Yesterday, Michael Jackson fans expressed their thoughts on the fifth anniversary of the King of Pop's unexpected passing. One of the most heartfelt tributes came from Beyoncé.
In a post on her official site, Beyoncé, she talked about how Jackson had an effect on her life and career.
Read the full letter here:
When I was just starting out, my first producer used to make me listen to Michael Jackson's live performance of "Who's Loving You." He would have me watch that for hours back to back to back.
What he wanted me to learn was his soul. You could hear his soul. And he was this little kid who hadn't experienced love but he was a vessel. For whatever reason he could evoke more emotion than an adult. It was so raw and so pure. It was these little things that he did that were just swag. It's something that's God given.
Michael taught me that sometimes you have to forget technique, forget what you have on. If you feel silly, you have to go from the gut just let it go.
Michael Jackson changed me, and helped me to become the artist I am thank you Michael.
Love always, B
In other Beyoncé, related news, she kicked off her On the Run Tour with Jay Z last night in Miami. The two performed together on songs such as "03 Bonnie and Clyde" and "Holy Grail."
