RIP MJ

So, I decided to do my own little input about the death of pop icon, Michael Jackson.

When any celebrity dies, the media, fans, and anyone else who pays attention to what's going on in the world, hype up the person's death and it is talked about for what seems like forever.

A death of a celebrity makes sales of merchandise, movies, music, etc. sky-rocket. Celebrities can even win awards just because they died. However, in some cases the award given is well deserved for their performance, i.e: Heath Ledger winning of a Golden Globe and an Oscar for his performance in The Dark Knight.

On the day of this post, Michael Jackson was rushed to the hospital due to cardiac arrest. TMZ.com was the first to report his death, however, it wasn't confirmed until a half hour later.

Michael Jackson's death was all over the news. By the time the news about his hospitalization had surfaced, the death of Farrah Fawcett from the morning was old news. Yes, she was an icon from the 70's but didn't make quite the impact as Michael did.

I grew up listening to Michael Jackson in the house. My dad loved him and my mom loved The Jackson Five. My dad and I even had arguments about when he looked the best; I thought he looked the best in the "Beat It" video, while he thinks he looks his best in the "Black and White" video...sorry Dad, but he is white in the video, he doesn't look natural.

Like I said earlier in the post, most celebrities' deaths are over-hyped. However, I believe the hype of Michael Jackson's death is well deserved. He shouldn't be remembered for the court hearings and tribulations with Neverland Ranch. It's time to remember him for the greatness he brought to the entertainment industry.

We all know the about everything that happened with Michael, from his face reconstructions and troubles with his dad, to being accused of pedophilia and hanging his baby, Blanket off of a balcony.

But aside from that, Michael Jackson should forever be remembered as a music legend and pop culture icon. However messed up in the head he was, he was a musical genius. From composing songs and recording an album, to performing live and creating videos; he was pure genius. His music has influenced SO many people in the music industry. You can easily see his mannerisms in Justin Timberlake, Usher, Chris Brown, and so many other Pop and R&B singers.

He made SUCH an impact on the entire music industry of the world. He has cultivated his own style of dance and song that others are compared to him, but there is no one like Michael Jackson and there never will be again. He in his own way is and was and will forever be an icon, a style, an undeniable legend, and artist.

The King of Pop will surely be missed by millions all around the world.