Industry Apr 17, 2026

Jam Master Jay Murder Case Appeal

Government lawyers say a jury got it right when they convicted the Run-DMC rap icon's godson of his long-unsolved 2002 murder.

Originally published by Billboard
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Jam Master Jay Murder Case Appeal

Prosecutors are appealing to reinstate the conviction of the individual accused of murdering Jam Master Jay. The government argues that a jury correctly convicted the godson of the Run-DMC artist for the 2002 murder. Originally reported by Billboard.