Watch the Throne Listening Session With Jay-Z and Kanye West \r

From Beyoncé to Busta Rhymes, see who came out to support.

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The Throne\r - On August 1, Jay-Z and Kanye West hosted an exclusive listening event for their highly anticipated release Watch the Throne, scheduled to drop on August 8 at the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC.\r\r(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Jay-Z on Beyoncé being like Michael Jackson - “I know it’s blasphemy to compare the two because Mike was such an innovator but I think she’s the second coming. The hard work and the dedication that she puts into her shows, ya know…it just makes you want to work harder at your craft. She’s like a machine.”(Photo credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Jay-Z Intro\r - In front of a star studded audience, which included his wife, Beyoncé, Jay-Z spoke about the album.\r \r(Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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It's Destiny\r - Two-thirds of the R&B trio Destiny's Child were in the house to take a listen to one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year. It may have been Kelly Rowland's first time, but we've got a funny feeling Beyoncé heard it all before.\r\r(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

High Society\r - Kanye and Jay-Z share a laugh with NYC hotel manager Andre Balazs. Balazs is the creator of the Standard Hotels line. He is also the owner of the Mercer hotel, where Jay and Kanye recorded most of the album.\r\r(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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High Society\r - Kanye and Jay-Z share a laugh with NYC hotel manager Andre Balazs. Balazs is the creator of the Standard Hotels line. He is also the owner of the Mercer hotel, where Jay and Kanye recorded most of the album.\r\r(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Kanye West - Kanye West seemed to be in good spirits as he listened to the album and greeted guests.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Kanye West - Kanye West seemed to be in good spirits as he listened to the album and greeted guests.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Hollywood to New York\r - Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith was also on hand to Watch the Throne.\r(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Hollywood to New York\r - Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith was also on hand to Watch the Throne.\r(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Big Money - Jay-Z drinks it up with Lyor Cohen and Atlantic Records chairman Julie Greenwald.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Big Money - Jay-Z drinks it up with Lyor Cohen and Atlantic Records chairman Julie Greenwald.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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A Family Affair \r - Jay-Z's sister-in-law Solange Knowles showed support for the Throne. \r\r(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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A Family Affair \r - Jay-Z's sister-in-law Solange Knowles showed support for the Throne. \r\r(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Business as Usual\r - Jay-Z takes a moment to chit chat with Chairman Universal Motown Republic and Island Def Jam Music Group Barry Weiss, Jay-Z and President and COO of Island Def Jam Music Group Steve Bartels.\r(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Business as Usual\r - Jay-Z takes a moment to chit chat with Chairman Universal Motown Republic and Island Def Jam Music Group Barry Weiss, Jay-Z and President and COO of Island Def Jam Music Group Steve Bartels.\r(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Q-Tip: April 10 - The former Tribe Called Quest frontman and DJ turns 42. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage)

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Q-Tip - Q-Tip, who contributed to the album, stopped by to show love to fellow artists and friends Jay-Z and Kanye. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Busta Rhymes\r - Busta Rhymes was in the house as well to congratulate Jay and Kanye as they unveiled the Watch the Throne album.\r\r(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Busta Rhymes\r - Busta Rhymes was in the house as well to congratulate Jay and Kanye as they unveiled the Watch the Throne album.\r\r(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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