Black icons who are worshipped like gods on earth

Michael Jackson — Variety

Michael Jackson

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This international sensation is known as the King of Pop. He has been described as one of the best singers, songwriters and dancers in the world. His record-breaking career span decades as he began his career at a tender age. His stage performances were characterized by fans crying uncontrollably and screaming on top of their lungs and fainting. His life was one of the most documented and watched of any known artiste in the world both alive and dead.

It is also recorded that 12 fans committed suicide after the announcement of his death on June 25, 2009.