Murder Trial Begins for 2 Accused of Killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

Musical artist Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell holds a toy figure of himself at a ceremony honoring his hip-hop group Run-DMC's induction into the Hollywood RockWalk at the Guitar Center in Hollywood, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2002. Vince Bucci/Getty Images

Two men accused of murdering Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay are scheduled to stand trial in Brooklyn federal court on Monday, over two decades after the renowned DJ was shot in his New York City recording studio.

Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington face charges in connection with the 2002 killing, with prosecutors asserting that the murder was related to a drug deal. Both defendants have entered pleas of not guilty.