Yesterday, I was in my car driving as I heard the news via twitter that Michael Jackson had passed away. Words cannot express the utter shock that myself, and the whole entire world felt. I'm actually still in shock. I never imagine one's time of leaving this world, but I just thought I would be much older when I heard this heart-breaking news. Michael Jackson was an icon that I think everyone wanted to believe was immortal. His musical influence was touched by the culture he helped bring into existence not only in pop music but in hip hop from the likes of De La Soul, NaS, Jay-z and Kanye West. He was a brilliant entertainer, sold over 750 MILLION RECORDS. I repeat, over 750 MILLION RECORDS! This universal appeal that he had brought together all ages, and race. Aside from the music he had the commercials, a feature at Disney's Epcot, Sega Genesis video game, movies, and even an amusement park at his house. No matter if you listened to his music or not, you still respected and knew who Michael was. I have never felt so saddened by an entertainer's death before. Getting older gets harder everyday...especially when you have to witness everyone that has ever influenced you leave this earth. I am very blessed to have grown up on his music, and a world without Michael is such a sad day in history. We can only hope that he is at peace, and in his Peter Pan dream. His music, and style will live on forever.
P.s- Fuck all of the news networks and Perez Hilton for using his legacy in an ill manner. Show some goddamn respect to him, his family, and his fans.
Shout out to the New York Radio Station KTU 103.5 for paying homage to Michael and playing his songs the ENTIRE time.
iHEART Remembers Michael
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