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Michael Jackson Fans React to His Death
The King of Pop
Celebrated by people both young and mature from all over the world, Michael Jackson wasn’t just an musician, he was an American icon. ESSENCE.com took the street just hours after his passing to get reaction from some of his biggest fans as they react to his death, share their favorite Michael Jackson moment and reflect on the man who will forever be known as The King of Pop.


"KING OF POP" I AM GOING TO MISS MJ . HE WILL LIVE ON AND SO WILL THE MUSIC.. ALL MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILYS .IF THEIRS ANY THING I CAN DO JUST EMAIL ME. SATURDAY_LOVE65@YAHOO.COM
Posted at 1:06PM on June 29th 2009 by RANDY FITZGERALD BUTLER
I am truly saddened and heartbroken by Michael Jackson's passing. I still find it difficult to accept the news. Like most young girls, my first crush was on Michael Jackson. As I grew older, I started to fully appreciate his genius, artistry and God-given talents. I wish Michael had known just how happy he made people feel. You couldn't help but to move, sing and forget your worries as you watched Michael sing and perform. It was like he got lost in his music so much, you had to pay attention and watch in awe. His performances were magical and I was proud to have witnessed him perform live twice. There will never be another like Mike. Despite the negativity in the media, I never wavered from my belief in him. He will be truly missed as the ultimate performer, hands down. I miss him and will never forget the memories, the music and the man Michael Jackson. My prayers are with The Jackson Family. God Bless them.
Posted at 10:49AM on June 29th 2009 by KReid
I was hurt. My heart was so heavy. I've grown up with Micheal ALL of my life. He always seem to have been in my life for as far back as I can remember. I'm so used to hearing his voice. Listening to his music. The vocals. And that music! OMG his music is soooooooooooooo good! It just makes you feel sooooooooooooo good!!! When I look at his videos. Listen to his music...I miss him so much. He was a good hearted man. And the world tried to kill him. Sad but people are so viscious you can't be to rich or to famous. They will never let you have any peace. I sure hope Micheal gets the peace in death that the media, the lying parents, the ever suing public, and his fathers' raising didn't give him on this side. You deserve to RIP...............
Posted at 10:28AM on June 29th 2009 by AlwaysAMichealFan
I grew up listening to MJ. I was thinking at that time in my life, I was wanting to be "Mrs. Michael Jackson"... my little sister & I would get up on Saturday mornings just to watch the "Jackson 5" cartoon, dancing to the music, singing the songs & just having a "big sister/little sister" moment. the day of MJ's passing really caught me off guard as it did with the millions of his fans! I was reading the news online & a brightly colored banner/bulletin flashed across the screen...I was thinking this is just a hoax but it wasn't. heart goes out to the entire Jackson family & to his beautiful children. I hope & pray that there will be peace & God's watchful eye be upon them in their time of bereavement. "June 25, 2009: Dear MJ, may you "STAR" shine brightly from Heaven as it had hear on Earth. May you Rest In the Arms of God". Bless You, Jackson family & thanks for sharing your Loved One with the entire world...B
Posted at 9:56AM on June 29th 2009 by b
RIP Mr. Michael Joseph Jackson, I miss you and I will always love you. Rolande from Ludwigshafen (Germany)
Posted at 4:45AM on June 29th 2009 by Rolande
I have been a Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson fan since I was 1 yr old and I am 38 yrs old soon to be 39. My condolences goes out to his family and all of his fans. He will definitely be missed. We as a culture (Black Americans) need to take care of ourselves. God wanted Michael with him and all Michael's work here is done. My brother you did a job well done. We all will miss you and will continue to love you and your music. We should rejoice his life because now he can have the child hood he always wanted and realize he was beautiful before the plastic surgeries. He seemed to have given an auroa of not being happy with the skin he was in and I always hated that for him. I just wished he realized he was so a handsome man before those surgeries. Thx for letting me post my message.
Posted at 10:26PM on June 28th 2009 by Latrice Boddie
I am deeply saddened and stunned to hear of Michael Jackson's death. He was truly an inspiring and talented artist! I've been a fan of his since I was kid ( and like Michael, I'm also from Indiana). I remember watching the "Motown 25 Special" on television when I was in elementary school and saw Michael perform the moonwalk. The next day at school the only thing everyone would talk about was the moonwalk! I'm very proud of what Michael has accomplished and I hope that Michael can now find peace.
Posted at 8:31PM on June 28th 2009 by Michele F.
I still can not believe you are gone. Michael, THANK YOU for being apart our lives and sharing your tremendous gift. You touched so many lives. I pray that you have found the peace that you have wholeheartedly deserve. We love you. God Bless.
Posted at 2:44AM on June 28th 2009 by mikki
like so many others when I heard the news,I felt I lost a close family member,Michael was always the love of my musical life,it hurt horribly in my heart to learn I would only hear his voice in his legacy left behind,I think I have cried a river,and still going.
Posted at 12:49AM on June 28th 2009 by katherine
My prayers go out to the Jackson Family they have been through a lot just trying to make it in this sociality. My heart is heavy and my eyes are weary from the tears. I feel like Micheal Jackson and his brothers were the first true performers I could relate with of our nationality. I brought my daughter up on Micheal Jackson he could do no wrong with her at 3 or 30. Micheal will always be a part of our household. God Bless all his family and fans... let him live on in us all.
Posted at 5:00PM on June 27th 2009 by Diana