Chris Brown's 2006 "Thriller" Tribute To Re-Air Tonight

Posted Wed Jul 1, 2009 4:22pm PDT by Billy Johnson, Jr. in Hip-Hop Media Training

Chris Brown did not participate in the Sunday's BET Awards' Michael Jackson tribute, but the 20-year-old pop star still gets a chance to honor his late icon this week with old footage.

Chris' 2006 performance of Michael's "Thriller" will air Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MyNetworkTV. The channel will play an encore presentation of the 2006 World Music Awards that named Michael the recipient of the Diamond Award which is given to artists who have sold more than 100 million albums.

The program also recognized the 25^th anniversary of the release of "Thriller."

In performing "Thriller," Chris dressed up like Michael, wearing a red leather jacket with black stripes and red pants. Chris mimicked Michael's choreography and was backed by dancers in zombie costumes.

The re-broadcast is ironic for Chris who was rumored to have been shut out of Sunday's BET Awards that featured several artist tributes to Michael. Because of Chris' singing and dancing styles he has been the contemporary artist most compared to Michael.

The New York Post and Daily News reported that Jay-Z and Rev. Al Sharpton insisted that BET not include Chris in any Michael tributes. However, reps for Chris denied these reports, and told VH1 that Chris had not been confirmed for the annual event.

Chris reached a plea deal on June 22 admitting to one count of felony assault against his former girlfriend, fellow pop star Rihanna. Chris has not made any award show appearances since the February 8 altercation.

Chris is featured on another Michael tribute. Chris, The Game, Diddy, Boyz II Men and others joined to record the song "Better On The Other Side."

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29 Comments

1. Swagger_KIng_09 - Wed Jul 1, 2009 4:59pm PDT

That is so rude!!!! Michael Jackson was a great icon. Chris Brown should have been there but he was afarid of the public because of what he did to Rihanna

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2. Triston - Wed Jul 1, 2009 5:30pm PDT

Michael Jackson was a amazing singer, dancer, and entertainer. MJ will and always be the KING OF POP and a music icon.WE ALL LOVE U and GOD BLESS U MICHAEL JACKSON !!!!! R.I.P MJ

3. Amy - Wed Jul 1, 2009 5:49pm PDT

I grew up with Michael Jackson I love all of Michael's music.He was a musical genius.He will always be the king of pop.I hope people remember him for his music and kind nature.I will.I love you Michael Jackson !!! R.I.P.

4. Yahoo! Music User - Wed Jul 1, 2009 7:11pm PDT

Thats great news, I love Michael Jackson and Chris Brown! I just hate Rihanna for starting that fight and leaving Chris out to hang, if she would have been a man Chris would have got off for self defense since she hit him first. That first hit is legally assault and battery!!! She just started a fight she couldn't finish because she was jealouse of Chris getting that text from a girl. I hope the truth comes out and Rihanna gets hit by a car or something!!!

5. Cacelli - Wed Jul 1, 2009 8:35pm PDT

who would of thought that he would die so soon...it was definitly a shock

6. hank - Wed Jul 1, 2009 11:31pm PDT

life is a lesson to all of us and i sincerely do wish that we put our differences about how we look at people behind and move on. I believe Chris Brown will conquer as Michael Jackson did conquer even at death. My candid advise to Chris Brown as i am his fan is to look forward to better future with God on his side - He will be the next King of Pop / R$B. Rest In perfect Peace Michael Jackson until we meet again !!!!!

7. JasmineF - Thu Jul 2, 2009 6:43am PDT

Comment #5 is just disgusting. Even if Rihanna made the first hit, that does not give a man the right to rearrange her face and keep beating on her until she needs to get intensive care at the hospital. Chris Brown disgusts me, and I hope he never lives this down. He is nowhere near the level of MJ, vocally or dance-wise, and he is 100% guilty of his crimes. He should be behind bars paying for what he did.

8. Keaton - Sun Jul 5, 2009 11:16pm PDT

yeah...ummmm.....look at the video date it was back 2006 for god sake. rihanna and chris brown incident didnt even happen yet so drop the subject. we all should be remember michael jackson since these are tributes and last minutes of his tributes and influences that are left in the world he left behind. remember him and thank the artist that do tributes and think of those artist as caring ppl and not what those ppl did in the past. we are all human and we do make grave mistakes so just pray for his family or whatever you do as a version of prayer for the family and everybody he left

9. Leyla - Mon Jul 6, 2009 11:49am PDT

MJ was a huge icon to our world.It was a heart breaking moment that he had to leave so soon. WE ALL LOVE YOU MJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! R.I.P!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10. Yahoo! Music User - Mon Jul 6, 2009 1:14pm PDT

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11. Ting - Mon Jul 6, 2009 2:22pm PDT

Michael J. u still live in our heart

12. Alex - Mon Jul 6, 2009 2:51pm PDT

i will always love your music

13. branden k - Mon Jul 6, 2009 5:04pm PDT

Micheal jackson was one of the best in music and things did 4 others! my prayers go out 2 his family and loved ones! branden a fan from mnn! the jackson 5 were one the best 2!

14. L1L J4YJ4Y - Mon Jul 6, 2009 5:40pm PDT

man ilove michael jackson he the one that showed how to dance you see all these dancers danicing doin there thin but michael jackson is like the part of dancing im only 10 but i love to dance because of michael he did his thing on every song he danced he singed he was amazing ppl make fun of him saying he turned his sel whaite if thats what u think ok but he really did have that sickness so im 10 i dont care what you think about michael but he is and i quote THE KING OF POP A REAL ICON he was BADand he was a THRILLER so R.I.P.MICHAEL JACKSON MY HERO OF DANCING

15. Zipporah - Mon Jul 6, 2009 8:42pm PDT

dear michael jackson. God rest your soul. you will be missed by billions of fans, including me. you will forever be the king of pop and no one can ever take that title away from you because you are an icon. you have inspired many of people including me through your music and your loving personality. i love and you will be missed. R.i.P.

16. Frank - Mon Jul 6, 2009 8:53pm PDT

I remember mj when he hit the seen well the jackson5 on the ed sullivan show and always admired his /their work &performances r.i.p. mj may god take care of u 4real!!

17. Yahoo! Music User - Mon Jul 6, 2009 9:35pm PDT

I grew up with Michael Jackson and his siblings. My heart is heavy. Michael will truly be missed. My prayers go out to his children and his family. He had lots of genuine love for everyone. He was a great humanitarian. Rest in peace Mike. I will love you forever.

18. Frank - Mon Jul 6, 2009 9:36pm PDT

CHRIS i learn no matter how much they itch u don't scratch playa!!

19. Kayla - Mon Jul 6, 2009 9:48pm PDT

Everyone has a few skeletons in their closets if each persons dirty laundry was laid out for a feeding fest for the media, I guess then no one could be considered applicalble. Talent is talent. Michael & Chris are very talented & that you cant deny. Its as simple as Black & white. Look in the mirrow before u judge another, when u point one finger theirs always 2 more pointing back @ U!!!

20. Strahil - Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:05am PDT

A really incredible singer and person. Michael, you will live in our hearts forever!

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