Michael Jackson has undisputedly earned the King of Pop title and has been a musical icon even years after his death. He started his career in the Jackson 5 band. In 1984, Jackson left the band and went solo with new music, videos, and lyrics that challenged social and political issues at the time.
Recently, footage of the singer rehearsing 12 hours before his death resurfaced online. Jackson died the next day, the 25th of June 2009, after he was found unresponsive following an overdose of propofol which was administered by his personal physician.
Fans comment on the video
@thr1llern1ght it’s truly heartbreaking watching this.. #michaeljackson #repost #mjjinnocent #kingofpop #fyp #thr1llern1ght #trending #iconic #foryou #jackson #pommeenparati ♬ Billie Jean
A TikTok user posted the video, which was filmed on June 24, 2009. In the footage, Jackson appeared to be energetic as he sang and performed different body movements. Fans left touching and heartbreaking comments in response to it.
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“In a way, it was ceremonious for this to be his last performance considering the messaging and his untimely death,” one TikTok user wrote. “He was an addict. He had horrible experiences in life. He lost control, so sad. He is the King of pop! Bless you, Michael,” another sad fan commented.
Michael Jackson’s life was marred by controversies
Jackson faced a lot of allegations in the spotlight, including the “Neverland” issue, where he was accused of having illicit relations with young children at his home. Although the accusations were eventually dropped by the FBI after finding no evidence to back up the claims.
After many scandals, Jackson only appeared in public with his face covered to protect himself from the paparazzi until 2009, when he made a comeback with his “This Is It” tour, which was much anticipated by his fans.