Guest papacita Report post Posted November 7, 2002 One of the greatest rap groups of all time, Run-DMC, has announced its retirement following the tragic death of one of the founding members, Jam Master Jay. Run said the following at a press conference earlier today: "Nobody wants to see Run and DMC without Jay. Jay was definitely one third of the group. People might see us on television and be wondering if Jay was a significant part of the group. Yes, he was." Run continued: "We split this money three ways. We're not able to go back out in December with Kid Rock and Aerosmith, and that was a big break for us. We had an endorsement deal with Dr. Pepper, we can't make those commercials now. Run-DMC is officially retired. I can't get out onstage with a new DJ. Some rock bands can replace the drummer, but I don't know any other way but [to perform] with the three original members. We're retired, does anybody have a job out there?" Also at the press conference, Run and DMC, P. Diddy, Russell Simmons, Chuck D, Foxy Brown, Doug E. Fresh, Juelez Santana, Andre Harrell, Spinderella, Busta Rhymes and BET's Big Tigga all announced that they would unite to not only find Jam Master Jay's killer(s), but that they would support his family as well. Russell Simmons also announced that LL Cool J, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Interscope Records, Murder Inc, BET TV, The Source Magazine, XXL Magazine, Redman, Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Kid Rock, and Aerosmith would all be contributing to the effort. The group will pay for Jam Master Jay's $250,000 house, sending his three kids to college, and putting up a $50,000 reward for anyone with information on who killed Jay. Chuck D said the following: "I don't live in penthouses, suites, $300 hotel rooms. I'm in the communities from here to across the Pacific and see people that only listen to and watch rappers. It's no reason for us to not be men and women. Yes, we do control the climate. Understand we have the ears of the people, we have to be men and women. I don't want to ruin the atmosphere, but Run, Jay and DMC made it possible for everybody." The coalition put 100,000 flyers on the street on Wednesday regarding the efforts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dreamer420 Report post Posted November 7, 2002 I'm glad they are going to retire the group now that Jam Master Jay has been killed. It is never the same once an original member of a group dies anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Respect The 'Taker Report post Posted November 8, 2002 Ah yes, much like Zeppelin did when Bonham passed. Their legacy has been documented in history, they shan't be forgotten! Illusion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted November 8, 2002 That is good, I am glad I got to see them in Concert (just a month ago) before This tragedy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
