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In the final clip, Jon speaks on his favorite portrait. See it for yourself for free at the Milk Gallery in NYC (450 W 15th St) now until July 11th.

Previously: Jonathan Mannion: Aaliyah’s Last Photo Shoot x “The Wall”| Jonathan Mannion: Lil Wayne Rebirth Art Work| Fat Joe Takes A Look At Himself| Jonathan Mannion: Jay-Z Hard Knock Life Outtake| Jonthan Mannion: Notorious B.I.G. At The Palladium 

 In an interview this morning with Billboard, Akon tells the magazine, that MJ’s health was A-OK.

What was your first thought when you heard the news yesterday?
I couldn’t believe it. Even now, I’m completely confused, because Michael is just one of the healthiest people that I know.  He was pressuring me to stay healthy, like, “Akon eat right. What are you doing out there on the road?  Are you eating?  Are you exercising?  Are you drinking a lot of water?” He felt like nothing could be accomplished in life if you’re not healthy.

Here’s the end result of Mack 10’s collaboration with Dwayne and Officer Ricky. I got mixed feelings like a mulatto on this one, so here’s the link for you to decide.

Previously: Mack Is Still Making Videos?

                   Behind The Scenes Of Mack 10’s So Sharp

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Here’s something to lighten the mood. In the clip, The Alchemist challenges a street performing to dance off. Those moves were good Al, but you’re no match for Def Jam’s Dancing Machine!

Still can’t believe it.

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Props: DJ Skee

Bonus: HHNM Has Audio Of The Game Premiering The Track

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Last night, Asher Paul kicks a couple freebies on Funkmaster Flex’s show on Hot 97. Look ma, no Blackberry!

Props: IllRoots

CNN— Entertainer Michael Jackson has died after being taken

confirmed.

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Related: Unbreakable-Vibe‘s 2002 Cover Story

With the video for “Beautiful” on the way, Eminem talks about the importance of shooting the visuals for it in his hometown.

The video was filmed at noted Detroit landmarks, now past their prime though in many ways now more iconic than ever.  Through locations such as the once-grand Beaux-Arts train station (Michigan Central Station, which was built in 1913), the original Tiger Stadium (built in 1912), and the old Packard Motor Car Company plant (established in 1903), the viewer sees both Detroit’s grand past and very real present, and Eminem finds in Detroit a new metaphor for the lyrical content of the song.

“Tiger Stadium is being torn down, and the train station is supposed to be demolished too.  This video is one of the last times anybody outside of Detroit is going to see them,” commented Eminem.  “I wrote ‘Beautiful’ when I was really down, during a difficult time struggling with my addiction.  It’s a reminder to keep your head up, and to see who you really are despite what you may be going through.  Now that I’ve gotten through the toughest part, I see how the song relates to Detroit, and it feels even more powerful to me.”

Previously: On The Set: Eminem “Beautiful”

                   On The Set: Eminem “Beautiful”…Again

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At the 5:48 mark, Pill speaks on my favorite video this year. 

Big Up: Maurice Garland

Bonus: Broken Cool’s Pill: Portrait Of Poverty