#Jam Master Jay’s kin, Run-DMC’s McDaniels react to busts of slay suspects

Jam Master Jay’s family says it has “mixed emotions’’ about the arrest of the Queens hip-hop pioneer’s alleged killers — while former Run-DMC member Darryl McDaniels added that the news revived “painful memories.’’

Jay, whose real name was Jason Mizell, was shot once in the head execution-style in his Hollis studio in October 2002 — and the case remained unsolved for nearly 20 years, until a grand jury indicted two local pals for his murder last week.

Authorities say the 37-year-old 1980s music legend was killed in a drug deal that went bad.

“Upon hearing this news [of the suspects’ arrests], we have mixed emotions; we truly hope that these indictments are a solid step towards justice being served in the murder of Jay,’’ the victim’s son Jesse Mizell and other kin said in a statement.

“We realize that there are other families out there who have lingering pain who continue to wait for their own closure, and we pray that this case gives them hope.’’

McDaniels added in a separate statement through the same publicist, “I hope Jay can finally rest in peace.

“Although this latest news opens up a lot of painful memories for all of us who knew and loved Jam Master Jay, I’m relieved to hear that 2 suspects have been arrested and charged with his murder,’’ he said.

“It’s been a difficult 18 years not having him around while knowing that his murderers were not yet indicted for this heinous crime.

“I commend NYPD, NYC Detectives, Federal Agents and all the law enforcement who were involved in this case, for not giving up and working to bring justice for Jay.”

McDaniels, Mizell and a third member, Joseph Simmons — the brother of Def Jam Records founder Russell Simmons — formed the classic hip-hop group.

Russell Simmons said in an Instagram post after the arrests, “I have kept my brother Jason Mizel high in my prayers for all these years. …. it turns out i know the kids and the families of the kids who are indicted for his murder.

“so now I pray for them and their families.”

Accused triggerman Karl Jordan Jr., 36, pleaded not guilty to killing Jason Mizell in Brooklyn federal court Monday.

Alleged accomplice Ronald Washington, 56, pleaded not guilty in the same court Tuesday. He was already behind bars, serving a more than 17-year sentence for a string of armed robberies that he was convicted of after the slaying.