scott
I am certianly no rap fan. However Run DMS was NOT gangsta rap. They were as much Gansta as Martha Stewart.

I suppose you have never heard their music? No violence, little vulgarity.
29 posted on 10/30/2002 8:52:35 PM PST by jbstrick
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To: The Great Satan
This Amazon link is a link to their recent Greatest Hits release. Pretty much covers, well, their greatest hits.
30 posted on 10/30/2002 8:54:04 PM PST by NYC GOP Chick
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To: Major Matt Mason
Nobody compared him to Jimmy Hendrix, baby boomer.
The guy was creative and made some catchy music.
He also was a christian and somebody's son.
31 posted on 10/30/2002 8:54:50 PM PST by Treeless Branch
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To: NYC GOP Chick
Thanks for the link. Played a few clips. Sounds bloody awful, if you ask me. But, to each his own.
32 posted on 10/30/2002 8:57:02 PM PST by The Great Satan
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To: BurbankKarl
Legendary hip-hop DJ Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC was shot and killed in Queens on Wednesday (October 30), according to the group's camp.

They have a camp? Where is it? Sleeping bags? Toasting marshmellows.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

May he rest in peace.

33 posted on 10/30/2002 9:08:28 PM PST by mcenedo
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To: mhking
No more Jam Master Jammin. Sad day.
34 posted on 10/30/2002 9:11:24 PM PST by Shermy
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To: stands2reason
Evidently I can't read either. If this ain't gangster rap, then Led Zepplin isn't rock and roll. If I was that stupid, I would probably actually listen to this garbage.

Whatcha Gonna Do by Run DMC

Never let a punk get away with murder
Gun shots, gun shots, all you heard-a
What's up? What's up? What's the word up?
Press your luck or buck another sucker just ducked
Ooh, whatcha gonna do (4X)

A vain from my brain means I'm causin em pain
Comin rough with the stuff that's just a part of the game
The rhymes have been hard since the start of the jam
So I'ma pull my jammy out and I'ma murder the man
Bust a rap like a cap, put a hole in your soul
Take the trigger then you figured that I'm losin control
I go loco with the vocals, yo goes the chokehold
And I broke those pros with the dope flows
I slow rolls, NO I don't smoke those
Leave the blunts for the punks in front rows
I said mine, headline or deadline
You see redline, here comes your bedtime
I lay it down, lay it low
Now I'm off and runnin on some new rhyme flow
I flex break necks bust tecs mic checks son
fill you full of lead and now get ready for the next one

Never let a punk get away with murder
Gun shots, gun shots, all you heard-a
What's up? What's up? What's the word up?
Press your luck or buck another sucker just ducked
Ooh, whatcha gonna do (4X)

35 posted on 10/30/2002 9:13:19 PM PST by Russell Scott
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To: BurbankKarl
RIP Jam Master Jay ...

I liked Run DMC ... still have a tape of them in concert from about 1985 or so ... I never really liked rap music (being more inclined to harmonic complexity and other high-brow musical notions) but I did like their stuff ... they were not at all 'Gangsta' ... 3 doods making 'music' with what the had (turntables and mics.)
36 posted on 10/30/2002 9:22:42 PM PST by spodefly
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To: The Great Satan
This is horrible news. Bottom line...Jay was a class act. Horrible loss even if you are not a rap fan. They were just enjoying a new sort of comeback on tour with Kid Rock and Aerosmith. RIP Jay.
37 posted on 10/30/2002 9:31:17 PM PST by My Favorite Headache
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To: BurbankKarl
This is sad. He was one of the few rappers that I could let my kids listen to over the years. He was quite a talent and will be missed, especially by those of us in the music business who don't like to cuss every other word.
38 posted on 10/30/2002 9:33:11 PM PST by Hail Caesar
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To: Hail Caesar
He was one of the few rappers

He was the DJ, he never "rapped" on anything I don't think.

39 posted on 10/30/2002 9:36:49 PM PST by Mordoch
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To: Sir Gawain
Run DMC wasn't ganster. Evidently you haven't heard them.

Yes they were, in their last few albums. They were on drugs, drinking, and generally outta hand. Recently they had cleaned up again though.

40 posted on 10/30/2002 9:38:22 PM PST by Mordoch
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