Hip-Hop artists react to the sudden passing of Michael Jackson

June 26, 8:57 AMNY Hip-Hop Music ExaminerSamantha Greaves

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Michael Jackson 1958-2009. Photo: Michaeljackson.com.

Though Michael Jackson reigned supreme in the Pop and R&B sector of music, Hip-Hop has been highly influenced by the moonwalking prince. Every Hip-Hop artist has attempted to pull of a Michael Jackson inspired dance and has at one point wanted to be him; and this is a fact.

Michael's music transcended an entire culture. The 13 Grammys he earned in his lifetime were but a mere speck in the accomplishments (which included bringing cultures together and striving for world peace) that he made in his career. His Thriller album alone is the world's best-selling album of all time. He was far more amazing than people made him out to be and it is unfortunate that the naive forgot about him and just how iconic and phenomenal he really was.

Michael had an effect on a lot of people especially those growing up in the '80s. Upon hearing of the news of the passing of Michael, Hip-Hop artists took to their Twitter accounts to express their thoughts and to mourn for the fallen King. Here are what some of your favorite Hip-Hop artists and the like had to say about their admiration for Michael and how the music industry has lost one of the greatest icons of our time.

i know we make light of me never getting sleep and overworking. but i’ll say that he didn’t go in vein. i will do my best to slow down as to not overwork myself to the point in which i can’t even enjoy life anymore. im am devastated over this but we all have memories. i just hope that he will get due justice in all the press memorials and whatnot. i know he was mired in controversy the last decade of his life but i think its time we let him rest in peace and learn to separate the ART and the ARTIST. –that is the MJ i will forever remember -The Roots’ ?uestlove

MJ showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. I will miss him!- Diddy

I will not be going on TV talking about this, but my memory of Michael was when he came and saw me in the studio, I LOVE MICHAEL- Wyclef

If it were not for Michael Jackson I would not be where or who I am today. His Music and Legacy will live on Forever. Prayers to the fam. R.I.P.-Ludacris

I will be mourning my friend , brother, mentor and inspiration.. He gave me and my family hope. I would never have been me without him -MC Hammer

Legendary producer/composer Quincy Jones, who has worked very closely with Michael and was the mastermind behind Thriller, Off The Wall, and Bad expressed deep remorse for Michael and payed honor to his "talent and grace" with this released statement.

I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don’t have the words. Divinity brought our souls together on The Wiz and allowed us to do what we were able to throughout the 80’s. To this day, the music we created together on Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad is played in every corner of the world and the reason for that is because he had it all…talent, grace, professionalism and dedication.He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I’ve lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him.

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Michael Jackson passed away after collapsing and going into cardiac arrest in his Beverly Hills home yesterday afternoon. He was then rushed to UCLA Medical where at 2:26 PM he was pronounced dead, he was 50 years old. Michael leaves behind three children, Prince Michael Jackson, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, and Prince Michael Jackson II. Our prayers go out to the Jackson family. Click here for more information regarding the passing of Michael Jackson.
 

Michael was an International entity, so everyone worldwide in some way or another is mourning the loss of Michael. Let's take this time to express how Michael Jackson's music has impacted your life and how much of an inspiration he was to you while you were growing up. Who wore that single white glove to school?