
Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell
- Date of Birth: 1965-01-21
- Date of Death: 2002-10-30
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Biography
Jason William Mizell (January 21, 1965 – October 30, 2002), better known by his stage name Jam Master Jay, was an American musician and DJ. He was the DJ of the influential hip hop group Run-DMC. Du... Jason William Mizell (January 21, 1965 – October 30, 2002), better known by his stage name Jam Master Jay, was an American musician and DJ. He was the DJ of the influential hip hop group Run-DMC. During the 1980s, Run-DMC became one of the biggest hip hop groups and are credited with breaking hip hop into mainstream music. Mizell was murdered in his Queens, New York recording studio in a 2002 shooting that remained cold until two perpetrators were arrested in 2020. In 2024, both perpetrators were found guilty of murdering Mizell and face between 20 years to life in prison. A third suspect in the murder was also arrested in 2023 and is awaiting trial.

Tougher Than Leather
Action, Crime, Music • 1988 September

Who's the Man?
Drama, Action, Comedy • 1993 April

Big Fun in the Big Town
Documentary, Music • 1986 June

The Ben Stiller Show
Comedy • 1992 September

And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Documentary, Music • 2004 April

American Rap Stars
Documentary, Music • 2002 January

Rappin' With The Rickster
Documentary • 2010 January

The Making of Sun City
Documentary, Music • 1985 January

2 Turntables and a Microphone
Music, Documentary • 2008 June

Run-DMC – Together Forever
Music • 2002 June