It was one of the first true internet-age cultural events.
When the King of Pop died on June 25, 2009, the world stopped. News spread faster than ever before, social media erupted, conspiracy theories took over the internet, and the media launched one of the biggest coverage frenzies in modern history.
In this installment of History Was Ghetto, John Cash revisits the day Michael Jackson died and the unforgettable media circus that followed.
From TMZ breaking the story before major news outlets to Facebook grief performances, YouTube conspiracy rabbit holes, nonstop television coverage, and the emotional impact Michael Jackson's music had on an entire generation, this episode explores how one moment changed celebrity culture forever.
Plus, in our recurring segment "The Internet Needs Parents," we identify the people, platforms, and personalities that made an already chaotic moment even more ridiculous.
If you lived through it, you'll remember every detail.
If you didn't, you're about to learn why the entire internet lost its damn mind.
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