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It was stored alongside personal effects, including other apparel, jewelry and memorabilia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rare, preserved example of the uniform that helped define hip-hop style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdidas leather tracksuit from Jam Master Jay’s personal archive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn for a limited number of performances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtificial leather construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintained in strong condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not include the gold chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectibility\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvenance: From Jam Master Jay’s personal archive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarity: Artist-issued piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Context: Run-DMC’s relationship with Adidas helped establish one of the first major partnerships between hip-hop artists and global brands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jam Master Jay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54203266433353,"sku":"LA_JMJ_0001","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LA_JMJ_001_1.jpg?v=1777288432"},{"product_id":"phat-farm-leather-biker-jacket","title":"Phat Farm Leather Biker Jacket","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Phat Farm leather biker jacket was worn by Jam Master Jay in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e music video, featuring Third Eye Blind frontman Stephen Jenkins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in the late 1990s, it reflects a moment when hip-hop style had fully entered the mainstream, with Phat Farm (founded by Run-DMC’s manager Russell Simmons) emerging as one of the first globally recognised streetwear brands. The jacket features full leather construction, heavy detailing, and a distinctive biker silhouette. Very few comparable examples are known to exist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the video, Jay stands apart from Joseph “Run” Simmons and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels. While they wear more uniform black leather, he opts for a more detailed biker jacket, an instinctive choice that reflects his individual approach to style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist-worn Phat Farm leather biker jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorn in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e music video\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate 1990s production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull leather construction with biker silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From Jam Master Jay’s personal archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extremely limited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric Context:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Phat Farm was one of the first globally recognised, Black-owned streetwear brands, bridging hip-hop and mainstream fashion in the 1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jam Master Jay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54204254716233,"sku":"LA_JMJ_0002","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LA_JMJ_002_1.jpg?v=1777288615"},{"product_id":"jeff-hamilton-nba-all-star-jacket-signed-2000","title":"Jeff Hamilton NBA All-Star Jacket (Signed, 2000)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA custom Jeff Hamilton leather jacket worn by Jam Master Jay during Run-DMC’s halftime performance at the 2000 NBA All-Star Game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe jacket appears unsigned in broadcast footage, indicating the signatures were added later that night. After the performance, Jay remained courtside with floor access, where he collected signatures from multiple NBA players, including Allen Iverson, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Grant Hill, and Julius Erving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Jay’s son, Jesse Mizell, original floor seat passes were found inside the jacket, tying it directly to the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeff Hamilton is widely regarded as a key figure in leather jacket design across hip-hop and sports culture. The jacket’s full leather construction and colour-blocked sleeves reflect his signature style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJay chose this piece over the group’s coordinated stage outfit, opting for a more distinctive look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA one-of-one, performance-worn jacket signed courtside during the 2000 NBA All-Star Game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJeff Hamilton leather jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn during 2000 NBA All-Star halftime performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned by multiple NBA players, including Allen Iverson, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Grant Hill, and Julius Erving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull leather construction with colour-blocked sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectibility\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvenance: From Jam Master Jay’s personal archive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarity: One-of-one signed performance piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Context: Reflects the crossover between hip-hop and professional sports in the late 1990s–early 2000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jam Master Jay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54204268282185,"sku":"LA_JMJ_0003","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LA_JMJ_003_1.jpg?v=1777288672"},{"product_id":"def-jam-25th-anniversary-slipmats-official-label-issue","title":"Def Jam 25th Anniversary Slipmats - Official Label Issue","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA set of Def Jam 25th Anniversary slipmats owned by the Jam Master Jay Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGifted to Jam Master Jay’s family by Def Jam, they reflect his close relationship with the label and its wider network. These examples show minimal wear and have been preserved in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet of Def Jam 25th Anniversary slipmats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGifted by Def Jam to the Jam Master Jay Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From Jam Master Jay Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Non-commercial items associated with Def Jam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric Context:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Def Jam played a central role in shaping hip-hop’s global rise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jam Master Jay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54204289024329,"sku":"LA_JMJ_0004","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LA_JMJ_004_1.jpg?v=1777288713"},{"product_id":"50-cent-the-hit-the-glow-jmj-records-promo-12","title":"50 Cent “The Hit” \/ “The Glow” - JMJ Records Promo 12”","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 12-inch record from Jam Master Jay’s JMJ Records imprint features some of 50 Cent’s earliest recordings, produced before his commercial breakthrough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJay was the first to bring 50 into the studio, helping shape his early development and giving him his first record deal through JMJ Records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tracks “The Hit” \/ “The Glow” on this label promo 12” were never officially released due to sample clearance. A rare piece from the start of 50 Cent’s career, reflecting Jam Master Jay’s role in developing new artists.\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-177c506d-7fff-f7d9-8bc0-e903752359b4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnreleased 12-inch vinyl from JMJ Records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures early 50 Cent recordings (“The Hit” \/ “The Glow”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in 1997\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From Jam Master Jay’s personal archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unreleased early 50 Cent material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric Context:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jam Master Jay played a key role in developing 50 Cent and launching his recording career\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jam Master Jay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54205471981897,"sku":"LA_JMJ_0005","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LA_JMJ_005_1.jpg?v=1777288750"},{"product_id":"jmj-promo-copy-of-run-dmc-raising-hell-album","title":"JMJ promo copy of Run DMC - ‘Raising Hell’ album","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA promotional copy of Run-DMC’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaising Hell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, used and marked by Jam Master Jay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 1986, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaising Hell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most influential albums in hip-hop, featuring tracks like “My Adidas” and “Walk This Way,” which helped push the group into global recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis copy shows signs of use, with markings from Jay indicating it was part of his working setup. As a promo copy, it would have been distributed within the industry rather than sold commercially.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA landmark album presented as a DJ working copy from Jay’s collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePromotional vinyl copy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaising Hell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Run-DMC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased 1986\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDJ-marked working copy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistributed for promotional use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From Jam Master Jay’s personal archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One-of-one DJ working copy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric Context:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaising Hell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helped expand hip-hop’s global reach and define its crossover into the mainstream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jam Master Jay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54205475586377,"sku":"LA_JMJ_0007","price":2330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/LA_JMJ_007_1.jpg?v=1777288787"},{"product_id":"run-dmc-world-tour-booklet-tour-merchandise-photography-by-glen-e-friedman","title":"Run-DMC World Tour Booklet - Tour Merchandise (Photography by Glen E. 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