Posted on 10/31/200211/30/-0001 by atmasphereJam Master Jay, RIP Oct. 31 Jam Master Jay, a member of the groundbreaking and Grammy-winning rap trio Run-DMC, was shot and killed in a recording studio in the New York borough of Queens on Wednesday evening, as violence struck again at the heart of rap stardom. The 37-year-old rapper, whose real name was Jason Mizell, was pronounced dead at the scene. Share this:Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)