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Jam Master Jay's accused killer rapped in front of memorial mural, prosecutors say

In court papers opposing bail, prosecutors cited several instances when Karl Jordan Jr. proved himself a danger to the community by openly bragging about dealing drugs and possessing guns.

NEW YORK — A man charged in the slaying of Jam Master Jay once filmed a brazen rap video in front of a street mural commemorating the beloved Run-DMC member, prosecutors say in court papers opposing theAmong the lyrics: "I wasn't born with no silver spoon...I had to grind, grind and get it out the pot...and get it off the block...get it off the rock." The papers add that in the next verse, Jordan rapped that he "hustles hard, like the mob, a dealer serving hands like they cards."

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