- Photograph by
- Messer, Jason, American, born 1973
- Subject of
- Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002
- Rev. Run, American, born 1964
- McDaniels, Darryl Matthews, American, born 1964
- Jam Master Jay, American, 1965 - 2002
- Date
- ca. 2000
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (2015.132.252.1 Sheet): 11 15/16 × 14 15/16 in. (30.4 × 38 cm)
- H x W (2015.132.252.1 Image): 8 7/8 × 12 11/16 in. (22.6 × 32.2 cm)
- H x W (2015.132.252.2 Sheet): 11 15/16 × 15 in. (30.4 × 38.1 cm)
- H x W (2015.132.252.2 Image): 8 7/8 × 12 11/16 in. (22.6 × 32.2 cm)
- Description
- Two identical black and white photographic prints of Run-DMC.
- The image shows the members of Run-DMC, (from left to right) DMC, Rev. Run, and Jam Master Jay, sitting in front of a brick background. All three men wear black leather jackets over black t-shirts, and black brimmed hats. DMC and Run both sit with their elbows resting on their knees and their hands clasped together. An Adidas logo is partially visible on Run's t-shirt. Jay sits on a step above the other two, so he is legs and shoes are visible, too. He sits with his proper right arm behind Run, and his proper left hand resting on his proper right knee.
- Print 2015.132.252.1 is signed by the photographer on the front bottom right corner, with the date [98]. Print 2015.132.252.2 is signed by the photographer on the front bottom left corner without a date. Both prints have handwritten inscriptions by Bill Adler on the back identifying the subject, location, photographer, and date.
- Place captured
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- chromogenic color prints
- Topic
- Hip-hop (Music)
- Musicians
- Photography
- Rappers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.132.252.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Jason Messer/ Eyejammie
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




