Justin Timberlake on Jackson: I'm "Lucky" to Have Memories

Us Magazine - June 30, 2009 12:07 PM PDT
Story photo: Justin Timberlake on Jackson: I'm Michael Jackson onstage performing with Justin Timberlake at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in New York City on September 6, 2001. Scott Gries/ImageDirectUs Magazine
Justin Timberlake continues to mourn the loss of Michael Jackson.

Timberlake has performed with the King of Pop, including an 'NSYNC duet with Jackson at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards. Timberlake was so influenced by Jackson that he also wore a fedora and glove and showed off Jackson-esque dance moves in his "Cry Me a River" video.

"The thing about Michael is the memories," Timberlake tells MTV U.K. "I'm lucky enough to have memories actually, physically with him onstage and off."

See photos of Michael Jackson and his kids through the years

He says the way the entire world has reacted to Jackson's passing is a "testament to how big a deal it is, obviously, because he's created so many cultural photos in people's minds with his music that he was and always will be the King of Pop."

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"To create the things that he created with his music is untouchable," Timberlake goes on. "He opened the minds of the world to be able to do that through his music... [it's] a feat not accomplished by many people, maybe only a handful of people. I don't think anyone ever did it like him."

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Jackson - who died June 25 at the age of 50 after suffering cardiac arrest -
"opened the minds of people about music," Timberlake said. "He opened the minds of people about culture. Even if it was this much in your conscious, he helped with segregation. His music did that and not a lot of people can say that. Michael was the baddest!"

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  • Marisa
    jakson you will for ever be loved!
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 2:31 PM PDT
  • C
    Fat Joey, you are ignorant and your comments are disgusting. No one is perfect and we all make mistakes in life. I believe Michael was a great person and a wonderful father to his children. He helped so many people, more that has ever been publicized. RIP Micheal and my prayers go to his entire family.------------jgentekos, that is a great memory that you have to cherish for a lifetime.
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 2:30 PM PDT
  • tnrthoma
    long live fat joey!!
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 2:06 PM PDT
  • jgentekos
    I had the honor of meeting him in vegas. I work at GREEN VALLEY RANCH CASINO he escaped here couple years ago if you all remember,was the nicest person you could ever meet. Brought him room service and talked to him for 20 min while he was eating. Just as normal as you and me, asked about happy to work here, asked who i liked in basketball etc. I will never forget that moment we had. RIP
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 1:50 PM PDT
  • Ben
    it is sad to see him go now.
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 1:34 PM PDT
  • I had no idea Justin had been molested.
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 1:25 PM PDT
  • Cynthia
    Some people will do and say any thing for money,you must be jeolous it was'nt you Fat Joey. May God Bless You and your family THE JACKSONS AND fat joey THIER HOME TOWN GARY INDIANA WE LOVE YOU ALL
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 1:10 PM PDT
  • DIESHA
    It is really sad when people like (fatjoey) exist. One should never be happy about another persons death. And Unless you were in the room when the illeged events occurred you shouldnt really breathe negative content about it!!! And judging from the Worlds reaction he will be GREATLY missed!!! Will you (fatjoey)? Think about it
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 12:55 PM PDT
  • DIESHA
    It is really sad when people like (fatjoey) exist. One should never be happy about another persons death. And Unless you were in the room when the illeged events occurred you shouldnt really breathe negative content about it!!! And judging from the Worlds reaction he will be GREATLY missed!!! Will you (fatjoey)? Think about it
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 12:55 PM PDT
  • Patty
    FATJOEY GET A LIFE
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 12:54 PM PDT
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