I’ve been surfing Twitter for local musicians’ reactions to the King of Pop’s demise. These are completely unaltered.

Pete Wentz
I have never felt this before in my life. I could measure my childhood 2 now on an mj growth chart. if this is true. Rip. The last legend.

Flosstradamus
say it ain’t so…

Kid Sister
being asked to give a quote about all of this. so in shock i can’t find any words

A-Trak
Associated press confirms that MJ is dead. Mannnn….. :( :( :( :( :(

Soulja Boy
It can happy to anyone.. that’s why I live everyday like it’s my last

Rhymefest
Man I’m effed up right now.

Yung Berg
Officially rollin a FAT ASS blunt 4 MJ!!! This ones 4 you!! SAD DAY 4 musicians everywhere SAD DAY. :(

Bloodshot Records
RIP MJ

Chuck Inglish, The Cool Kids
do you remember when you saw mike do the moonwalk the first time…   I do! …..thats why i cant be sad…
Listening to Off the Wall..       fuck it..   im not gonna be sad about it.  He left us with some of the best songs ever crafted

Twista
this blunt is dedicated to mike,puff puff pass wit me
you cant mention black music without sayin Michael jackson,my condolences to his family
who didnt know who michael jackson was he was and will still remain to be a icon not just in music but to the world

Umphrey’s McGee
We’ll forever be inspired the music of Michael Jackson. Listen to some old-school UM doing I Want You Back
http://tinyurl.com/musvym

Da Brat
they always go in 3’s,Ed,Farrah,& now Michael Jackson

Lupe Fiasco (from his blog)
I’m sure you all know by now that the King of Pop passed away. I know this isn’t Lupe related, but I thought we could all show and pay our respect.

Al Jourgensen
Guess I’m the new King of Pop.. “beat it homey.”