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How Old Would Michael Jackson Be Right Now

Hey there, let's chat about the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. You know, the guy who moonwalked his way into our hearts and left us asking, "How high was he?" Well, not that kind of high, jeez! I mean, how old would he be today if he were still with us?

First things first, Michael was born on August 29, 1958. That makes him, er, made him a Virgo. You know, earth sign, grounded, practical. I mean, as practical as someone who owned a Neverland Ranch and a pet chimpanzee could be, right?

Now, let's do some math. It's been a while since I've had to bust out my calculator for anything other than figuring out how many slices of pizza I can eat without feeling guilty, but here goes nothing.

Michael Jackson in his prime. Image courtesy of Getty Images.

So, if we take the year he left us, 2009, and subtract it from the current year, 2023, we get... drumroll please... 14 years. That's how long it's been since the world lost its rhythm, and we've all been trying to find our beat ever since.

But back to the question at hand. If Michael were still with us, he would be turning 64 this year. Sixty-four! That's older than I am, and I've got a few gray hairs to prove it. Can you even imagine MJ with a silver fox 'do? I like to think he'd rock it, just like he rocked every other hairstyle he ever tried.

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What could he have been up to?

Who knows what the King of Pop would be doing now? Maybe he'd be in the studio, cooking up some new beats that would blow our minds all over again. Maybe he'd be on stage, still stealing the show with that signature crotch grab and that irresistible smile.

Or maybe, just maybe, he'd be chilling at home, watching his kids grow up. You know, being a dad. Because even though he was the biggest star in the world, he was also just a dad who loved his kids. And that's something we can all relate to, right?

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Leaving a Legacy

But even though Michael isn't here with us anymore, his music is. And that's something special. It's something that brings us together, makes us dance, makes us remember. It's a legacy that's bigger than any of us, and it's a legacy that's here to stay.

So, the next time you hear "Billie Jean" blasting from a passing car, or you catch "Thriller" on TV, take a moment to appreciate the man who gave us those gifts. And remember, even though he's not with us, he's still the King of Pop. And he always will be.

And hey, if you're feeling nostalgic, why not bust out your best moonwalk? I know I will. After all, it's not every day we get to celebrate the birthday of a legend. So here's to you, Michael. Happy 64th. We miss you.