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VIDEO: Battle of the Handball Titans

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It all began on Twitter.

Michael Diaz, better known in New York as the Dominican clown prince Juan Bago and the head of Heights Entertainment, challenged Lin Manuel Miranda, best known for writing and starring in the four-time Tony winning musical In the Heights, to a handball face-off. Naturally, shit-talking ensued.

Seeing the beginnings of something truly epic, I demanded exclusive coverage for our loyal Remezcla readers. Plans were made. Wheels were set in motion. The following took place.

So check out the video, shot entirely in Inwood with authentic blue handballs!