VIBE.com and BET.com kicks off week one of Black Music Month tribute with LL Cool J, Dave Hollister, Product G&B, Lil' Kim, Bilal, Busta Rhymes and many others. 

In a special video feature, LL pays tribute to legendary rhythm and blues singer Rick James, hip-hop pioneers Run DMC and Big Daddy Kane, the great Marvin Gaye, among others.

"My man Rick James, his lyrics [were] just incredible. Marvin Gaye also [for his] sensitivity. Run DMC for their excitement. [Big Daddy] Kane for the spirit he put into his music. I mean there's a lot of people." 

"Silver Fox [from Fantasy 3] for teaching me how to rap in the beginning. For actually sitting down for a whole summer and training me and teaching how to flow properly … who I still think was one of the greatest and [most] underrated artists. I love music. I'm a fan first. That's my whole thing as a fan and knowing what fans want. I approach this whole thing as a fan." Visit BET and Vibe for more details.

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