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It was the best of times and the worst of times but mostly just the worst of times. I must admit that our expectations were fueled by blogosphere rumors that even Jesus and 4 of the disciples could show up in bellbottoms and fringe vests for the MJ tribute. All we got was Beyonce (who performed Ave Maria in a fairy costume), Drake (who tore his ACL before the show), Jay-Z (who performed the same song he'd premiere the video for directly following), Ciara (who did a very uninspiring MJ tribute), Keyshia Cole & Monica, Soulja Boy, Maxwell and Keri Hilson.
The highlights were definitely when Ne-Yo during one of his innumerable performances brought out Guy, Keith Sweat and BBD. And my favorite part was that O'Jay's tribute by Tyrese, Tevin Campbell, Trey Songz and Johnny Gill. I was just tight that Don Cornelius talked for so long you thought the Soul Train scramble board was gonna roll out. And as far as an MJ tribute is concerned, New Edition put it down. Check out the videos under the cut ... that is until the suits snatch them down.
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