A Popstar Who Inspired Millions by Anvi

The most iconic and globally known popstar of all time: 

Receiving 13 Grammys, 26 American Music awards, and breaking all 39 Guinness World Records, Michael Jackson changed the entire world’s view on music. 

This global musical sensation was a dedicated, shy humanitarian whose career was driven by an unparalleled work ethic and a passion to make the world a better place.

Michael was a complex, highly sensitive, and profoundly creative individual with intense perfectionist tendencies. 

His creative ideas, generosity, and loyalty immensely impacted the industry, along with his groundbreaking music production and dance techniques. Jackson pioneered moves like the “moonwalk,” setting a higher standard for pop music performance.  

Jackson and his ideas were famous and popular, unlike his private and mysterious life. Many people are not aware of all the hardships he encountered while growing up that took over his life and career. 

Jackson overcame a harsh childhood of physical and emotional abuse by his father and severe, painful health conditions like vitiligo and lupus. He suffered 3rd degree scalp burns. In 1984, he faced intense, sustained media scrutiny, financial debt, drug dependency, and public child molestation allegations. 

Michael Jackson’s life philosophy centered around unconditional love, childlike wonder, and using art for humanitarian healing along with a desire to heal the world. Michael Jackson once said, 

“If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make that change.”

He believed: “Be humble, believe in yourself, and have the love of the world in your heart” 

Michael Jackson changes and inspires lives not only to others in the same industry. He inspired Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, and Usher for artistry, choreography, and showmanship. Jackson greatly elevated the bar for charity, fashion, and pop music.

“The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music,” Beyoncé said. “He was magic”

“He broke barriers, he changed radio formats… His legacy is unparalleled,” Usher reflected.

Michael also impacted countless fans and performers through his unique blend of music, dance, and humanitarianism. He revolutionized pop culture by breaking racial barriers on MTV, transforming music videos into cinematic, high-budget art forms. 

Everybody knows about Michael Jackson’s classic white glove that was an iconic symbol of his artistry. There were many rumors spread and reasons tossed around because fans wanted to know what the purpose of it was.

The glove was used to highlight his dance movements to show his steps more distinctly while it covered for early symptoms of vitiligo. 

After going through such a dynamic and intricate life, it tragically ended on June 25th, 2009 at the age of 50. Michael passed away after suffering cardiac arrest caused by acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication. 

His personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for administering Jackson lethal drugs. Murray claimed that Jackson was eager to be administered the surgical anesthetic drug that put him to sleep because other sedatives could not.

Michael Jackson was the most symbolic and timeless popstar known worldwide who permanently transformed the music industry and single handedly influenced and inspired millions of fans.