Run-DMC was a pioneering hip-hop group from Hollis, Queens, that revolutionized rap music in the 1980s with their hard-hitting beats, innovative production, and iconic style featuring Adidas sneakers and black leather tracksuits. The trio of Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, and Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell became global superstars with platinum albums and massive hits like "Walk This Way," which brought hip-hop into the mainstream. Their legacy as cultural icons and innovators continues to influence music and fashion decades after their breakthrough success.
