Justin Timberlake -- 'We Have Lost a Genius'

We just heard from Justin Timberlake, who tells us:

Justin Timberlake
I can't find the words right now to express how deeply sadden [sic] I am by Michael's passing. We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only Pop music, but of all music. He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.

Timberlake has referred to Michael Jackson as his Idol in the past.

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46. Farah was pushed back to page 5 of the LA Times. Thanks to Justin and Wacko Jacko's sister's "Wardrobe Malfunction" staged fiasco, network TV is forbidden to show breasts...gore, yes...breasts no. Whatever happened to CNN Style or Fashion TV on VH1? Thanks Janet.

Posted at 2:13AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Timothy Bernard

47. To be in my 20s in the 80s this man was everywhere from watching him on the new show called MTV to dancing to all his songs at the clubs he will always have a place in my heart. I was blessed to be witnes to the transformation from the little Jackson to the icon he became - I still get chills when I think about he first time he did that moonwalk - you will always be remembered and loved

Posted at 2:34AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Lisa D

48. Granted all the scandal of his later years will always be there...but all the kids commenting about all the junk here know nothing about his musical talent as a young child...just watch the videos playing on t.v all day today...he was an amazing artist...all of todays artist perform the way they do because MJ did it first...Anything being done right now down to the singing dancing, writing his own songs, his vidoes - MJ did it first!!.........we are only humans and all of us will have scandal in our lives but when we pass hopefully at one time in ur lives if by chance u put a smile on a few faces and if u did then that is what will remembered not our sins... that will all be reviewed by our maker.

Posted at 4:56PM on Jun 27th 2009 by theresapop

49. Au revoir mon ami
Au revoir et repose en paix
Tu es et restera le roi de la pop musik
Toutes mes condoléances à tes enfants et tes proches
Que de douleurs à cette annonce suréaliste
Et à bientôt
Je t"embrasse

Posted at 3:10AM on Jun 26th 2009 by nora

50. how can any of you be so cruel? i can assure you that not a single one of you commenting (myself included) are as purely white as you're making yourselves out to be. Everyone has they're own screwed up history and all i wish is that you all get the same level of 'respect' and 'generosity' and that people use the same disgusting language and comments when it comes time for your passing. After all ''karma is a bitch'' right?

Posted at 1:15PM on Jun 26th 2009 by Monroe

51. hi, as soon as i heard the news that michael jackson had died i absorlooty couldn't believe it i mean a TRUE LEGEND has passed once again and it really hitted me hard because i never new how good and how important he was until he is gone and i completely agree with justin timberlake he was and will always be one of the greatest pop kings. and its so hard to say goodbye to such a legend and im glad for everyone realizing the greatness of his presents and allthough he had a bad past everyone just has to move on!! RIP MICHAEL JACKSON ...
MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS 3 KIDS
WIFE, FAMILY & FRIENDS.....
love u always emily xxxx
time to say goodbye to a truly legend of pop
i still can't believe it, god bless u!!

Posted at 5:52AM on Jun 26th 2009 by emily

52. ZOmG wTF guiZ?!?!

I don't know how I even happened upon this little corner, but first things first; punctuation and grammar, please find some. Secondly, Michael Jackson as a pop star is, and will always be, a huge influence. Lastly and most importantly, as an individual, emotionally and psychologically, he needed a lot of help. What else can you say besides that? There is no reason to trash the man after he has passed away. BTW, Perez Hilton should go DIAF, but not for all the reasons you internet retards demand.

Posted at 8:27AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Archie

53. Timberflake wouldn't know a genius if he hit him over the head.... Here we have a white guy acting black and a black guy who tried to turn himself white. WOW!!! He should have been locked up years ago for being a pedophile. Raping young boys and bleaching your skin?? I don't wish death or pain on anyone but, MJ was a bad person. Anyone who contests that is truly a "genius".

Posted at 1:48PM on Jun 26th 2009 by TK

54. very sad for all of us,indeed

Posted at 9:16AM on Jun 26th 2009 by jocuri

55. Justin Timberlake-Hugh-He's just commenting for publicity-He wasen't close to him-unless he stayed on the Neverland ranch-maybe shared a bed-had a nice sleepover,drank "grapejuice>"

Posted at 11:12AM on Jun 26th 2009 by bernie

56. That's Nice of Justin!

RIP MJ !!

Posted at 9:49AM on Jun 26th 2009 by JANE DOE

57. Genius? Oh please, that man was a performer. Some of it at times was good. But I don't think he's a legend. Has hasn't really done anything in quite some time. What's a legend anyway? As for the child molestation biz. My question is, if your so innocent and didn't do anything with those kids, why pay parents millions if you didn't do anything? I for one would have gone to trial and let a jury decide my fate. (If I'm truly innocent of course). And why continue to have "sleep overs"? You would think that after the 1st incident you'd stop having little boys stay over your house. Although I wasn't a big fan of MJ, I for one don't wish ill or disrespect his memory,(my parents raised me better than that), but I do feel for his family. After all, he was someone's father, son, & brother. Despite his many "flaws" I do hope you RIP.

Posted at 9:58AM on Jun 26th 2009 by NLC

58. No one cares what a Mickey Mouse douchebag thinks. The only thing anyone thinks about when they see Timberhomo is his horrible acting and how he cried like a bitched when he got Punked!!!! Justin should be on his knees thanking the Lord everyday that he was able to con people into thinking he's talented. Cause if that face were on your average Joe, they sure as hell wouldn't be with Jessical Biel.

Posted at 11:05AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Timberhomo

59. THIS IS FOR JUSTIN IF HE READS THIS... YOU DO HAVE THE MAKINGS OF A GREAT POWER HOUSE,BUT I DONT WANT TO SEE YOU GO THROUGH WHAT ELVIS AND MICHAEL DID. MEANING ALL OF US FANS WE CAN BE SO DEMANDING AND EXCITED ABOUT THE EMOTIONS YOU (ELVIS, MICHAEL AND YOU) GUYS STIR UP IN US WITH YOUR MUSIC THAT YOU GUYS BECOME VICTIMS OF YOUR OWN FAME. dO YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. YOU ARE MULTI TALENTED IN SO MANY THINGS! PLEASE LEARN FROM THE ONES WHO HAVE COME BEFORE YOU JUSTIN MEANING ELVIS AND MICHAEL. KEEP IT ALL IN PROSPECTIVE AND DONT LET US FANS AND OUR DEMANDS FOR MORE EAT YOU ALIVE. YOU WERE BROUGHT UP GOOD AND HAVE HAD A SENSE OF HOMOUR ABOUT ALL OF THIS SO FAR. THE FINGER IS POINTING AT YOU NOW THAT MICHAEL IS GONE. AND AS A MOTHER OF 3 GROWN BOYS I WANT TO WARN YOU KEEP THAT LEVEL HEAD GOD GAVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY CLOSE KNOW YOUR REAL FRIENDS. DONT RECLUSE YOURSELF BUT DONT OPEN THE DOOR TO OPPORTUNISTS TO RIP YOU APART LIKE THEY DID MICHAEL AND ELVIS. KEEP IT SMART BUT DONT LOOSE THAT SOUTHERN CHARM. IM A 42 YR OLD FAN!!! BUT AT A DISTANCE LOL

Posted at 11:23AM on Jun 26th 2009 by nindy

60. oh nos... who is he & usher going to completely rip off for now on?

Posted at 11:33AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Rusty Shackleford

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