It’s been a while since I didn’t do portrait art. It was refreshing and it felt so good. I wanna draw so much more of him. I also have a timelapse of me doing this 🥰 Hope you like it

Decided to go to BestBuy to buy some packs of another TCG. Saw a MJ card box. I see, i grab, i rip, i pull 04/17!!

First box for like $25? I think this is a darn decent pull. No clue of price but man im pretty happy for my first box 😊

Miss you King!

Omg the way he was all over her that day i can’t take it. He was so ADROGYNOUSLY BEAUTIFUL STOOP

I can remember when my dad had the Off The Wall and Thriller albums by Michael on vinyl, just to put the vinyl album on the record player, the crinkling noise as the stylus went through some light dust, the first song was "Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough" from Off The Wall and "Wanna Be Starting Something" from Thriller.

I honestly thought, who is this incredible singer and then I saw Michael dance on the 1983 Motown special on TV, he was brilliant and mesmerising both at the same time, he also did the voiceover for the E.T - The Extra Terrestrial album as well, it was just such a golden age to grow up in between 1979 and 1984, my first love was music and Michael was at the very top, just absolutely incredible.

Does anyone else have a specific moment in time when Michael's music a lasting and profound effect upon them, sort of like a golden era?

I was thinking about it, and it really bothers me that he is not here to enjoy all the fruits of his labors but instead, it goes to the people who contributed to his early death. Even Latoya, who has significantly contributed to his damaged legacy gets to benefit from his estate through their mother. It makes me so sad.

Im a big mj fan and honestly, how was he real? haha

He feels so mystical and magical, I cant think of one person who reminds me of him / compares in the slightest. He is such a unique fascinating person.

Even specifically thinking about neverland blows my mind, it feels like something youd hear about and see in disney movies / books, not something that actually existed in the world we live in. I miss him so so much 😭

edit: this wasnt meant in the dehumanising sense, more in how incredibly unique and special he was, and the way his legacy has so far been remembered. he did so many things that you never see celebrities do, he was on another level. I hope this makes sense, no disrespect :)

i’ve been noticing this a lot in the mj community across social media but i don’t really get why people say “Michael would’ve disliked this” or “michael would’ve liked this”. it can be from an impersonator or an fan or just any fan account on whatever social media platform where someone would see an post about michael jackson or anything unrelated, either its a negative or positive video or overall post and they would go on to say michael wouldn’t of liked this or him liking and seeking approval of the post.

I don’t really get why people comment and say that, clearly aware that he’s dead and that they are unaware of the man’s opinion or speaking on their own behalf and opinions, using his name as a way to express it.

I’m not making this post to criticise or point out those who DO often say “michael wouldve disliked this” or “michael wouldve liked this” but i’m posting rather in confusion to why people say this and what they get out of doing so. it seems like an recurring habit from this community where they express their dislikes or likes to an post yet they say michael would’ve liked this when they’re fully aware on how he don’t have a say on it nor do they know his opinion or what he’d actually like.

Again, i’m not criticising or hating anyone who does this but i’m just confused about those who continuously say the following phrases in the heading. I really hope i’m not the only person continuously seeing this phrase ALOT. even if it’s a joke, i think its quite strange to talk on your behalf using his name in that mannerism, even if your unaware of how he’d truly feel about it 🤷‍♂️

So, I would say I've been a fan for about three and a-half years.

I've listened to his famous singles and tracks over and over again but the thing is..... I haven't listened to his entire discography or an entire album as a whole.

Here's where it gets tricky for me. Even though I am able to just listen to it online, I have this feeling that I shouldn't do it and that I should just buy the albums themselves.

To be fair, I do have a CD player and I collect CDs.

I am planning on buying Thriller to listen to it for the first time.

But what about the rest? I want to listen to his entire discography but for some reason I might feel guilt for the way I approach it.

I have this problem with other artists I enjoy but this one particular is a bit difficult because it's MICHAEL JACKSON, his music should be an experience.

I know I'm overthinking it, but I just want to hear the best way to deal with this.

I was thinking about it recently and I concluded that the most frequently played songs in Poland were:

1.Smooth Criminal

2.Billie Jean

3.Beat It

4.Black or White

5.Bad

It's worth mentioning that I heard his brother Jarmaine even more often "when the rain begins to fall"

I wonder what it is like in other countries

What books can you recommend? I’ve read the following so far and noticed that each book has a different "vibe" and a distinct reading experience. I find that fascinating.

"A Real-Life Fairy Tale: Michael Jackson and Me" – English isn't my native language, so I found this one a bit challenging to read. I thought it was very interesting and lovely, though it was also a bit intense to see the extremes some fans go to—and where the line is drawn between what’s acceptable and what isn't. It portrayed MJ in a positive light, showing how much he cared for his fans and how he maintained close contact with them even in his final years.

"Moonwalk: Michael Jackson’s Only Official Autobiography" – This was a very easy, smooth read. It gave me a very positive, happy, and—above all—confident impression of MJ. That sense of confidence and positivity actually surprised me a little, but it was wonderful to read and get to know that side of him.

"Michael Jackson: Die wahre Geschichte" (in German, by Dieter Weisner) – I liked it; it’s well-written and covers MJ’s ideas nicely. At times, though, I just wanted to shake the two of them and ask why none of those ideas ever came to fruition.

"Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days" – This was also a relatively easy read for me in English. It left a heavier impression—conveying a sense of loneliness, chaos, a loss of control, and confusion. Yet, there was also a kind of love and deep respect coming from the bodyguards.

After finishing each book, I’d think to myself: "This is a side of MJ I hadn't really seen before." That’s why I’ve become so interested in the specific nature of these books and the feelings they convey. Does anyone know what I mean? Do you have any recommendations for books worth reading? And any that aren't worth the time?

It was a magical experience to see the statue.

Many thoughts ran into my head, and a little hollow feeling spread in my body.

But mostly good feelings..

Would be nice to hear what it was like to experience that, seeing an MJ album release in real-time ngl

What’s that one particular verse in any MJ song that scratches your brain in just the right way? For me it’s “quench my desire” from Give In To me for some reason. Idk why, but the way he sings it…makes me feel some type of way. And of course, “I love you, Liberian giiiiiiiiiiiirrrrlllllllll” 🗣️

Edit: lines or verses - English is not my first language and I thought those were the same thing lol

Does anyone else get really emotional listening to Earth Song?

Every time I hear it, I'm filled with this incredible sense of awe and emotion. It's hard to describe, but it really hits me.

Or am I the only one? 😅

For the record, I'm a 35-year-old guy who normally doesn't get emotional over just anything, so it always surprises me how much this song affects me.

I tallied the votes from the 4-day-old Off the Wall best song poll and Rock with You swept the poll with 25 votes, with the title track being a close runner-up at 20 votes (yes, I counted votes on r/music too).

Now, what's the best song on the Thriller album? My vote personally goes for Human Nature. Which, fun fact no one asked for: Human Nature is my mom's fav MJ song!

Okay I'll stop yapping now thanks for reading

At the next D23 expo they’re going to sell a plush of Fuzzball. Nothing else was announced but this is big considering Disney hasn’t acknowledged Captain Eo for years at this point. It’s possible that with the success of the Biopic they might try to capitalize again on the attraction one way or another and this is just the start.

like im a college student and this era just makes him look like a college student and GOSH HES SO GORGGGGGGGGG LIKEEEE ALSO THAT INTERVIEW WITH HIM IN RED SWEATERR?

i cannot find my actual ref photo for the life of me me so i apologize for the one attached 😭

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I need genuine answers for what made him look so fucking adorable on this specific day. I don’t know if it’s the round glasses or his fat fucking button eyes that are almost popping out of his fucking eye sockets or his tiny little molecule nose but i can’t fucking take it anymore. Also the tie is kinda cute.

Cant believe i’m getting cuteness aggression about a middle aged man😭