Obituary of Jam Master Jay

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Jam Master Jay

Jason William Mizell aka Jam Master Jay (born January 21, 1965 in New York City, New York) was a disc jockey and musician who was best known for being the DJ of the hip hop group, “Run-DMC.”Jason died on October 30, 2002 and his death was reportedly because he was shot and killed in his recording studio. He died young at age 37.

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Jam Master Jay Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Mizell, Jason
    • Common Name: Jam Master Jay
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: January 21, 1965
    • Age: 37 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Jam Master Jay, DJ Jazzy Jase, Jam Master Funk
    • Occupations:
    • Genres:
    • Active Years: 1983-2002
    • Net Worth: $1 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Blue (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Jason's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Jason William Mizell
    • Father: Jesse Mizell
    • Mother: Connie Mizell-Perry
    • Brother(s):
      • Marvin L. Thompson
    • Sister(s):
      • Bonita Jones
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Terri Corley (married?-2002, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • DJ Jam Master J’Son (born April 14, 1986)
      • Jesse Mizell
      • TJ Mizell
    • Daughter(s):
      • Tyra Myricks

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 30 2002 at age 37
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Murder (gunshot)
  • Interment: Buried at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York)

Category Tags:

Disc JockeyMusician Hip Hop Music Genre American Born on January 21st Born in 1965 Born in New York Died in 2002 Died at age 37 Died from Murder

Quotable Quotes:

"Jason Mizell, also known as Jam Master Jay, lived a life full of passion, talent, and dedication to his art, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry and those who knew him. (V)"

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