Two men convicted of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay

Jam Master Jay, whose real name was Jason Mizell, was a prominent member of the hip hop group Run-DMC during the 1980s when rap music began gaining mainstream popularity. However, his career faced setbacks in the 1990s due to financial problems and he reportedly became involved in cocaine deals as a middleman. Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington were convicted of murdering Jam Master Jay. The shooting was believed to be an act of revenge for a failed drug deal according to prosecutors. The trial resulted in strong emotions with Ronald Washington shouting at the jury after the verdict. Karl Jordan Jr. expressed gratitude amidst the chaos. It's important to note that there seems to be some consistency among the articles regarding the conviction of Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington for Jam Master Jay's murder, but there is a difference in the information about Jam Master Jay's involvement in drug deals prior to his death.