michael jackson news Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Known as the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century1.

During his four-decade career, Jackson’s contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture. He influenced artists across many music genres. His music videos, including those for "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller" from his 1982 album Thriller, are credited with breaking racial barriers and transforming the medium into an art form and promotional toolThriller became the best-selling album of all time, while Bad was the first album to produce five US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles1.

From the late 1980s, Jackson became a figure of controversy and speculation due to his changing appearance, relationships, behavior, and lifestyle. Despite legal challenges, he continued to innovate and captivate audiences with his performances. In 2009, while preparing for a series of comeback concerts, This Is It, Jackson tragically died from an overdose of propofol administered by his personal physician, Conrad Murray