Jam Master Jay's Family Speaks About Arrests: "We Have Mixed Emotions"

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Two people have been arrested and indicted for the shooting death of the music icon 18 years after he was killed.

The hip hop world was rocked on Monday (August 17) after it was announced that 18 years after he was murdered in a recording studio, two men were arrested in connection to the slaying of Jam Master Jay. When news circulated almost two decades ago that the Run-DMC icon has been shot and killed in Jamaica, Queens, no one could believe that a figure so kind and giving could be the target of a murderer. Just when some had given up hope that justice would ever be served in this controversial case that has been riddled with conspiracies, there is a renewed zeal that those responsible may answer for their crimes.

As Jam Master Jay's life and subsequent death has been the topic of conversation all day, his family has officially issued a statement about the recent arrests. "Upon hearing this news, we have mixed emotions," the statement that was posted to the late music legend's Instagram page reads. "We truly hope that these indictments are a solid step towards justice being served in the murder of Jay."

"We take comfort in our family, our faith and in time's ability to heal all," they continued. "We can only hope that this news brings awareness to the fact that Black lives do matter." Read the full statement below.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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