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Jay-Z Pays Homage to Sick Beastie Boy

With Beastie Boy Adam 'MCA' Yauch sidelined with cancer in his throat, the hip hop group was forced to pull out of concert dates, which included their headlining gig at the All Points West festival in Jersey City, N.J., this weekend. Fortunately for them and the fans in attendance, Jay-Z stepped up to fill in, and also led a raucous tribute to the Beasties and Yauch.

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13:42 on August 2 2009

Jay-Z Pays Homage to Sick Beastie Boy

AOL Music — With Beastie Boy Adam 'MCA' Yauch sidelined with cancer in his throat, the hip hop group was forced to pull out of concert dates, which included their headlining gig at t... more info

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14:30 on August 2 2009

Jay-Z Dedicates Festival Set To Adam 'MCA' Yauch

Starpulse — Jay-Z paid tribute to the Beastie Boys with a rousing rendition of their hit song No Sleep Till Brooklyn as he opened his set at the All Points West Festival in New Jerse... more info

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