Does this mean he is performing?
After hearing the devastating news of Michael Jackson’s death, we went home to prepare to venture to the BET Awards in LA. Anticipating at least a video montage, we know that the BET team is most likely scrambling to include some sort of performance in the King of Pop’s honor. A thought crossed our minds that we found to be quite interesting. Who could really do an MJ tribute that does the world’s greatest entertainer justice? Chris Brown, of course.

However, with the perilous months that Brown has experienced, he is hardly in anyone’s good graces. Celeb or not. But, could a performance of monumental proportions begin to heal the wounds of disappointment and anger that our little golden boy administered in February. Think back to the 2007 World Music Awards where Brown performed an amazing rendition of MJ’s Thriller, along with impromptu performances at previous BET award shows that left us speechless.

There’s no doubt that Brown needs something to catapult him back into the super-stardom that he was once accustomed to. The world is hurting, especially us Black folk that literally grew up on the Jackson Five and MJ hits. We need to see that his legacy lives on. Many people, some indifferent, some disgruntled, claim that they would like to see Brown do a performance at the awards show which airs on Sunday.

Are we ready to forgive Chris Brown? Although we disagree with his actions and definitely believe that he has more crow to eat, this is a moment to take to the spotlight and do us proud. Somebody go get that jacket from the cleaners and buy back that glove. There’s work to be done. R.I.P Michael.