Michael Jackson Remembered

On this date in Black Music History, Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50.

Jackson, known as "The King of Pop," went into cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles home as a result of drug interaction. His death was ruled a homicide.

Since his death, Jackson's music has continued to sell. His album Xscape debuted at number 2 on the charts, and his estate has earned over $600 million. Posthumously, Michael Jackson was given the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.

Six years later, many people still mourn the loss of one of the world's greatest performers.