“Words cannot capture the impact Michael Jackson has had on pop culture around the world. He changed the way we hear and feel and move to music; he epitomized what true musical talent and star power really mean. He is and always will be the King of Pop,” said Debra L. Lee, chairman and CEO of BET Networks, in a statement Friday.
“Michael’s influence is felt every day in so many ways at BET Networks, and it’s been that way throughout our network’s entire 29-year history. We watched him grow up, and he truly feels like he is a member of our family. He will be missed more than we can say … but his legend and memory live on in the artists, musicians, producers, dancers, fans, and everyone else who looks to him for inspiration.”
The annual BET Awards show, scheduled for Sunday in Los Angeles, is dedicated to Michael Jackson and will pay tribute to his legacy.
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