22 Years Later: Close Friend and Godson Convicted as Shooters in Jam Master Jay Murder Case

After more than two decades of speculation and frustration, justice has finally been served in the tragic case of Jam Master Jay’s murder. On Tuesday, Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr., both closely associated with the legendary DJ, were found guilty of his murder, bringing some closure to a case that has haunted the music community since 2002. The verdict, delivered in a New York City courtroom, marked the end of a long and arduous legal journey. The trial unearthed a tale of betrayal and violence stemming from a drug deal gone awry. Washington and Jordan, once considered friends and confidants of Jam Master Jay, turned against him after being excluded from a lucrative narcotics transaction. Their resentment boiled over, leading to a heinous act of violence that shook the hip-hop world to its core. Jason Mizell, known professionally as Jam Master Jay, was a founding member of the iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC. Alongside Joseph “Run” Simmons and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Mizell helped pioneer the genre, delivering timeless hits such as “It’s Tricky” and “Walk This Way.” However, as the group’s fame waned, Mizell became entangled in the dangerous world of cocaine trafficking—a decision that ultimately cost him his life....