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Ludacris Says Michael Jackson Inspired Him to 'Shoot for the Sky'

Rapper Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges has conquered both music and film. Like so many others though, he tells Spinner it wouldn't have been possible without Michael Jackson, who passed away Thursday in Los Angeles, unexpectedly at the age of 50. Ludacris says Jackson set the standard for which all stars would later follow.

"It's truly a sad day for the music industry and the world," Ludacris tells Spinner. "No other artist in modern times had a greater impact on our culture and I don't think there's anyone who isn't feeling this right now. He set the highest standard, which inspired people to shoot for the sky. His presence will most definitely be missed and his legacy could never be forgotten. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family."

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tyler

R.I.P michael jackson, he was a great man. Hes no longer here with us but his music will still remain :)

May 18 2010 at 12:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Adnilra

Michael Jackson was INNOCENT for all of those that don't know or don't accept the fact. It really annoys be how some people do not understand the fact that it is "innocent until proven guilty". It is a fact that Michael Jackson was not proven guilty, therefore, he is INNOCENT! It does not get as simple or clear as that! Michael loved children and cared for them as a father because he never had a childhood and he wanted them to have one. He never had a decent childhood because he constantly entertained us before he was even 10 years old. He dedicated his whole entire life to bring us joy from the day he was born to the day he died. He was a great man and he dedicated his life to making our's better. What I don't understand is how someone would want to harm someone like him who did nothing but help us all. I really can not think of one thing that he did to harm us. Another thing, he was white because he had a skin disease. It absolutely was NOT because he was racist! He is actually the most anti-racist person that I have ever known. I love him for everything he does. He never gives up no matter the horrible false rumors that have been going around and he gave his life for us. He has inspired me SO much and it angers me SO much to see someone try to hurt him. I just cannot think of a way how people could hate him. If anyone says something bad about him, I always know the true story. There is always an answer to the problem. Michael's message was to spread love so don't be a hater! Spread his message!

March 10 2010 at 1:06 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
LEVEL 3

I DID NOT KNOW MICHAEL PERSONALLY SO I DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT TO PASS JUDGEMENT OR ATTEMPT TOO, BUT I DO KNOW HIS MUSIC. THE MAN WAS TRULY THE KING IN THAT ARENA! ONCE AGAIN, IT IS TOO BAD WE CAN ONLY LET A PERSON KNOW HOW MUCH WE CARED AND/OR LOVED THEM WHEN THEY CAN NO LONGER HEAR OR SEE US. MAY OUR CONCERN PROVE COMFORTING FOR THE FAMILY.

July 07 2009 at 12:38 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
CUCHY250

I am so sadden by Michael Jackson death. He was only a few years older than me. When I came into this country I was very small starting school.And I remember every song he sung. When I heard that he had past to a better place after hearing every thing he went through. It kind of remember me my childhood years. Back in those days it was very common that parents treated kids like supposely his father did to him. Mines did the same. Sometimes I think some of that is kind of good. Because crime amongs young kids were not as bad then as it is now. But, the best is that I remember my childhood years when I heard his songs.

June 27 2009 at 8:23 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dartanyan701

The only influence he had on this world was teaching little kids that its ok to grab your crotch in public - and while doing so - say things like - I love you all and "god is great" He was a freak - a no talent monster who set the stage for celebrity chasing. he lowered every standard known to civilization and those "ludicrous" individuals who looked up to him are as sick as he was. This world is a better place without that deviant narcissistic sociopath around. I’m throwing a party to celebrate his death and will go to his grave and grab my crotch just like he taught the world to do - Rot in hell you sick twisted freak - WOOO HOOOO ! the king of the freaks is dead - Jesus is great -- thank you so much for putting him in hell with Hitler, and all the monsters of the world! WACKO JACKO the press may say the world mourns - but in truth most of us are soooo Happy!

June 27 2009 at 8:03 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Crystal

No matter what a person does we all should show respect because at the end of the day we as fans and out siders did not know him. I heard all kinds of stories about MJ and their were great and some were bad but he won't be the first and he won't be the last person who would go through ups and down. The media made him seem like he was a freak when he was just Michael just like we are us. We all do things that is wierd or strange to others but that's who we are. You called him a monster and that was wrong because we do not know him personally but only what greatness he brought to the people who loves him then, now and always. Perception is wrong of him because what the media says; when we as people really don't know what's true about his personal life, especially when we all know how the media hipes stories and entertaniers lives up when it is sometimes really not like that. Only a ingorant person would say such harsh words about someone who show the world that you can be who ever you want to be even if people think you are strange and wierd. God loves all his children included MICHAEL JACKSON no matter what! Dartanyan, GOD don't like ugly because what have you done in your life that is wrong and people would not agree with you, so before you called out MICHAEL JACKSON and others go in the mirror and ask your self am I rightous and saved and see what answer you get.GOD made each individual seprate and different and that's what make the world special.He did not teach me or others to grab their crouch but he taught us how to be who we are and go for our dreams because MICHAEL JACKSON did't smoke, drink and etc like a lot of entertainers do to this day and at least he did not teach us to do that. I am proud of him and his achievements; can people say that about you? He is one of the ones that GOD called and now he is our angel. I LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON!!!!!

June 27 2009 at 9:50 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Stephenie

WOW How do you sleep at night

August 07 2009 at 10:01 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply