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The story of the murder of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

Jam Master Jay was one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history. One-third of the rap group Run-DMC, he was known ...

How Run-DMC Made Christmas Cool for Hip-Hop

Christmas in Hollis” almost didn’t happen. According to Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, when Bill Adler, Def Jam Recordings’ first ...
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Judge overturns murder conviction in killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn’t enough evidence that the man had a motive to kill ...
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Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels Is Getting Vulnerable About His Mental Health: 'It's a Sign of Strength' (Exclusive)

'Kings From Queens: The Run DMC Story' is available to stream on Peacock now Noam Galai/Getty Run-DMC was one of the highest-selling hip-hop groups of the '80s, but Darryl "DMC" McDaniels couldn't ...