I ♥ MJ
I’m not really in the writing mood but after my co-workers saw my reaction to MJ’s death, they insisted that I write a blog explaining my unique relationship with the “King of Pop”. So here it goes :
I know there are thousands, if not millions of people all over the world who claim to be Michael Jackson’s biggest fan but trust me when I say that NOBODY loves Michael Joseph Jackson the way I do.
Now I’m no extremist. I would have never stalked him, nor do I idolize him the way some people did. After all, he was just a man. But he was a man like no other, and my love for him was sincere, and everyone knows it.
Just minutes after the news of his death was announced, my phone was bombarded with dozens upon dozens of calls and text messages from friends, old classmates and people I haven’t spoken to in years! They said I was the first person they thought of when they heard about the tragic event. People were actually sending their condolences to me as if Michael was a personal friend or relative. But that’s exactly what he felt like.
I seriously took his death HARD!
As I think back, I realize that MJ has always been a part of my life. I was born the year “Thriller” was released and like so many others, I literally grew up listening to this man. My late grand aunt would often tell me about the times she would take me shopping as child, and I would run around telling strangers that Michael was my cousin. Yes, for some unknown reason I actual thought this man was my cousin!
As a dancer, I looked at “The King of Pop” as the ultimate performer! He could take the simplest move and make it look like magic. You can just sense the passion in his movement. He had a special gift that people continuously try to duplicate, but can’t.
In high school, I was known for my love of Michael. I knew the lyrics to all his songs, the choreography to all his videos and it wasn’t uncommon for me to just bust out into a random “MJ moment” during lunch or in between classes.
By the time I got to college, MJ was one of my nicknames. My roommate thought I was borderline obsessed because I decorated our room like “The Michael Jackson Hall of Fame”, with all of his original LP’s ranging from ABC to Dangerous displayed around the room; The classic hit “The Way You Make Me Feel” was my alarm clock ring tone; and every day I would blast Michael Jackson or The Jackson 5 songs in the shower. After four years of living with me, my poor friend couldn’t even stand to hear his music!
And even though I did all those things I still don’t consider myself a fanatic. I simply love Michael. I mean how could you not? This man has contributed so much to society, even beyond the realm of entertainment. Yes, he is UNQUESTIONABLY the greatest performer of all time, but he was so much more. People tend to speculate about the rumors (and let’s stress the fact that these things are rumors) surrounding Michael’s personal life, but the FACT is this: Michael broke racial barriers, contributed to worthy causes and his influence changed music and changed the world. Michael Joseph Jackson’s legacy will forever be a part of black history, world history and MY history.
WE LOVE YOU MIKE!
MJ FOREVER!
- Tauheedah Shukriyyah Asad is the public relations specialist in the Office of Marketing and Communications at Fort Valley State University
Posted: June 29th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
Comments
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Time July 9, 2009 at 3:55 pm
yah.. you a great fan indeed!! MJ will be forever in our heart!!
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Time July 10, 2009 at 2:04 pm
The King of Pop revive the music genre to its finest & best tone. He will always be in our heart..
Comment from Ari
Time October 9, 2009 at 2:58 pm
I wonder how MJ will be viewed 50 years from now?
Comment from Sibiu
Time October 11, 2009 at 3:02 pm
I agree with you that Michael Jackson was the greatest entertainer of our time and its very sad that he is gone.BRAVOOO
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Time January 7, 2010 at 1:52 pm
I love mJ.. No one can replace him..
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Time January 18, 2010 at 3:54 pm
I can’t believe Michael is dead. 
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Time January 29, 2010 at 6:14 pm
EVERYONE loved him though at one time or another. RIP Michael.
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Time February 20, 2010 at 1:33 am
Michael.
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Time April 22, 2010 at 7:18 am
many fans of MJ in my country 
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Time April 22, 2010 at 7:19 am
MJ is amazing..
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Time April 29, 2010 at 11:43 am
miss him…
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