Quick Info
| Profession | DJ, musician, record producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/01/1965 |
| Age | 37 years (died on 30, Oct, 2002) |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Date of Death | 30/10/2002 |
Latest News about Jam Master Jay
27/04/2026
Jay Bryant pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge related to Jam Master Jay's 2002 killing, admitting he helped others enter the building so they could attack the DJ. Bryant also claimed he was the shooter, though prosecutors still identified Karl Jordan Jr. as the killer who fatally shot Mizell in the head.
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Bio/Wiki
| Jason William Mizell, better known as Jam Master Jay, was an American DJ, musician, and record producer. | |
| He was the DJ of Run-DMC and is widely credited as one of hip-hop’s most influential figures. | |
| Mizell was fatally shot in his Queens recording studio on October 30, 2002, and the case remained unsolved for over 20 years until convictions in 2024 and a guilty plea in 2026. |
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| Spouse | Terri Corley |
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Career
| Group | Run-DMC (DJ) |
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| Label | JMJ Records (founded 1989) |
| Other Ventures | Scratch DJ Academy (founded 2002) |
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| Birth Name | Jason William Mizell |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played trumpet from age 3, later mastered bass, guitar, and drums. | |
| 2. Began DJing at age 13 after family moved to Hollis, Queens. | |
| 3. Initially known as Jazzy Jase. | |
| 4. Signed 50 Cent and Onyx to JMJ Records. |