One of the men allegedly connected to the murder of music icon Jam Master Jay reportedly did the most on social media to pay homage to the Run-DMC member. New reports and media screenshots show Karl Jordan Jr. has used his Instagram page to remember the man he’s accused of killing.
Karl Jordan’s JMJ Tributes
Over the past 24 hours, buzz has generated over Jordan’s mugshot scattering across the Internet. Once people connected KJ to his Instagram page, pics emerged of ample Jam Master Jay tributes.
PIX11 News exclusively obtained a photo Tuesday of Jam Master Jay’s accused killer, Karl Jordan Jr. Two law enforcement sources confirmed the picture’s authenticity. Jordan, 36, is accused of firing two bullets at the popular DJ from iconic rap group Run-DMC on Oct. 30, 2002. Jay’s real name was Jason Mizell. (Pix 11)
High-Key Details
According to reports, at least two men have landed in handcuffs and have connections to Jay a.k.a. Jason Mizell’s 2002 death. Law enforcement sources have also provided details on what ultimately motivated his life being taken away from him.
“It was all over drugs,” said a former investigator who worked on the case. One of the men, Ronald Washington, had long been suspected of being involved in the hip-hop pioneer’s execution-style murder in his Queens studio, the source said. Jay, 37, whose real name was Jason Mizell, was believed to have ponied up $15,000, while a pal put in another $15,000, to buy a total of 2 kilos of coke that the pair then planned to turn around and peddle. (The Post)
Wait, There’s More
Jay was reportedly new to the street hustle and even found himself allegedly getting robbed. JMJ’s decision to not pay up after the attack ultimately cost him his life.
Mizell was new to the drug world and just hoped to score a quick buck, sources told The Post around the time of his murder. But intermediaries who were friends of Mizell instead allegedly took both the cash and drugs and split. When the drug suppliers still demanded their dough, Mizell balked at paying any more, sources said. “He said he got robbed, [too], and couldn’t pay them back,” the former prober said. “After awhile, [the suppliers] said, ‘F–k it,’ and killed him,” the source said. “It looked like he had no way or intention of paying them, and they f–king shot him. (The Post)
Before You Go
Over the years, various hip-hop artists have remembered Jay’s legacy and celebrated his life across social media.