REACTIONS ON THE TRAGEDY..R.I.P. MJ

Reactions from Various Celebrities and fans Michael Jacksons name earned respect in many different circles.....

Quincy Jones-"For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words. Divinity brought our souls together on The Wiz and allowed us to do what we were able to throughout the '80s. To this day, the music we created together on Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad is played everywhere in the world and the reason for that is he had it all...talent, grace, professionalism and dedication. He was the consumate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever.I've lost my little brother today and part of my soul has gone with him."

Sean “Diddy” Combs says: “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.”


Star Jones: Death comes to all. But great achievements build a monument." He IS and WAS the greatest entertainer of all times...Peace to you brother.

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.

Smokey Robinson--The world is mourning the loss of his talent and people will miss his music. Michael Jackson was one of the most intense, dynamic talents to ever live. When I was in London recently, the whole buss was about those 50 concerts. He was still Michael Jackson."

Talib Kweli tweets: “RIP Michael Jackson. Greatest performer ever.”

Busta Rhymes mourns: “GOD BLESS THE JACKSON FAMILY...BE STRONG AND OUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES GO OUT 2 THE JACKSON FAMILY!!!!!TO THE MAXIMUM LEVELS!!! MICHAEL JACKSON UR THE GREATEST TALENT EVER KNOWN 2 MANKIND.R.I.P. & GOD BLESS.”

Russell Simmons--"Michael Jackson was my generation's most iconic cultural hero. Courageous, unique and incredibly talented. He'll be missed greatly."

Fabolous writes: "If it is true, We need 2 celebrate this man's incredible music career.. the things we saw him do, records hit broke, hits he made.. Legend… Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, & now Michael Jackson.... I really cant believe Michael Jackson is dead. Michael Jackson dying is so crazy. i actually feel a lil' f&*ked up inside.. As a kid i idolized Michael Jackson. R.I.P to the King of Pop.”

Actress Lauren London --- “Michael Jackson?!. It feels like someone called me and told me a family member passed away. Since I could remember...there was always MJ.”

Madonna: I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.

Justin Timberlake: I can't find the words right now to express how deeply saddened I am by Michael's passing," the pop-R&B hitmaker wrote. "We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only Pop music but of all music. He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.


Chris Brown: Rest in Peace, The Legendary Michael Jackson - the greatest entertainer ever!

Rihanna: Truely saddened, hopefully the rumors aren't true.... :( not believing anything until it's confirmed.


Jane Fonda: I am stunned. My friend, Michael Jackson is dead. He lived with me for a week on "Golden Pond" set

BEYONCE-"This is such a tragic loss and a terrible day. The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be. He will always be the king of pop! Life is not about how many breaths you take, but about how many moments in life that take your breath away. For anyone who has ever seen, felt, or heard his art, we are all honored to have been alive in this generation to experience the magic of Michael Jackson. I love you Michael." -

John Mayer- I think we'll mourn his loss as well as the loss of ourselves as children listening to Thriller on the record player. Dazed in the studio. A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us. RIP MJ.

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 famR.I.P.

Questlove, The Roots: Im am devastated over this but we all have memories. i just hope that he will get due justice in all the press memorials and whatnot. i know he was mired in controversy the last decade of his life but i think its time we let him rest in peace and learn to separate the ART and the ARTIST. --that is the MJ i will forever remember.


Wyclef Jean "music god. he made me believe that all things are possible and through positive music he will live forever."

Travis Barker: I'm speechless, WTF?

my comment-gotta love this video.....artists dont make videos like this anymore. Such a great look for black culture. Africa. Kings,Queens, Magic Johnson,Eddie Murphy, Iman(lookin superbadd) thas mike man..love em or hate em...legendary.