On Wednesday (August 29), fans from around the world came together in celebrating the 60th birthday of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
To mark the occasion, the official Twitter account for Michael Jackson released the following statement:
“Happy Birthday, Michael! On this day of the Diamond Celebration we hope all fans around the world will join in celebrating the immortal Michael Jackson and his legacy of astounding artistic achievement and his philanthropic and humanitarianism efforts wherever he went.”
Happy Birthday, Michael! On this day of the Diamond Celebration we hope all fans around the world will join in celebrating the immortal Michael Jackson and his legacy of astounding artistic achievement and his philanthropic and humanitarianism efforts wherever he went. pic.twitter.com/IRTsipxAY0
— Michael Jackson (@michaeljackson) August 29, 2018
Additionally, Janet Jackson has released a clip from a new video that appears to be inspired by Michael’s iconic “Remember The Time” video.
With #MichaelJacksonDay trending worldwide on Twitter, thousands of tweets and other social media posts have been sent by fans and celebrities showing their love and appreciation for the late musician.
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The Roots’ Questlove and radio host Ebro Darden are among the Hip Hoppers to show their appreciation for the King of Pop.
Happy Birthday to the King, Michael Jackson.
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) August 29, 2018
Remember The Time. HBD Michael Jackson #HBDMJpic.twitter.com/u69Nk1ofoA
— Iman Abdulmajid (@The_Real_IMAN) August 29, 2018
It is the 60th birthday of the greatest entertainer to ever live, Michael Jackson. Can I show you how he felt about Joe Pesci tryna give heroin to kids? pic.twitter.com/ZS3QSK3KVh
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) August 29, 2018
Happy Birthday Michael Jackson! The King of Pop would’ve been 60 today ?
What’s your favorite MJ song or album? pic.twitter.com/CXpbU4J1AF
— Karen Civil (@KarenCivil) August 29, 2018
Today, we're remembering and celebrating the life of the "King of Pop," Mr. Michael Jackson! Tell us which Jackson 5 hits you're listening to today in his honor below. pic.twitter.com/zS3FDba5kV
— Motown Museum (@Motown_Museum) August 29, 2018
Happy birthday to one of the greats @michaeljackson ?✨R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/Qkqc1HgL65
— orianthi (@orianthi) August 29, 2018
Happy Birthday to the one and only King of Pop Michael Jackson, the man who inspired and changed millions of people’s lives! Absolutely the Greatest ever!#MichaelJacksonDaypic.twitter.com/WXqKnayP3w
— Michelle♚ (@themagicalmjj) August 29, 2018
Tonight gotta leave that 9-5 up on that shelf, and just enjoy yourself. Groove, let the madness in the music get to you. Life ain't so bad at all. If you live it off the wall! pic.twitter.com/AY6wo9rpct
— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) August 29, 2018
Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009, after overdosing on propofol and benzodiazepine.
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