Alicia Keys:
"There is no one in the world like MJ! Never has been! NEVER will be! We all know him in one way or another. In some way he has touched us, been the voice of one of our sweetest memories. And what a wonderful, genuine, compassionate, soft spoken GIANT so full of LOVE. He gave us LOVE, excitement, one of–a-kind moments in a mundane world. I can't believe he won't be with us here on earth anymore. But long from now, when we are all dust, he will still NEVER be forgotten....To the best that ever did it! You are loved, admired and respected forever."

Beyoncé:
“This is such a tragic loss and a terrible day. The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be. He will always be the king of pop! Life is not about how many breaths you take, but about how many moments in life that take your breath away. For anyone who has ever seen, felt, or heard his art, we are all honored to have been alive in this generation to experience the magic of Michael Jackson. I love you Michael.”

Britney Spears:
"I was so excited to see his show in London. We were going to be on tour in Europe at the same time and I was going to fly in to see him. He has been an inspiration throughout my entire life and I'm devastated he's gone!"

Chris Brown:
"Michael Jackson is the reason why I do music and why I am an entertainer.  I am devastated by this great loss, and I will continue to be humbled and inspired by his legacy. My prayers are with his family.  Michael will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.  He's the greatest... the best ever.  No one will ever be better."

David Cook:
"Artists like Michael Jackson come along once. He represented the idea that pop music can be more than just music. He showed it could be an agent of change and hope."  

John Legend:
“Michael Jackson will always be remembered as one of the greatest performers in the history of popular music. As a child of the 80's, I feel as though his music and his videos have been an inseparable part of my life and that of an entire generation. And the powerful thing about great music is that it will always live on. He was and always will be an icon. My heart goes out to his family, friends and countless fans for their tragic loss.” 

Leona Lewis:
“Michael Jackson was and forever will be one of the greatest influences in music.
I don't know a single person who was not moved in some way by him.
I remember him being such an inspiration to me and my family growing up.
We'd always have MJ playing or be watching his videos or copying his dance moves.
It is a great loss to music and my prayers go out to the Jackson family.
Thank you for the music Michael. You will live on in our hearts forever.”

Mario:
"RIP to the king of pop and one of my biggest inspirations. Michael Jackson is the blueprint for what happens when you truly value your gift as a performer... I will forever be inspired by Michael’s music and more than that, his passion for the art!!”

Maxwell:
“I'm deeply saddened by the untimely loss of one of the great artists of our time... Michael Jackson will be missed and deeply cherished... His legacy will live on.”

Michelle Williams:
“Michael Jackson was an icon. One of my musical icons. As 1/3 of Destiny's Child we had the privilege of performing at MSG concert September 10, 2001. It was magical, I have vivid memories of seeing him clapping his hands and singing along. Not a day will pass that I won't think of him and his legacy. RIP Michael Jackson!!”

R. Kelly (who wrote"You Are Not Alone"):
"I am truly saddened that my Mentor, Brother and Friend will no longer be with us physically. At the same time, I feel so blessed to have been touched by his Music, his Dance, his Lyrics, and his Pure Genius. It is because of Michael's yesterday that I am who I am today! "
“My condolences to his family and friends around the world. Michael Jackson Rest in Peace and may your music and legacy forever reign on earth!"

Usher:
"This loss has deeply saddened me! It is with a heavy heart I composed this statement. May God cover you Michael. We all lift your name up in prayer. I pray for the entire JACKSON family particularly Michael's mother, children and all his fans that loved him so much. I would not be the artist, performer, and philanthropist I am today without the influence of Michael. I have great admiration and respect for Him and I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to meet and perform with such a great entertainer, who in so many ways, transcended the culture. He broke barriers, he changed radio formats! With music, he made it possible for people like Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama to impact the mainstream world. His legacy is unparalleled. Michael Jackson will never be forgotten."

Whitney Houston:
“It is so hard to express in words what Michael Jackson meant to me.  He was my friend.  He was one of the reasons I got into the music business.  He inspired me.  He taught me.  He laughed with me.  He paved the way for African American artists to be played on MTV which was huge.  My heart is full of grief for his family and his children and I pray that they take solace in the incredible legacy of his music and art.”  

Wyclef Jean:
"Michael Jackson was my Music God. He made me believe that all things are possible, and through real and positive music, you can live forever! I love Michael Jackson. God Bless him."