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Last night, Q-Tip held a birthday celebration for Michael Jackson at the Nokia Theater in NYC. During the bash, Tip calls up Quincy Jones allows him to speak to the crowd. After the jump, watch Kamaal cut a rug to the Jackson 5’s “ABC”.

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Here’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. With Run, DMC, and Connie Mizzell joining hands, 205th Street was officially renamed: Run DMC JMJ Way. No need to ask who runs this block. Previously: Jam Master Jay’s Mom Speaks At Street Renaming| Run-D.M.C. Speak At Street Renaming

Here’s a snapshot of Big L’s mural today receiving a fresh coat of aerosol. Even in death, L is still flamboyant baby. Props: Scram Jones Previously: Street Struck: The Big L Story (Trailer)

The kings from Queens address the royal court at their street renaming ceremony. Above, D.M.C. spits his game and below, Run gives his words of wisdom.

Earlier this afternoon, the corner of Hollis Ave and 205th Street in Hollis, Queens was renamed: Run DMC JMJ Way. The event was organized by City Councilman Leroy Comrie and hosted by radio personality, Ed Lover. Guests included: Bill Adler, DJ Scratch, Kangol Kid (UTFO), and Rahiem (Furious 5). Before the sign unveiling, Jay’s mom Connie Mizell, spoke on her sons legacy and the origins Run-DMC. More clips on the way.

Yesterday, 50 Cent bussed a bunch of kids from his surrounding Queens neighborhood to Six Flags Great Adventures in Jackson, New Jersey. During his performance, he gripes about not being able to hold a concert at 40 Day and sends a big F.U. to the boys in blue watching from the rafters. Props: Broken Cool via Miss Info

Last night, Q-Tip held a birthday celebration for Michael Jackson at the Nokia Theater in NYC. During the bash, Tip calls up Quincy Jones allows him to speak to the crowd. After the jump, watch Kamaal cut a rug to the Jackson 5’s “ABC”.

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Here’s something we can all look forward to. Above is the documentary teaser on the life of Big L. Sigh. What’s this muthafuckin rap game without L?

Sidebar: In case you’re Uptown today….

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Internationally known and locally respected. Fitting title, I’d say. Malice In Wonderland coming this fall.

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Nickerson Garden’s posterboy speaks on his daily freestyles with Hustle 101. Initially,

I thought I’d become apathetic after several days, but a majority of

his freestyles I thoroughly enjoy. In fact, this is probably my favorite.

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