Today is the day of Michael Jackson's memorial service in L.A. I can already imagine the hundreds of thousands of fans who will be surrounding the Staples Center, remembering this music icon. I haven't been very vocal in my thoughts on Michael Jackson. I think that it may be due to denial of his passing. I remember running out of the room whenever my brothers were watching the Thriller video. I remember when my Dad gave me the HIStory album, and playing it on his sound system when he wasn't around. I also remember the joy I felt when I saw that my Dad had the Thriller LP. MJ was to me what James Brown was to my Dad. The guy you imitated. The dancer we all which we could be. But he also had his troubles. I can't help but think about when Katt Williams gave his two cents on MJ in Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1. I think constantly about the jokes we made, and some still make in regards to MJ and little boys. But now that he has passed, we all seemed to forget about those issues. The same media that Michael disliked and scarred his name are the same ones quick to praise his talent and accomplishments. It's always interesting how death can unite people. Michael Jackson spent roughly 40 years entertaining the world, and we all were so quick to ridcule the odd things he did. But three things has surpassed all this, and that is his videos, his performances, and his music. There will never be another Michael Jackson, nor will anyone come close to his presence. He will live on forever, because that is what music does, what it allows. I guess in the end, I just wanna say that I hope Michael is finally at peace, and he is appreciating the love that people have shown him. R.I.P. Michael Jackson, and thank you, for everything.
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