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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Athlete-Designed Skating Looks
Madison Chock Launches a Skating Wardrobe Brand
90’s Inspired Archival Footwear
Dr. Martens Introduces its Edgy 'Buzz' Collection
Celebrative Icon-Inspired Campaigns
adidas Originals Honors 55 Years with Superstar: The Original
Pop Archive Series
KYLIE Netflix Docuseries Opens Kylie Minogue’s Personal Archives
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Grim Heirloom Jackets
Columbia Sportswear's Death Wishes Jacket Includes a Will & Testament
Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys
Mattel Debuts Its 2025 San Diego Comic-Con Showcase
Mens Underwear Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in the News BOSS ONE Bodywear Campaign
Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives
The Balenciaga by Demna Exhibition Captures Attention
Whimsical Halloween Decor Ranges
Michael's Alice's Adventures Collection Will Arrive for Halloween
Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
©SAINT Mxxxxxx Celebrates Heath Ledger's Joker in New Capsule
Edible Chocolate Lipsticks
The MAC Cosmetics x Doja Cat Collab Started with a Memorable VMAs Stunt
Miniature Horror Figures
The New Pop Mart Chucky blind-box collectible figures are Playful
Miniature Collectible Pop-Ups
MGA Entertainment's World of Miniverse Brings Collectibles to Life
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Y2K Aesthetic-Inspired Apparel
The Gloomy Bear X Sophie Powers Collection is Edgy and Cute
Young Singer-Collaborative Apparel
Landon Barker and Cheap Monday Join Forces on a Capsule
Y2K Pop Star Accommodations
Airbnb is Opening the Door to Hannah Montana’s Malibu Beach House
Star-Backed Alcohol Campaigns
This Dom Pérignon Campaign Unites Creators in an Artistic Tribute
Musician-Approved Fashion Campaigns
Michael Kors X Suki Waterhouse Unveil a Vacation-Ready Line
Temporary Public Art Installations
Cj Hendry Held Flower Market 2.0 at the Rockefeller Center
Music Artist-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
Jennie is Featured in Jean Paul Gaultier's New Campaign
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
American Artist Bag Capsules
Eastpak Launched a Jean-Michel Basquiat Collection
Cartoon Duck-Inspired Apparel
The Disney x Karl Lagerfeld Capsule Collection Features Donald Duck
Nature-Inspired Luxury Fashion Collections
Michael Kors Spring 2026 Campaign Film is Eye-Catching
K-Pop-Joined Denim Campaigns
The Mingyu Fall Denim Campaign Blends ’90s Nostalgia with Modernity
Fall-Themed Luxury Bag Campaigns
Zadig & Voltaire Partners with Paris Jackson
Creator-Led Style Collabs
MAC Cosmetics and Depop are Reintroducing Gen Z Shoppers to Lipstick
Vibrant Candy-Covered Clogs
The M&M’S x Crocs Collection Will Arrive in October
Crime-Inspired Press-On Nails
The Aprés x Liquid Death Collab Shares Essentials for Killer Nails
Art-Driven Fashion Capsules
Marc Jacobs Launches Joy Artist Capsule for Fall 2025
Festival-Ready Celebrity DJ Activations
Absolut Vodka Welcomes Paris Hilton at the House of Cosmo
Art-Inspired Collectibles
The Mattel x MoMA Series Transforms Iconic Artworks into Toys and Games
Black Metal-Inspired Lip Balms
e.l.f. Cosmetics and Liquid Death Launched "Lip Embalms"
Fantasy Book Tech Accessories
PopSockets Unveiled its 'Throne of Glass' Collection
K-Pop Character Streetwear
BLACKPINK x Disney Capsule Collection Features Mickey & Minnie Graphics
Commemorative Streetwear Collabs
Jack in the Box x The Hundreds "Jack Was Here!" Drops Soon
Avant-Garde Haute-Couture Fashion Exhibits
The Rick Owens 'Temple of Love' Exhibition is Stunning
Extravagant Luxury Pop-Ups
Michael Kors Unveils a Giant Hamilton Handbag at Its Paris Pop-Up
Football Fan-Addressing Soda Commercials
Pepsi's Launches the Football Always Wins Campaign
Emotional Holiday Campaigns
John Lewis 2025 Christmas Ad Fuse 90s Nostalgia with Family Connection
Actor-Honoring Photo Prints
Sonic Editions Celebrates the Life of Robert Redford
Musician Merch-Inspired T-Shirts
This Collaboration Gap Merch Highlights Iconic Artists
Tribute-Paying Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Mcqueen's Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign is Set in Coach & Horses
Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Taps Jeremy Allen White and Pusha T
Miniature Collectible Charms
The Mini Labubu Pin for Love Series Boosts Pop Mart Stock
Pop Icon-Headed Fragrance Films
Madonna Appears in Dolce & Gabbana's Fragrance Campaign Film
Beach-Inspired Phone Accessories
PopSockets x Electric Picks Collab on Jewelry-Like Accessories
Luxury Bold Underwear Styles
Calvin Klein's Unveils Their Autumn Campaign
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Cinematic Sneaker Campaigns
Adidas Originals Superstar Campaign Features Icons Such as Jennie
Cleaning Mascot Retirements
Mr. Clean Announced He's Stepping Aside After 68 Years
Urban-Inspired Outwear Campaigns
Moose Knuckles is the 'Pulse of the City' for Fall/Winter 2025
Exploded Chocolate Candies
M&M's POP'd is the First-Ever Freeze-Dried Candy from M&M's
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Rock-Inspired Cosmetics
Ozzy Osbourne x Birmingham-Based Beauty Brand Unveil an Edgy Makeup Line
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Pop Icon-Backed Campaigns
Charli XCX Fronts Valentino's Puffer Gloss Campaign
Symbolic Pop-Up Wellness Experiences
Hone Health Hosts Death of Midlife Pop-Up
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
The Styled by KidSuper Ken Doll Sports Boundary-Pushing Streetwear
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
Late Singer-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Spotlights its New Aaliyah Barbie Honoring the R&B Singer
Jellybean-Infused Popcorn Snacks
The Popcorn kitchen Jelly Beans Popcorn Kit is Nostalgic
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Mayo-Inspired Art Gallery Pop-Ups
Hellmann's Mayonnaise Collaborates with Kareem Rahma
Shocking TV Docuseries
Marilyn Manson: Unmasked Docuseries Delves into His Allegations and Legacy
Gaming-Inspired Apparel
Uniqlo Celebrates Honor of Kings’ 10th Anniversary with Graphic Tee Drop
Hip Watchmaker Ambassador Partnerships
Hublot Taps Jung Kook as Its Global Brand Ambassador
Hands-Free Vertical Phone Grips
PopSocket Introduces the New Kick-Out Grip & Stand
Culture Play Card Games
MONOPOLY Deal: KPop Demon Hunters Links Games and Fandom Through Netflix
Fedora Popcorn Buckets
Cinemark's Michael Black Hat Popcorn Bucket Reimagines a Stage Accessory
Mobile Game Universe Expansions
King Expands Its Roster with Candy Crush Solitaire
Nostalgic Video Rental Pop-Ups
KitKat is Bringing Back Blockbuster to Help Fans "Break Better"
Legendary Baseball Player T-Shirts
HOMAGE Commemorates Mickey Mantle with a Legendary Tee
Playful Balloon Sculptures
Cj Hendry Unveiled 'Keff Joons' to Commemorate Jeff Koons
Ultra-Elegant Holiday Fashion Campaigns
Stuart Weitzman & Keke Palmer Present 'Life of the Party'
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Viral Collectible Toy Pop-Ups
POP LAND Unveiled a Whimsical Pop-Up in Singapore
Classic Fashion Campaigns
Perry Ellis International Marks 70 Years of Its Original Penguin Brand
Music-Inspired Collaborative Capsule
PLEASURES and Reebok Join Forces on a New Merch Capsule
Interactive Solidified Remains Quizes
Parting Stone Celebrated April Fool's with a Playful Quiz
Posh Mother-Celebrating Campaigns
The Michael Kors 2025 Mother’s Day Campaign Was Chic and Luxe
Celebrity-Fronted Luxury Bag Campaigns
Gucci Debuts 'Beauty and the Bag' with Kate Moss
Cozy 70s-Inspired Sofa Seating
King Living Designs the 1977 Sofa with a Retro Inspiration
Monarch Butterfly-Inspired Digital Billboards
LG Electronics Expands Its Endangered Species Series
Royal Streaming Service Shows
Apple Music The King's Music Room Stars King Charles III
Punk History Apparel
The War of the Three Kingdoms Fuses 17th-Century Rebellion with Punk Design
Celebrity Wellness Brand Expansions
Bob Marley's Estate Expanded into Natural Health Markets
Iconic Musician-Honoring Exhibitions
Elvis Presley's Graceland Complex Debuts Two New Exhibits
Basketball-Inspired Wine Labels
Kendall-Jackson Collaborated with Artist Victor Solomon
Playful Childhood-Inspired Promotions
Circle K Has Launched Its Rock, Paper, Prizes Promotion
Music Awards-Inspired Promotional Events
Johnnie Walker Hosted an Activation for the Grammys
Celebrity-Headed Luxury Jewelry Campaigns
David Yurman Features Michael B. Jordan in Its Campaign
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Suicide Awareness Films
Heirlooms Short Film Shines Light on Suicide Bereavement and Hidden Grief
Pop-Art Vinyl Sculptures
Andy Warhol Vinyl Bust Celebrates Artist’s Legacy in Modern Form
Cat-Starred Watch Campaigns
Hublot Taps Karl Lagerfeld's Choupette for the Big Bang Watch Ad
Rapper Merch Collections
Bravado x DMX Merch Collection Launches Official Web Shop and Vinyls
Pop Culture Wedding Collections
A Dynamic Duo Inspired The Engagement Era Collection by The Knot
Star-Studded Lip Gloss Campaigns
Lancôme Celebrates Juicy Tubes Legacy with Y2K with 'Kissing Web'
Intimate Hollywood-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Christian Cowan Taps Maria Klaumann for Fall 2026
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
All-Inclusive Pop Culture Trips
Klook Debuts a Campaign to Highlight ANZ's Top Asian Culture Fans
Customized Mom-Inspired Figurines
Funko POP! Yourself is Launching in Europe for Mother's Day
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Alessandro Michele's Fall 2025 Campaign for Valentino is Alluring
Birthday-Celebrating Sculpture Exhibitions
Richard MacDonald Marks His 80th with a Two-Day Event
Celebratory Photo Collections
Sonic Editions Honors Black Icons with an Exclusive Photo Collection
Skateboarding Heritage Collection
United Through Skateboarding Honors Atiba Jefferson’s Creativity
Modern Rock-Themed Hotels
The Hard Rock Hotel in London, Ontario Offers a Music-Inspired Stay
Exclusive Pop-Up Events
Man’s Best Friend Pop-Up Offers Limited Merch & Immersive Album Experience
Icon-Inspired Eyewear Capsules
DITA Eyewear Introduces Two Limited-Edition Sunglasses Collections
Commemorative Music Coins
The Royal Mint Honours Freddie Mercury with a Special Edition Coin
Digital Memory Keepers
Love Notes Time Capsule Preserves Text, Audio, Photo, And Video Messages
Icon-Backed Blimp Tours
Ice Cube and Goodyear Announce a Blimp Partnership for the Rapper's Tour
Iconic Band Apparel Series
FREAK’S STORE Band Shirts Honor Legends with Long-Sleeve Designs
RPG-Inspired Merchandise
Disney and Square Enix Launch the New Official Kingdom Hearts Merchandise
Metal Icon Documentary Series
Gibson Films Debuts 'Iommi: the Godfather of Heavy Metal'
Global Guitar Searches
Gibson x Michael J. Fox Launch s Search for Lost Back to the Future Guitar
Music Memorabilia Auctions
Julien’s Auctions is Hosting Its 'Music Icons' Event at Hard Rock Cafe
Basketball Legend Dolls
Barbie's LeBron James Doll is the Brand's First Kenbassador
Celebrity-Headed Luxury Brands
Christian Louboutin Appoints Jaden Smith as Men's Creative Director
Designated Event Autograph Pens
Sharpie® Was Spotlighted at the 2025 American Music Awards
Cultural Icon Collabs
Ice Cube x Goodyear Partner for Blimp Partnership During Truth to Power Tour
Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles
Kinstlertaps Nicole Appel and Ken Gun Min for Its Products
Cultural Trivia Games
Culture King Turns Cultural Knowledge Into Fast-Paced Competition
Curated Pop Art Auctions
Pharrell’s JOOPITER Revisits Andy Warhol’s Print with a Curated Auction
Limited Maximalist Decor Collections
Montana Furniture and KIMPOP Launch KIMPOP Limited Editions
Wild ’80s Rock Exhibits
The '80s Rock Exhibit at Grammy Museum Mississippi Celebrates Metal Icons
Rock-Centric Radio Shows
Alice’s Attic Brings Rock Royalty to KLOS Radio
Celeb-Backed Hurricane Relief Initiatives
Nando’s Canada and Kardinal Offishall Partnered for Good
K-Pop Star Denim Campaigns
Jung Kook Fronts Calvin Klein’s ’90s-Inspired Denim Campaign
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Playwright Collectibles
Thrilljoy’s PIX! William Shakespeare Unboxes a Surprise Experience
Artist-Commemorating Knitting Initiatives
Mikalojus Konstantinas ČIurlionis is Commemorated
Comprehensive Musician-Honoring Publications
Gibson Publishing Taps Metallica Icon Kirk Hammett
Celebrity-Designed Menswear Line
Belk Introduces the New Michael Strahan Collection