# Honoring Legendary Dances Jamie Foxx's Moonwalk for Michael Jackson at the BET Awards By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamie-foxx-moonwalk-michael-jackson References: [usmagazine](http://www.usmagazine.com/news/jaime-foxx-dances-the-moonwalk-for-michael-jackson-2009286) Yesterday's BET Awards in Los Angeles opened with Michael Jackson's “Beat It,” complete with host Jamie Foxx's moonwalk in a tribute to Michael Jackson. Showing off some Michael Jackson signature moves, Jamie Foxx also paid tribute to the King of Pop with a crotch-grabbing routine. Jamie Foxx's moonwalk across the stage was in honor of Michael Jackson, who unexpectedly died last Thursday. **Implications** - Michale Jackson is the King of Pop and there's no way that will change anytime soon. After his untimely death, there have been numerous tributes in his honor. These homages range from covers of his songs to impersonators busting out Jackson's signature moves. The icon continues to remain influential to dancers who model themselves after him. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tributes to Michael Jackson:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating immersive virtual reality experiences that allow fans to interact with a digital recreation of Michael Jackson and learn his iconic dances. - **Influential Dance Moves:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing smart wearable technology that analyzes and teaches users how to perform Michael Jackson's signature dance moves. - **Legacy of Michael Jackson:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing online platforms and communities dedicated to preserving and sharing Michael Jackson's dance routines for future generations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Producing holographic concerts featuring Michael Jackson's digital avatar performing his greatest hits and dance routines. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating AI-powered dance training applications that capture Michael Jackson's style and provide personalized feedback to aspiring dancers. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with choreographers to develop fashion-forward dancewear inspired by Michael Jackson's iconic ensembles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motion-Powered Songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motionpowered-song.md) - [Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Commemorative Music Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-coins.md) - [Global Guitar Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-x-michael-j-fox.md) - [Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fly-and-fabulous.md) - [Music-Centric Branding Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mtv-video-music-awards1.md) - [Singer-Dedicated Streets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-bowie-street.md) - [Commemorative Skateboarding Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harold-hunter.md)