Michael Jackson x Biggie, Jay-Z, Heavy-D & LL Cool J

Still blows me away that Michael has been gone for 3 years.

Over his career MJ kept his work with rappers to a minimum. Only a select few shared a record with him, and with apologies to Eve ("Butterflies") and L.T.B. (the dude who raps on "Black Or White"), it is MJ's records with Biggie, Jay-Z, Heavy-D and LL Cool J that get the nominations for Best Rapper Appearance On A Michael Jackson Song award.*

Michael Jackson feat. BIGGIE

"This Time Around"

Michael Jackson feat. Jay-Z

"You Rock My World" Remix

Michael Jackson feat. Heavy D

"Jam"

Michael Jackson feat. LL Cool J

"Serious Effect" (Unreleased)

* may not be an actual award

Michael Jackson Dance Compilation Video + Oprah Appearance

The best. Ever.

Commercial Rap: Michael Jackson x Pepsi (1984)

One of the all time greatest commercials. MJ slanging Pepsi at the height of his popularity. This also features a hella young Carlton of Fresh Prince of Bel Air fame as Lil MJ. He kills it too.

In Living Color Parodys

Vanilla Ice "White White Baby"

This is hands down In Living Colors most memorable parody.

Jim Carey kills it wit the dance moves and raps... "Alright stop, while I do up my laces."

Snow "Impostor" (Imitation Records)

This one is a close second. Snow is a cool ass dude but they get him good on this one. They even have the dreads beat him down at the end. Another Jim Carey classic

MC Hammer "Can't Touch This" (Bad Records)

Tommy Davidson might be the only dude that can rival Jim Carey on the parody tip.

Michael Jackson "Am I Black Or White?"

Another Tommy Davidson gem. He's got MJ down.

His dance solo at the end steals the show.

Rap Treats #71: Michael Jackson feat. LL Cool J "Serious Effect" (Unreleased Circa 1991)

This is some unreleased Michael featuring LL Cool J from the Dangerous sessions. I'd never heard it or even knew this existed before today. I love the internet! I also love LL & MJ. Too bad this never saw the light of day.

Michael Jackson feat. LL Cool J

"Serious Effect"

DJ Premier's Michael Jackson Tribute Mix

DJ Premier goes through his favorites from MJ's entire catalogue starting in 1969. This was recorded live on Premier's satellite radio show "Live From HeadQCuarters" on Friday June 26th. Preem goes in with back to backs, transforming and all types of shit making it an official Hip Hop experience. Man, I know Michael's catalogue like a mother but I still need a playlist for some of these joints Primo puts down!

Michael Jackson

Tribute Mix by DJ Premier

Michael Jackson Samples in Hip-Hop Music

And if you don't know...

Michael Jackson "King Of Pop" Tribute Mix

Flipout dedicated his entire Traffic Jam to Michael Jackson, just hours after the confirmation of his death. This is his "King Of Pop" material mostly, as much as could be fit into the hour at least. Here's the HQ radio rip with co-hosts Jonny Staub and Jasmina taking callers too.

RIP MJ.

Michael Jackson

Tribute to the "King Of Pop" (Mixed Live by Flipout)

Michael Jackson "I Got That Feeling" (1968)

Talk about a natural talent. This video was recorded in 1968. Smooth moves and a booming voice at such a young age. Incredible!

Michael Jackson R.I.P.

The King Of Pop.

August 29th, 1958 - June 25th, 2009.

Michael Jackson "History" (J Dilla Remix)

Two legends on one track. MJ on a Dilla beat!

Michael Jackson

"HIStory" (J Dilla Remix)

Stevie Wonder Tributes Michael Jackson

From one legend to another.

RIP MJ

"I NEVER DREAMED YOU'D LEAVE IN SUMMER"