LeRoy McCarthy has led efforts to persuade New York City to honor some of hip hop music and culture's most revered figures, including the late Jam Master Jay, Biggie Smalls and the Beastie Boys.

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Like he always does at this time, DJ Mister Cee pays homage to the late, great Jam Master Jay.

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Iconic hip hop group Run DMC reunited for the first time in years to perform at Jay-Z's 'Made In America' festival, held over the Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia, hitting the stage for a 40-minute long set in front of the tens of thousands in attendance.

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