Run-D.M.C., formed in 1981 in Hollis, Queens, New York, is an American hip-hop group widely regarded as one of the most influential acts in rap history. Comprised of Joseph “Run” Simmons, Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels, and Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell, they helped bring hip-hop into the mainstream with hits like “It’s Tricky” and “Walk This Way.” Known for their pioneering style, iconic Adidas fashion, and genre-defining collaborations, Run-D.M.C. reshaped rap and left a lasting cultural legacy.




