The best looking cover of the King that I’ve seen thus far. Inside, respected scribe Greg Tate remembers the man who changed music and Jean Grae shares her heartbroken thoughts.

Props: Sound of The City 

Related: Pharrell salutes MJ and Q’s magic and reconfirms the story of how his Justin Timberlake tracks were intended for Michael.

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Still think this song coulda been big minus you-know-who. Video is pretty underwhelming too. And uh, Jaz? Lose the shades.

Previously: Hip-Hop’s New Hook Queen

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A day after MJ’s passing, Stevie pays his respect to the King with an encore of Jackson’s hits. How bitter sweet the sound.

Previously: Michael Jackson x Stevie Wonder In The Studio 

Props: PDS via IllDoc

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Ricky channels Stevie for his his latest Nuvo commerical viral clip.

 The west kept secret pays homage to the King by Jacking for beats. What a smooth criminal.

{mp3}mike jacks{/mp3} 

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Nip Hussle has a pow wow with True Stories Radio and discusses his rise, groupies, and getting confronted by the U.S. Marshalls.

 
Props: Eskay

Here’s the first leak off the Cons’ upcoming album, Cons TV. I hope this fairs better in the marketplace. Don’t Quit Your Day Job was a definite sleeper. 

{mp3}whatever you want – ft kanye west john legend main_clean{/mp3} 

Props: Showoffhiphop

Art: X via NR

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During his performance at the Sneaker Pimps convention in NYC, a heckler tells Wale to get off the stage. After a quick retort, Wale confronts him and at the 1:37 mark, knocks his cap off his dome piece. What a Hat-er! Ha!

Once Again: 57thAve

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Last night, Maino was trapped in an elevator on his way to see Funk Master Flex. At least he wasn’t stuck with Flo Rida. …If Tomorrow Comes In Stores Now

Hang Hang: 57th Ave