Michael Jackson Remembered by Smokey Robinson & Others on 60th Birthday

Michael Jackson, the honorary King of Pop, would have turned 60 years old today. His untimely death in 2009 rocked the musical world but has not stopped his global influence on prominent figures from all walks of life. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer remains to be one of the most popular entertainers to ever step foot on the stage and is still one of the bestselling musicians in the world.

Younger sister, Janet Jackson, paid tribute to the “Remember the Time” singer but recreating a modernized version of his iconic video. Check out other celebrities including Smokey Robinson, Akon and Eddie Griffin, who honored the anniversary of Michael Jackson’s birth date.

Smokey Robinson

Happy Birthday to Michael Jackson, the King of Pop 👑 pic.twitter.com/xXM3RRYg5R

— Smokey Robinson (@smokeyrobinson) August 29, 2018

Dan Kanter

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Happy 60th Birthday #MichaelJackson. You were my first musical hero and still my #1. Not a day goes by I don’t miss you, and it still doesn’t seem real that you are not here. You are remembered everyday (literally) in my house by my kids performing Bad, Smooth Criminal, and Dirty Diana, amongst others. #michaeljacksonday #michaeljacksonforever #moonwalkerforever

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Chance the Rapper

It is the 60th birthday of the greatest entertainer to ever live, Michael Jackson. Can I show you how he felt about Joe Pesci tryna give heroin to kids? pic.twitter.com/ZS3QSK3KVh

— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) August 29, 2018

Akon

Happy Birthday MJ miss you! #KingOfPop @michaeljackson pic.twitter.com/3RfIux73or

— AKON (@Akon) August 29, 2018

Eddie Griffin

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Simply The Greatest of All Time!!! #MichaelJackson #HappyBirthdayMichael #HBDMJ #HappyBirthdayMike #GOAT #HappyBirthdayMichaelJackson #KingOfPop #MyBrother #MyFriend #BillyJean #Moonwalk #Moonwalker #Thriller #EGGC #EddieGriffin #GodsChild #OneTimeForYourMind

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The Michael Jackson Estate

Happy Birthday, Michael! On this day of the Diamond Celebration we hope all fans around the world will join in celebrating the immortal Michael Jackson and his legacy of astounding artistic achievement and his philanthropic and humanitarianism efforts wherever he went. pic.twitter.com/IRTsipxAY0

— Michael Jackson (@michaeljackson) August 29, 2018

Debbie Gibson

Celebrating the life of @michaeljackson who would have been 60 today but, whose legacy and music is timeless and eternal 🎤 ❤️

— Debbie Gibson (@DebbieGibson) August 29, 2018

Liam McEwan

Today would’ve been Michael Jackson’s 60th birthday. I’ve been thinking about what I want to say in this tweet, but I am unable to describe what this man has meant to me throughout my life. I wouldn’t be me without Michael. Thanks for always being there. ❤️ #MichaelJacksonDay pic.twitter.com/yAq2fsrtlV

— Liam McEwan (@LiamMcEwan) August 29, 2018

Mark Ronson

Orianthi

Happy birthday to one of the greats @michaeljackson 🎶✨R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/Qkqc1HgL65

— orianthi (@orianthi) August 29, 2018

Mack Wilds

Happy Birthday to the KING , @michaeljackson!!

What are your TOP 3 MJ songs of all time?

— Mack. (@MACKWILDS) August 29, 2018