Hip-Hop Artists React to Michael Jackson's Death
Friday June 26, 2009
Shortly after news of Michael Jackson's death rattled the music world, hip-hop luminaries like Ice-T and P. Diddy took to Twitter to express their sadness over the loss. Here's a slice of the hip-hop community's reaction to Jackson's untimely passing:
LL Cool J: I'm devastated by the passing of Michael Jackson; incredibly sad..... He was one of my childhood idols. I salute you King of Pop."
Diddy: "Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. I will miss him!"
Ice T: "Rest In Peace Mike. People can say what they want but you were 100% original. WE will always love , miss & remember your GREATNESS."
Ludacris: "If it were not for Micheal Jackson I would not be where or who I am today.His Music and Legacy will live on Forever.Prayers to the fam. R.I.P."
MC Hammer: "I have no words.. I loved Michael Jackson.. RIP."
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Comments
The news of his death has truly tore me up inside. I love michael jackson and he will be sorely missed. My prayers go out to his family and children.
What a legend… RIP!
Posted a tribute up on my site too…
http://www.beabetterproducer.com
He will really be remembered. This is I think one of the saddest story I have ever read. *sigh*
i grow up listening to micheal ,i will surely miss him.but i will keep his music close to me so they will always be alive
The greatest entertainer of all-time. He shall be missed. Michael Jackson only happens once in a lifetime.
http://shooshoomoo.com/archives/36-michael-jackson-thriller25b
michael was a real icon i think he is just somewhere just chilling cos he is the kind of person who doesnt die.may your spirit live michael
Through everything MJ done, although I taunted him partly through my life with the media, I never knew knew MJ’s history and what he was until I saw the memorial.
I never knew MJ, but what he’s donw for the world, I think MJ can make anyone believe God is real.
R.I.P MICHAEL J. N0 MATTER WHAT PPL SAY Y0U ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART. F0R YOU ARE 0NE OF THE GREATEST ENTERTAINERS THAT LIVED MAY HZ LEGACY LIVE 0N.
hes a child molester and i hope he suffers in that 6 foot grave he’ll be in