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Kiss off! NYC locals shred proposal to rename street corner after iconic rock group

"This corner has become New York's Abbey Road," argued Michael Fame, the fan behind the KISS Korner petition.

Jam Master Jay’s godson, childhood friend found guilty two decades after Run-DMC co-founder’s murder: ‘Greed and revenge’

Ronald Washington, 59, and Karl Jordan Jr., 40, were found guilty by a Brooklyn federal jury of murdering the 37-year-old Jason Mizell inside his Queens music studio in what prosecutors...

Jam Master Jay’s chilling final moments before fatal shooting revealed in haunting testimony at murder trial

The pioneering DJ for Run DMC -- whose real name was Jason Mizell -- died in what prosecutors said was a revenge killing after he became tied up in dealing...

Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay was celebrating 50 Cent’s first record deal just one day before 2002 murder, slain DJ’s cousin says

Hip-hop pioneer Jam Master Jay was celebrating 50 Cent's new record deal just a day before he was murdered in what prosecutors say was a revenge hit, according to court...

Witness to Run-DMC member Jam Master Jay’s shooting death points out accused killer in court: ‘Couldn’t believe what I saw’

Uriel "Tony" Rincon kept quiet for more than two decades -- until he took the stand in Brooklyn federal court.

Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay was killed in 'greed and revenge' ambush, prosecutor says as trial of alleged assassins begins

Opening arguments commenced in Brooklyn federal court today in the murder trial of two men accused of gunning down hip-hop icon Jason Mizell, better known as Jam Master Jay of...

Two men to stand trial in Brooklyn for cold case murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay

Ronald Washington, 59, and Karl Jordan, 40, face murder and narcotics trafficking charges after they were arrested in 2020 for the chilling, execution-style killing at Mizell's 24/7 Studio on Merrick...

Fa la la! Which Christmas song sings to the spirit of your zodiac sign?

From November 1 onward to New Year's Day we are inundated with the background sounds of the most wonderful time of the year. For some, its fa-la-la-la f--k off with...

Rap icons rock Yankee Stadium to celebrate five decades of hip-hop

The line-up included Snoop Dogg, Run-DMC, Nas and Lauryn Hill.

Run-DMC, Ghostface Killah say it's 'forever' before Yankee Stadium show

“We had a responsibility to the true pioneers who created this culture, before recorded rap, to make sure that this thing lasts forever," says DMC.

Here's how to see Run DMC, Snoop Dogg and Lil Wayne in NYC for under $60

Run-DMC, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and Lil Kim headline the one-night-only event at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 11.

How much are tickets to LL Cool J and Run DMC's Rock The Bells in Queens?

LL Cool J has The Roots, Run DMC, Queen Latifah, Ludacris and De La Soul coming to Queens with him on Aug. 5.

Who's performing at this year's massive Hip Hop 50 at Yankee Stadium?

You don't need to push us. We're already close to the edge of buying Hip Hop 50 tickets.

3rd man charged in connection to 2002 murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay

Bryant was spotted entering the building just before shots rang out, and a piece of clothing he left behind contained his DNA, officials said.

Word up! New photo exhibit captures 50 years of hip-hop — and NYC's vital role

Born in The Bronx, heard around the world.

My Christmas-in-NYC playlist: Tunes keeping the city singing and hanging on

In a city that’s somehow still singing and wobbling along this holiday season after two tough years, love’s really the only way for New Yorkers to measure a year.

Mayor Adams hosts hip hop's greatest names at City Hall on eve of rap's 50th anniversary

Mayor Eric Adams kept it trill Monday, inviting some of the biggest names in hip hop to City Hall to mark the genre's upcoming 50th anniversary next year.

Jam Master Jay's killer filmed a video in front of DJ's mural: prosecutors

The amateur video was one of several instances when Karl Jordan Jr. proved himself a danger to the community by openly bragging about dealing drugs and possessing guns following Jay’s...

Doug E. Fresh goes back to his rap origins with Jalen Rose

Rap pioneer Doug E. Fresh discusses his early years in the game on "Renaissance Man" with Jalen Rose. The Human Beatbox remembers Biz Markie making friends with his grandmother, wearing...

Feds won't pursue death penalty in Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay slay case

Federal prosecutors say in the documents, which were filed over the weekend, that they won't seek the death penalty in the pair's upcoming trial.