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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.
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It's still hard to fathom and think about. I'm only 3 years older than Michael, so I grew up on his music. At least every other day, I have a Michael Jackson song ringing in my head. When I first heard of his death, they were ringing in my head for days on end, and I'm sure I haven't gotten through a fraction of his wonderful music. What a phenominal, misunderstood and wonderful human being.
Posted at 9:25AM on August 5th 2009 by Karen
This image of Michael is startling...especially since he'd been out of the public eye for some time. I admire and appreciate his art but wonder still why he appears to be rejecting his race.
Posted at 8:44PM on August 4th 2009 by anna
When I read online that Michael Jackson had died, I can't really describe how shocked and gobsmacked I was. At first, I thought it was just a false rumor but that would not only be insane but in extremely bad taste. I was a huge MJ fan in the 90s' but didn't follow his music much in the past several years. But when I heard that he had died, I just realized how much of an MJ fan I still really is. Michael, you are the ULTIMATE performer, singer, and artist. You are a true humanitarian. Your efforts in trying to "make the world a better place" is truly remarkable, along side Mother Theresa. You are truly INCOMPARABLE. No one, and i mean no one, could measure up to you in terms of sheer genius and artistry. YOU ARE TRULY THE KING OF POP. RIP Michael. You will always be missed.
Posted at 5:39PM on July 30th 2009 by Joann
I was so hurt to here about his death I'am 11year old my heart go out to his lovely family
Posted at 11:46AM on July 29th 2009 by YOUR NAME veronica mayfield
KING OF POP MICHEAL JOSEPH JACKSON... you will always stay in our hearts. thank you for sharing your love and music to us.. we will always pray for your family and for you.. thanks so much.. we love you... we wish you all the best MJ. rest in peace MJ!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..!!! LOVE YOU!!!
Posted at 5:44AM on July 27th 2009 by alyza
Turut berdukacita.jackson youtttgr tttt the bestmmm
Posted at 12:14PM on July 22nd 2009 by stevenyanmarkuskoolang
Amazing fianally a site that it's members can respect people and others feelings! and some sweet caring positive comments on Michael's passing. Godspeed Michael!
Posted at 6:17PM on July 15th 2009 by Pennie
After all this time.. With all the commentary and even the memorial service, I am still in Shock ! If I hear something on the NEWS or read an article in the paper, I just Shake my head.. I can't believe he's gone... It's like someone took my brother from me. Michael and his brothers his family for that matter have been a constant in my life. Hell, we thought we were the Jacksons. "I can't get U off my mind" !! I couldn't wait to go to school hoping Michael would come meet me after school singing that song......
Posted at 2:13PM on July 13th 2009 by Pamela Age; 47 Manhattan/Brooklyn, NY
Quincey Jones said that Michael didn't want to be black. Very sad he passed, but it has turned into hysteria). Michael said that he had a skin condition, ( his nose and hair?). Used to bleach his son's hair blond. Blacks face racism in this country, so it's sad to see such a talented performer also discriminate and reject his own race by using his wealth to try to change his race. His ID listed him as "Black". Wondered how he felt to have read that. As a child I was crazy about Michael , but he became a person whom I was no longer proud of. Those who have racist views must have felt validated. Does it affect a Black child self-esteem to see such a talented, successful man buy into the racist idea that he is inferior, so he has to try to "change" his race to the race this society deem "superior". The truth is not always popular. I appreciate that Quincey Jones had the guts to say what a lot of us know but will not say.
Posted at 8:23PM on July 11th 2009 by Leah
I'm only two year older than Michael Jackson. So, I been listening a lone time. I still have all the magazines from the 70's. I feel as if one of my brothers have died. My heart goes out to his family. I will never forget him or his brother. And I will as I have always pull out the albums and listen and remember. GOD BLESS THE JACKSONS!!!
Posted at 4:05PM on July 8th 2009 by Anita