Michael Jackson RIP

by Eugene Kan, June 25, 2009

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The internet has been abuzz with the unfortunate passing of Michael Jackson. One of our generations greatest performers and fully worthy of his title as the “King of Pop”, his legacy will be remembered and carried on for years to come. As Benny Gold put it in a talk I had with him this morning, Michael Jackson is undoubtedly our generation’s Elvis Presley. While he hasn’t been in the limelight or making music as of late (but was set to embark on a tour), his work speaks volumes about his impact on the world as we know it. RIP MJ.

102 Responses

  1. Posted by:Body Detox Diets on June 30, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    I will surely miss Michael Jackson, he is really worthy of the name King of Pop and he is certainly one of the greatest musicians of all time.

  2. Posted by:rahman on June 29, 2009 at 9:05 am

    best of the best r.i.p

  3. Posted by:Sticky on June 28, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    rip to the best performer to ever take a stage

  4. Posted by:patukka24 on June 28, 2009 at 4:45 pm

    R.I.P never will be an artist like him

  5. Posted by:KingTut Piece on June 28, 2009 at 10:24 am

    Those kids came forward and said that there parents made them lie about that whole scandal years back. It was a lie. Yea the man was a little weird, but all geniuses are a little weird. R.I.P.

  6. Posted by:togap on June 28, 2009 at 7:42 am

    If it wasn’t for him, I’d grow up tone deaf. Thanks Jacko.

  7. Posted by:Nerd on June 28, 2009 at 12:54 am

    Thanks for everything michael..Your always in out hearts and minds..You did so much for all of us..Thanks……

  8. Posted by:Elohino on June 27, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    Rest In Peace.

    One of the most talented musical Entertainers of all time.

    You will be missed.

  9. Posted by:michael on June 27, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    never will be forgotten

    r.i.p.

  10. Posted by:kid805 on June 27, 2009 at 6:36 pm

    Damn it hurts every time I hear one of he’s songs but it also brings some comfort to. There will never be any artist that will even come close to Micheal. Rest in Peace Micheal, we will never forget you and your music will always live on forever.

  11. Posted by:Dave on June 27, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    We all love you Michael Jackson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  12. Posted by:D.A on June 27, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    R.I.P MJ….he gone….

  13. Posted by:mj on June 27, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    20th century idol

  14. Posted by:Shinchi on June 27, 2009 at 9:23 am

    When I was out I heard his records played everywhere I went, over 30 houses I past were blasting his music out; todays the day the greatest pop star of all time died.

  15. Posted by:don angelo on June 27, 2009 at 8:26 am

    Thank you Michael Jackson for showing us the greatest entertainment that music has to offer. You are really the King of Pop. That was ‘Thriller’ for us, 1958-2009.

  16. Posted by:The Real Mccoy on June 27, 2009 at 5:14 am

    long live the king…. Love U MIKE!!!!

  17. Posted by:smack on June 27, 2009 at 3:21 am

    MJ is so many ways

  18. Posted by:John on June 27, 2009 at 3:08 am

    You will be allways in my heart Michael.
    Estonia

  19. Posted by:kickfiend212 on June 26, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    mad black famous people died in the 25 th of a month. M J june 25th, left eye april 25th. weird.

  20. Posted by:cynthia on June 26, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    wow im defiently gonna miss michael jackson. he was one of my favorite artists of all time. my thoughts and prayers go to his family. i can’t imagine what there going through. he’s defiently going to be missed by many. R.I.P

  21. Posted by:J.C. on June 26, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    mucho resecto chavo locooo!!!!!!rip michael!Gosh Damn!

  22. Posted by:Fred on June 26, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    R.I.P. MJ !!! You’re the BEST !

  23. Posted by:Hetty on June 26, 2009 at 7:09 pm

    I have been in tears all day. He truly is the King Of Pop, his music will live on forever. I wish I could have seen him in concert he was an amazing performer. His music has inspired me so much, he is a legend. I’ll Be There was one of his best songs, I just can’t belive he is gone.

    R.I.P, we will all miss you.

  24. Posted by:ADikT on June 26, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    R.I.P mike…

  25. Posted by:Olsy on June 26, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    so sad..
    M.J <3 rip(((

  26. Posted by:amachi on June 26, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    MJ was the reason that i loved music sooooo much….

  27. Posted by:Alfie mcfly on June 26, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    Farewell MJ the king of POP!

  28. Posted by:hustleJohn on June 26, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    the true king of pop.

  29. Posted by:Exklizive on June 26, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    R.I.P. Michael Jackson. Forever with You.

  30. Posted by:Steph on June 26, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    I’ll miss you man. You changed my life

  31. Posted by:Dan on June 26, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    Truly an icon. RIP!

  32. Posted by:Bryan from Queens on June 26, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    R.I.P. Michael, you will be missed.

  33. Posted by:NorthStar on June 26, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    I used to have an old 45 with Thriller on the A and Beat It on the B side. I played that record until it wouldnt play anymore… I also used to have the glove, and could moonwalk (still can). My fav tune by this man is Man in the Mirror…. I have so many memories about his music and wanting to be able to dance and sing like him… He will be missed, he was arguably the biggest star this world had ever known.

    God Bless the Dead

    R.I.P

  34. Posted by:Seanymac on June 26, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    RIP MJ…Greatest Music Icon Of all Time Hands Down….

  35. Posted by:Yung Geeza on June 26, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    RIP Mike

  36. Posted by:UZI Z on June 26, 2009 at 12:23 pm

    RIP MIKE! You’ll be missed.

  37. Posted by:koci on June 26, 2009 at 12:09 pm

    R.I.P. man… :(

  38. Posted by:xmex on June 26, 2009 at 12:05 pm

    Man!!!!!!!!!!!!! This man sold 750,000,000 records through-out this career…making him undoubtely the
    the most highest profile recording artist in like EVER!!!

    “Heroes get remembered, but LEGENDS never Die” – Babe Ruth in The Sandlot!

    RIP Mike!

  39. Posted by:Chris on June 26, 2009 at 12:05 pm

    I love him man…

    R.I.P.M.J.

  40. Posted by:johnG on June 26, 2009 at 11:51 am

    Seemed so unreal when you heard it, for everyone>

    RIP MJ!!1

  41. Posted by:LaCokaAnthony on June 26, 2009 at 11:28 am

    Despite his legal troubles he was the King of Pop and his legacy will never be forgotten. He paved the way for all these singers today, if it wasn’t for Michael Jackson we wouldn’t have any of the artists today. RIP

  42. Posted by:Bran on June 26, 2009 at 11:14 am

    may the king rest easy

  43. Posted by:Chuck Chizzle on June 26, 2009 at 11:09 am

    RIP MJ

  44. Posted by:gotti1722 on June 26, 2009 at 11:05 am

    i wont concentrate on remembering the contraversy that surrounded him i admire him and will miss him for his music that will always live on ! :/

  45. Posted by:d. knott(detroit fresh) on June 26, 2009 at 10:52 am

    it’s unfortunate, but once all the hype dies down and we get over his passing people are going to be able to listen to his music and see that he really was the greatest. outside of the rumors, accusations, acquitals, tabloids, etc. he had tremendous talents. he will most definitely be missed.

  46. Posted by:Koo on June 26, 2009 at 10:47 am

    RIP

  47. Posted by:kabz on June 26, 2009 at 10:41 am

    RIP THE GREATEST TO EVER TO BLESS A STAGE YET ALONE A MICROPHONE.

  48. Posted by:chuckstar on June 26, 2009 at 10:07 am

    R.I.P. Had a good impact on my life for definate.

  49. Posted by:steeez on June 26, 2009 at 10:05 am

    The original hypebeast.

  50. Posted by:AC Fresco on June 26, 2009 at 9:38 am

    R.I.P. to the best to ever do it.

  51. Posted by:kiko on June 26, 2009 at 9:12 am

    May you rest in peace Michael Jackson, truly a music legend.

  52. Posted by:initialdrew on June 26, 2009 at 8:57 am

    Rest in peace buddy……

    now we’ll rely on Usher for the moon walking HA..

  53. Posted by:simoun on June 26, 2009 at 8:38 am

    r.i.p.

  54. Posted by:dicky on June 26, 2009 at 7:39 am

    I heard it wasn’t natural causes,
    it was carried out by a SMOOTH CRIMINAL

  55. Posted by:Bo$sDon McFly on June 26, 2009 at 7:37 am

    Man Damn Near Cried When I Heard This
    Michael Jackson Was More Then The King
    Of Pop He Was also The Greatest Performer
    To Ever Step On a Stage Like Without Him
    There Would Be No Chris Browns Ginuwines Or Ushers SMH
    Will Truly Be Missed Above All The BS and Scandal

  56. Posted by:king supreme on June 26, 2009 at 7:22 am

    RIP to the King of Music

  57. Posted by:Vince on June 26, 2009 at 6:27 am

    Possibly the greatest artist of our time! No one can deny what a great impact he has left on our generation with his music. You might have passed away but your music will live on forever. Rest In Peace Michael!

  58. Posted by:Mischa on June 26, 2009 at 4:50 am

    RIP MJ!

  59. Posted by:heartbreak drake on June 26, 2009 at 4:00 am

    RIP, you will be missed

  60. Posted by:jeffy on June 26, 2009 at 3:47 am

    much respects.

  61. Posted by:Lu on June 26, 2009 at 3:45 am

    the King of POP RIP

  62. Posted by:NECROMATION on June 26, 2009 at 3:32 am

    … gutted

    R.I.P

  63. Posted by:Anony on June 26, 2009 at 2:52 am

    RIP michael

  64. Posted by:edward on June 26, 2009 at 2:36 am

    You are the King of Pop forever, RIP Michael Jackson. I will never forget the song “Beat it” which is my favorite song.

  65. Posted by:got that good on June 26, 2009 at 2:30 am

    regardless of some crazy ass behavior. the man was a beast. rip

  66. Posted by:YEP YEPPERS on June 26, 2009 at 2:08 am

    R.I.P. to The King
    we Love You always

  67. Posted by:tetsuuuu on June 26, 2009 at 1:58 am

    real shock…..
    RIP!

  68. Posted by:mscott83 on June 26, 2009 at 1:58 am

    MICHAEL JACKSON IS THE BEST, AN ICON, AND A LEGEND!!!! LONG LIVE THE KING!!!!

  69. Posted by:yo on June 26, 2009 at 1:53 am

    “but the kid is not my son…..”
    R.I.P

  70. Posted by:Lover on June 26, 2009 at 1:47 am

    Alongside of the music and dancing, the influential impact Michael’s fashion had & will forever have on the world is undeniable. He was, and still is, a cultural icon. Rest In Piece.

  71. Posted by:bigboy on June 26, 2009 at 1:47 am

    Man, rip! MJ you will always be missed!

  72. Posted by:Chase Smith on June 26, 2009 at 1:34 am

    Rest In Peace…..and if you really like Micheal Jackson use your real name as your Name to posts on this one…because in heaven Micheal doesn’t recognize “Hypebeast to the Max” or what ever they hell username you use.

  73. Posted by:Peter on June 26, 2009 at 1:34 am

    Sad news

  74. Posted by:booda on June 26, 2009 at 1:28 am

    MJ IS THE BEST
    One of my favorite songs is “earth song” a lot of people don’t know what that is but that is a great song, watch the vid.

  75. Posted by:vickie on June 26, 2009 at 1:22 am

    i cant believe he pasted.
    i love his music.
    RIP M.J. :((

  76. Posted by:derek on June 26, 2009 at 1:19 am

    rip king of pop

  77. Posted by:Bubbieee on June 26, 2009 at 1:12 am

    [R.I.P M.J.] So very sad that he passed =[

  78. Posted by:gg on June 26, 2009 at 1:05 am

    never will be forgotten.
    i still cant do the moon walk
    ur always tha best at it

  79. Posted by:ish mcfly on June 26, 2009 at 12:50 am

    RIP MJ…YOU WILL ALWYZ BE LOVED….

  80. Posted by:michaelwho? on June 26, 2009 at 12:35 am

    peace out dude

  81. Posted by:tommyhks on June 26, 2009 at 12:31 am

    rip, our MJ

  82. Posted by:Sarcastic619 on June 26, 2009 at 12:27 am

    R.I.P. Micheal…we’ll always love you

  83. Posted by:eric on June 26, 2009 at 12:20 am

    RIP A Legend

  84. Posted by:you wish you knew on June 26, 2009 at 12:16 am

    This kat ain’t really dead… He 3 parts recycled plastic toys, 1 part children’s books.

    Its impossible !!!

  85. Posted by:backspace on June 26, 2009 at 12:13 am

    RIP MJ, we’ll miss you

  86. Posted by:lb on June 26, 2009 at 12:09 am

    we’ll miss you michael. RIP king of pop

  87. Posted by:Joshi Murakami on June 26, 2009 at 12:07 am

    If I smoked I would burn one for MJ….

  88. Posted by:thepersona3000 on June 26, 2009 at 12:05 am

    this is my childhood hero right here, He will be missed R.I.P Michael Jackson 1958-2009 :(………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………im sorry……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

  89. Posted by:Nick on June 25, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    Jackson is bigger then Elvis, dude could bring Generations together. Didn’t matter if you were 5 years old, 30, or in your 70s. Just play any of his songs and an entire family could rock out.

    R.I.P. MJ – A true superstar

  90. Posted by:chris money on June 25, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    That’s great that “Benny Gold” had something to say, but what about Farrah Fawcett? Time to stop riding nuts and post the news….

  91. Posted by:parsguitar68 on June 25, 2009 at 11:48 pm

    RIP MJ we will surley miss you

  92. Posted by:Nems on June 25, 2009 at 11:45 pm

    Never be another…
    RIP

  93. Posted by:cspek on June 25, 2009 at 11:44 pm

    MJ FOREVER.

  94. Posted by:E-MAN on June 25, 2009 at 11:41 pm

    He’s one of those few people u think would never die.

  95. Posted by:why? on June 25, 2009 at 11:25 pm

    Seriously right now isn’t the time for anybody to be writing negative comments because most people commenting will probably be showing their respect so anybody wanting to spread their negativity than fuck off. If I’m first I hope whoever writes after me knows to respect someone who has done so much for pop culture and who has inspired so many. Rest In Peace M.J. THE KING OF POP!

  96. Posted by:Danger Rabbit on June 25, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    RIP the King of Pop

  97. Posted by:Dru on June 25, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    RIP the King of Pop

  98. Posted by:mooch on June 25, 2009 at 11:22 pm

    R.I.P. to the King of Pop…always remember the Thriller

  99. Posted by:stormtrooper_12 on June 25, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    MJ was the greatest artist of are time, you cant mess with the classics such as thriller, billy jean, bad, black or white

  100. Posted by:ChefMark on June 25, 2009 at 11:19 pm

    RIP, your music will last forever.

  101. Posted by:Sneakerman on June 25, 2009 at 11:18 pm

    First..a true legend.r.i. p.

  102. Posted by:G MOney on June 25, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    you will be missed RIP MJ