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Jay-Z Says Beyonce Is the 'Second Coming' of Michael Jackson: Do You Agree?

SodaHead Music 2011/08/16 12:00:00
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If you thought Gwyneth Paltrow was going off the deep end when she compared her husband to Picasso, you'll get a kick out of this.

Jay-Z knew exactly what he was saying when he told radio host Lorenzo Thomas that he thinks of his wife Beyonce like she's the second coming of Michael Jackson.

He said, "What I've learned from her is similar to what I learned from [Michael Jackson] -- and I know that's blasphemy to compare the two because Mike was such an innovator -- but I think she's like the second coming. Y'know, the hard work and dedication that she puts into her shows. It just makes you want to work harder at your own craft. She's like a machine."

Because we all know Jackson's work ethic was the main reason he was considered the King of Pop. It had nothing to do with developing the contemporary pop image as we know it.

Then again, at just 29 years old, Beyonce already has 16 Grammy Awards. That's three more than MJ had at the time of his death.

Hey ... as long as Jay-Z is claiming the throne, he's going to need a Queen of Pop to help him rule.
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  • Melizmatic 2011/08/16 16:29:27 (edited)
    No, she's not even close
    Melizmatic
    +22


    Not even remotely close.

    Jay-Z must be smokin' some really potent sh!t.

    Or just attention whoring.


    You make the call.

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  • blackrings70 2011/08/17 01:03:56
    No, she's not even close
    blackrings70
    +1
    Seriously!?!?!?
  • Jason 2011/08/17 00:55:09
    No, she's not even close
    Jason
    +1
    What people fail to understand is when you are really and truly unique, you are not the 'next' someone else. You come into your own right . . . then other upcoming artists are the next you!
  • Angelina Jason 2011/08/17 03:11:34
    Angelina
    +1
    that's true because MJ was never declared the next anyone. He was too unique for that.
  • lynn ma... Angelina 2011/08/17 09:51:55
    lynn macdonald
    +2
    His death is too recent and a certain element is looking for a music hero and he fits the bill. Weird and all.
  • Angelina lynn ma... 2011/08/17 18:49:34
    Angelina
    but even when he was alive he was never compared to anyone. "
  • lynn ma... Angelina 2011/09/01 06:34:01
    lynn macdonald
    Cause no one was that weird - and I think he was the first singer to be accused of child molestation - he was original there. You either want to cut people off by not talking to them or you refuse to see the facts. Keep your closed mind about him and his antics - no one cares. Bet every singer is glad they are not compared to your nut-job.
  • cali 2011/08/17 00:26:31
    No, she's not even close
    cali
    +1
    Why are singers always being compared to Michael Jackson? Especially when they're mainstream singers who haven't been out that long like Katy Perry or Justin Bieber. Just a way to stir up controversy. Beyonce is pretty and talented but you shouldn't compare her to legends. It's kinda stupid.
  • Chloey Hamer 2011/08/17 00:08:38
    No, she's not even close
    Chloey Hamer
    +1
    completely different music.
  • The Sane One 2011/08/16 23:59:21
    No, she's not even close
    The Sane One
    +3
    I have learned to tune out EVERYTHING that Jay-Z says.
  • glendajb4 2011/08/16 23:56:11
  • Imperfect*Love 2011/08/16 23:51:02
    No, she's not even close
    Imperfect*Love
    +2
    She is good but not that good like MJ.
    its funny that Will I Am said that Justin Bieber could be the next MJ or Prince.
    http://www.bsckids.com/2011/0...
  • baller 2011/08/16 23:45:01
    No, she's not even close
    baller
    I say no because she is hot and has not tried to become white..she is proud of who she is and she is a talent for sure..and did I mention that she is HOT???
  • Bomb a 2011/08/16 23:39:46
    No, she's not even close
    Bomb a
    +2
    Would anyone want to be compared to that dead freak?
  • Angelina Bomb a 2011/08/17 03:13:20
    Angelina
    +1
    because of his talent and his success in the music industry
  • lynn ma... Angelina 2011/08/17 09:54:18
    lynn macdonald
    +3
    MJ was pushed into the music industry by his father, grew up with connections, did some good songs in the 80's after that he became the King of Freaks.
  • Angelina lynn ma... 2011/08/17 18:52:48
    Angelina
    Good songs in the 80s? That's true..but there were also good songs in the 90s.







  • Angelina lynn ma... 2011/08/17 18:54:24
    Angelina
    you can call him the "kind of freaks" but you have to at least respect that he did a lot of good, generous things for people less fortunate than him. Maybe he was a little eccentric, but that doesn't mean he wasn't a good person.
  • shar Bomb a 2011/08/17 09:31:06
    shar
    +1
    clearly you have no idea how much this "freak" has influenced artists of many genres over the years
  • lynn ma... shar 2011/08/17 09:55:38
    lynn macdonald
    +2
    Haven't heard of any. Name some - I'd really like to know.
  • shar lynn ma... 2011/08/17 10:30:42
    shar
    +1
    Chris Brown
    Usher
    Ne-Yo
    Omarion
    Marques Houston
    Ray-J
    The Dream
    Usher
    Tevin Campbell
    Bobby Brown
    New Edition
    Justin Timberlake
    N-Sync
    Backstreet Boys
    New Kids on the Block
    Bell Biv Devoe
    Mishon (sings Just a Kiss)
    beat it covered by fall out boy also influenced by
    smooth criminal covered by alien ant farm
    Madonna, Mariah, and Whitney
  • Angelina shar 2011/08/17 18:53:25
    Angelina
    +1
    that list just goes on and on....this person appears to be a little ignorant.
  • Angelina lynn ma... 2011/08/17 18:55:49
    Angelina
    +1
    she left justin bieber and the game off that list. just so ya know:)
  • Hula girl - Friends not Fol... 2011/08/16 23:36:39
    No, she's not even close
    Hula girl - Friends not Followers
    I wouldn't say she's not close...those are your words but last I noticed...she's a girl.
  • Fillmore 2011/08/16 23:36:20
    No, she's not even close
    Fillmore
  • Patriotic 2011/08/16 23:26:45
    No, she's not even close
    Patriotic
    +2
    She is a great entertainer, but Michael Jackson was indescribable.
  • lynn ma... Patriotic 2011/08/17 09:56:13
    lynn macdonald
    +4
    You got that right, and not in a good way.
  • Patriotic lynn ma... 2011/08/18 00:09:01
    Patriotic
    Look, no one asked you.
  • Ana Novaković 2011/08/16 23:26:16
    No, she's not even close
    Ana Novaković
    +3
    NO, SHE'S NOT EVEN CLOSE!!
    Michael is perfection!! The best man ever!! I adore him!!

    Love you my dear sweet Michael!! <3<3<3<3<3 close michael perfection adore love dear sweet michael 33333 close michael perfection adore love dear sweet michael 33333 close michael perfection adore love dear sweet michael 33333 close michael perfection adore love dear sweet michael 33333 close michael perfection adore love dear sweet michael 33333
  • lynn ma... Ana Nov... 2011/08/17 09:57:10
    lynn macdonald
    The last pic is SCARY.
  • Ana Nov... lynn ma... 2011/08/17 13:13:13
    Ana Novaković
    Maybe for you, for me is gorgeous!
  • Angelina Ana Nov... 2011/08/17 18:56:10
    Angelina
    +2
    same here :)
  • Ana Nov... Angelina 2011/08/17 21:21:23
    Ana Novaković
    +2
    ^^Awesome!! MJ forever <3<3<3
  • Stryder 2011/08/16 23:25:40
    No, she's not even close
    Stryder
    +1
    Probably because he's married to her. She's very talented, but there will never be another MJ.
  • $$*gat*$$ BL39 2011/08/16 23:24:28
    No, she's not even close
    $$*gat*$$ BL39
  • tony 2011/08/16 23:16:56
    No, she's not even close
    tony
    +2
    i say nice things about my girlfriend too when i know it'll get back to her
  • EdWhiteSpace 2011/08/16 23:14:54
    No, she's not even close
    EdWhiteSpace
    +4
    Does that mean she's a wacked out pedophile with gender and race issues? Gee, I hope not... we don't need another one of those.
  • Darlin' EdWhite... 2011/08/16 23:29:57
    Darlin'
    +3
    Hahaha, thats not nice;; let him rest in peace! All for L.O.V.E.
  • Angelina EdWhite... 2011/08/17 03:15:20
    Angelina
    +1
    give him a break. he may have looked weird, but that doesn't mean he wasn't a good person.
  • lynn ma... Angelina 2011/08/17 10:01:13
    lynn macdonald
    +1
    Good people don't hang their children over balconies, or are accused of child molestation, or talk badly about their parent on national TV, or their ex-wife, or show up for court in PJ's. What is your definition of a good person? Boy is this world screwed for standards.
  • Angelina lynn ma... 2011/08/17 19:01:20
    Angelina
    Hanging his kid over that balcony was a big mistake and he did apologized for it later. He wasn't doing it to be mean, he was just trying to show his baby to his fans. It was stupid though and I think he knew that. Why shouldn't he talk bad about Joe on tv? He was horrible to him. He would get him naked, put oil on him and whip him. But besides, it's not like he ever said anything that terrible about him. All he ever said was "I love by father but I don't know him." And when did ever talk bad about his ex wife?

    Showing up in pjs to court makes him a bad person, how? The only reason he showed up like that was because he hurt his back and was on the way to the hospital when he got the call that he couldn't miss court. He didn't have time to go back and change. Good people are accused of false allegations all the time. He in particular, was very vulnerable because he was kind enough to welcome those kids into his house because he felt sorry for them because they were sick. And those greedy familes, his greedy record label or whatever the hell it really was, took advantage of him.

    I do believe he was a good person and it's okay that you don't. I accept your opinion but I will never agree.

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