In the past six years, Michael Jackson's fans and fellow stars have kept his memory alive. MJ's fans, friends and family members took to the social media to share their tributes on the occassion of Michael Jackson's birthday.
Lenny Kravitz tweeted a picture that was snapped at one of the Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Celebration shows back in 2001. "Happy birthday Michael. I'm here 'cause you were here first," Kravitz tweeted. "Love and respect always #happybirthdaymj."
P Diddy also shared a throwback snap for the times he hung around with MJ and captioned it, "Happy birthday King!" He also asked his fans about their favorite Michael Jackson record on Instagram and Twitter.
"Happy Birthday MJ !!! The Greatest Entertainer Of All Time. #HappyBirthdayMichaelJackson #OffTheWall #Thriller," MC Hammer posted an old pick with Michael.
Music Superstar Jay Z joined Instagram to pay his respects to the king of pop, on Michael Jackson Birthday. He shared a picture of the pair shaking hands and hugging. The picture gathered an astounding 35.1 thousand likes in mere eleven hours.
His siblings La Toya and Jermaine both tweeted about flashbacks of the moments they spent with brother MJ. The Recording Academy came up with a photo tribute of Jackson's Grammy moments.
On the occasion of Michael Jackson's birthday," the Video Music Awards shared a few MJ moments. His 15 minute performance in 1995, including the medley of hits like "Billie Jean," "Black or White," "The Way You Make Me Feel" and "Beat It" set the stage on fire.
In 1991, the VMAs named the show's lifetime achievement award as the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
Michael Jackson's personal chef, Mani Niall told greatideas.people.com that Michael never celebrated his birthday. He recalls the time when MJ's assistant would remind everyone about Michael Jackson's birthday."
He died on June 25, 2009, just 2 months away from his 51st birthday. His death was ruled as a homicide after his doctor prescribed drugs in high doses, reported the HollywoodLifers.
