Minutes ago, news agencies reported that the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has died of cardiac arrest. Although the Gloved One is no longer with us, his influence on pop culture is undeniable.
From his early albums with the Jackson 5 to his knack for eccentric behavior and penchant for avant-garde fashion, Michael Jackson has held the public entranced throughout his life.
Click through the slideshow below to see how Michael Jackson has impacted popular culture, and how he’ll never be forgotten.
25 Ways the King of Pop Rocked Pop Culture
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Underground Dance Phenomenons
Melbourne Shuffle is the New Moonwalk
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Reverse Digital Surgery
Michael Jackson at 50 (Without Surgery)
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Dancing Inmates
1,500 Filipino Prisoners Re-enact Michael Jackson's "Thriller"
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Michael Jackson Dance Moves
Gisele Bundchen Brings Back Crotch-Grabbing in Photo Magazine
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Personal Branding Changes
Michael Jackson Converts to Islam, Changes Name to Mikaeel
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Weird Celebrity Fixations
50 Foot Tall Michael Jackson Robot (That Shoots Lasers)
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Michael Jackson Musicals
'Thriller-Live' Searches for Young Lookalike
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Pixelated Pop Legends
CLOT Creates Blurred Michael Jackson Apparel
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Pop Icon Liquidations
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, Sells Out At Auction
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Zorro Masks and Saris
Michael Jackson As Mikaeel, The Masked Hero
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Zombie-Themed Casinos
Michael Jackson Hopes Thriller Theme Will Help Revive Falling Fortune
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Michael Jackson Balcony Drop Action Figure
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Celebrity Fashion Lines
Michael Jackson x Christian Audigier Collection
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Iconic Pop Memorabilia Auctions
Michael Jackson Says Adios to “Billie Jean” Glove
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Illuminated Catwalk Sidewalks
Enables LED Moonwalking, Michael Jackson Not Included
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Celebrity Action Figures
A Look Back: The Cheesy Michael Jackson Doll
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Reviving Retro, Gangster Style
Michael Jackson's Comeback
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Viral Retro Remixing
15 Michael Jackson "Thriller" Remakes
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Slavery Theme Parks
Michael Jackson's Brother Launches Controversial Entertainment Venue
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Moonwalking Babies
Evian Shows Video of Little Kids with Michael Jackson Moves
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Cancelled Auctions
Michael Jackson Wants His Costumes Back, Cancels Julien's Auction
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Unauthorized Celebrity Auctions
Michael Jackson Upset to See 1,100 Items Up For Grabs
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DIY Disco Instructions
The Moonwalk Superstar
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User Generated Music Videos
Michael Jackson's Beat It Spoof
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Pop Album-Inspired Footwear Debuts
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Actor-Honoring Boot Styles
The Red Wing x Steve McQueen Classic Moc is Limited-Edition
Fantasy Energy Drink Activations
Monster Energy Ultra Taps Pinky for a New Brand Activation
Vibrant Footwear Retro Campaigns
Jack Grealish Stars in the Latest PUMA Palermo Campaign
Car Culture-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Ford Line Emphasizes American Heritage
Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines
The Forever 21 x Disney Capsule is Highly Anticipated
Collectible Kawaii Figurines
The Sanrio Hello Kitty Funko Pop! Figures Celebrate 50 Years
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
Limited-Edition Luxury Necklaces
The Dior Chain Necklace is a Tribute to Marc Jacobs’ Legacy
Cartoon-Inspired Frozen Treats
Popsicle Introduces SpongeBob SquarePants Pops in Stores Nationwide
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Seventies-Inspired Apparel Collections
Kate Moss X Zara Release a Glamorous Capsule Collection
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Singer-Collaborative Cartoon Merch
Bruno Mars and Hello Kitty Continue to Honor Her 50th Year
Pop Art Beer Branding
Budweiser and Sir Peter Blake Collaborated on a New Can
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
Celebrity-Spotlighting Menswear Campaigns
BTS member Suga Stars in Valentino's Latest Campaign
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Star-Supported Animated Character Campaigns
Hello Kitty and Bruno Mars Commemorate an Anniversary
Slow Burn Streetwear Brands
Still Kelly by Marc Kalman is a Deeply Personal Fashion Venture
Spoof Sparkling Water Cans
Liquid Death's Can of Art Pokes Fun at a Controversial Work of Art
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces
A Long-Lost Work from Gustav Klimt Will Embark on a Global Tour
Cartoon-Inspired Phone Accessories
PopSockets Unveils its Whimsical Powerpuff Girls Collection
Soda-Branded Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Coca-Cola Collection Exudes a Timeless Allure
Artist-Backed Album Figurines
The Weeknd Launches a 'Kiss Land' Toy Collection with Superplastic
Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker
Futura Joins Nike to Decorate the Jam Sneaker Model
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Artist Painting-Adorned Bottles
An Absolut Vodka Bottle is Adorned by an Andy Warhol Painting
Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars
Jeff Koons Designs a Dynamic BMW 850i xDrive Gran Coupe
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Late Queen-Honoring Statues
Amy Goodman Creates the Statue of Queen Elizabeth II
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
Fashion-Branded Press-On Nails
The imPRESS x Kate Spade Collection is Limited-Edition
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Loud Luxury Fashion
Moschino SS24 Pokes Fun at "Quiet Luxury" with Maximalist Styles
Family Ties-Inspired Dynamic Footwear
Nike Presents its Celebratory Con Mi Familia Series
Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion
Balmain Introduces the Lion King Collection of Apparel
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Pop Art Creative Collections
The KAWS + Warhol UT Collection Caters to Art Lovers
Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns
Ian Brown Stars in New POUR HOMME and NEIGHBORHOOD Campaign
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Musician-Fronted Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Jacquemus Launched a Campaign Featuring Bad Bunny
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Singer-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Popcaan and Clarks Originals Join on a Wallabee Iteration
Music-Legend-Inspired Overnight Stays
Airbnb Presents Prince’s Purple Rain House Experience
Heartfelt Christmas Campaigns
John Lewis Presents the Festive Gifting House Campaign
Fan-Made Burger Signatures
The Big Mac Signature Was Created by Fans, AI and a Robot Arm
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Musical AI Campaigns
Fiverr's 'Nobody Cares' Positions AI as a Tool for Skilled Freelancers
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints
Sonic Editions' Studio 54 Collection Contains Rare Photos
Quilted Jewelry Campaigns
Chanel's Coco Crush Campaign Stars K-Pop Star Jennie
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Rapper-Starred Fall Fashion Campaigns
Mallet London Taps Ghetts for Local Legends Campaign
Charged Phone Ads
Apple's 'Miss You' Ad Features a Personified Plug Longing for a Phone to Charge
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Vintage Americana Fall-Ready Fashion
Universal Works Unveils Far From Memphis for FW23
Collaborative Ice Cream Jewelry
King Ice Partners with Three Iconic Ice Cream Brands
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls
Bratz Adds New Red Carpet Styles to its Kylie Jenner Collection
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Celebrity-Led Underwear Campaigns
Calvin Klein's Spring 2024 Campaign Taps Jeremy Allen White
Music Video-Inspired Supermarket Campaigns
Albert Heijn Pays Homage to Wham!'s Last Christmas
Iconic Barbie Collectibles
Barbie Honors “Queen of Rock and Roll” Stevie Nicks with Collector Doll
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
Automotive Brand Vinyls
The Iconic Playlist Celebrates Mercedes-Benz's Place in Pop Culture
Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules
Michael Clark Joins JW Anderson on a New Collection
Culturally Celebratory Whiskeys
Macallan's Distil Your World Mexico Celebrates Day of the Dead
Branded Music Festivals
Procter & Gamble & Live Nation Urban Present ONE Musicfest
British Singer-Starred Fashion Campaigns
JW Anderson's Latest Campaign Stars Singer Bakar
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Gold-Plated Leather Watches
Heaven Mayhem Introduces the Icon Watch with Four Unique Strap Designs
Album-Inspired Clothing Capsules
Pacsun x Paris Hilton Present the Infinite Icon Collection
Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions
Barbie: The Exhibition Opens at London's Design Museum
Britpop Photography Exhibitions
London's Oasis Photography Exhibition Celebrates the Band's Legacy
Magician-Designed Playing Cards
Viral Illusionist Billy Menezes Introduces MYSTERY PLAYING CARDS
Filmmaker-Inspired Pop-Ups
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Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Collaborative Designer Art Exhibitions
Just Like Heaven Art Exhibition Celebrates Marc Jacobs
Church-Housed Art Galleries
Greg Mike Expands Beyond His Well-Known Street Art and Murals
Commemorative Fatherhood Campaigns
Mitchell & Ness Highlights the Profound Influence of Fatherhood
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Mobile Escape Rooms
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Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Pop Star-Inspired Holiday Dolls
Mattel Presents a Festive Mariah Carey Barbie Doll
Revived Nostalgic Puffer Jackets
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Global Storytelling Initatives
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Football Singer Collections
Mitchell & Ness Unveils Exclusive Apparel Collaboration with USHER
Movie-Inspired Halloween Menus
Burger King Unveils the Haunting Addams Family-Inspired Menu
Elephant-Printed Sports Kits
Paris Saint-Germain Launches the New Michael Jordan Kits for 2023-24
Traditional Cartoon Artwork
Tokyo's National Museum Presents Hello Kitty: As I Change, So Does She
Band-Inspired Collectible Figurines
BTS Gts Turned into Collectible Minion Funko Pop! Figures
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Iconic Cat Birthday Celebrations
Hello Kitty Happy 50 Will Take Over Hong Kong's Harbour City
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Personalized Keepsake Storybooks
My Life in a Book Captures and Preserves Personal Stories
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Expanding Press-On Nail Offerings
KISS and imPRESS Nails Are Available at Shopper's Drug Mart
Philosopher-Neighbouring Burial Plots
Consumers Can Buy the Burial Plot Next to Karl Marx's Tomb
AI-Powered Actor Reading Programs
ElevenLabs Iconic Voices Brings Hollywood Stars Back to Life
Rock'n'Roll-Inspired Whiskey Collections
FEW Spirits Debuts the Icons of Rock Collection
Job-Themed Obstacle Courses
Mike's Jobstacle Course Challenges People to Experience "Easy" Work
Country Star Lipstick Lines
Dolly Parton's 'Heaven's Kiss' Lipstick Capsule Comes with Four Shades
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Chillstep Album Releases
Lights Teases Ambient Chillstep Rendition of 'Pep' Album
Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings
Minecraft Honors Anniversary with a Pixel Art Collection
Smartphone-Shot Live-Actions Films
Takashi Miike and Apple Presents the Midnight Film
Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions
London's Design Museum Hosts the World of Tim Burton
Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks
Danny Cortes Captures Iconic Hip-Hop Moments Through Art
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Celebrity-Fronted Timepiece Campaigns
Longines Unveils Its Latest Mini DolceVita Timepiece
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe
Music Updates Platforms
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Video Game Merchandise Events
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Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Computer Evolution Museums
Evolution Museum Explores Iconic Computers Through History
Filmmaker-Honoring Design Exhibitions
The World of Tim Burton to Arrive at the Design Museum
Singer-Dedicated Streets
David Bowie Street is Celebrated in Paris
Artist-Designed Football Kits
PUMA and Manchester City Unveil the Definitely City Kit
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados