Has Beyoncé Overtaken Michael Jackson as the Most Vital Black Artist?
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Recent comments by Dionne Warwick raise the question: Has Beyonce overtaken Michael Jackson as the most important black artist of our time?
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Michael Jackson - Wikipedia
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Beyoncé Facts: Interesting Things You May Not Know - MG
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Janet Jackson - Wikipedia
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Beyoncé Charts on X: Michael Jackson, Beyoncé and Whitney Houston are the only black artists in history to received the honor award “International Artist Award of Excellence” at the #AMAs. / X
Jay-Z responds to viral Beyoncé and Michael Jackson comparisons - Capital XTRA
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RIAA: Rihanna Breaks Tie With Beyonce For Most Platinum Hits Among Black Women / Blasts Past Drake With Most Overall Multi-Platinum Hits - That Grape Juice
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JAY-Z revives Beyoncé vs. Michael Jackson debate
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Is it finally time to acknowledge Beyoncé is better than Michael Jackson?
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Beyonce joins Michael Jackson in history books. - MJVibe
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The 100 Greatest Award Show Performances of All Time – Billboard
Why is Beyonce compared to Michael Jackson, or known to carry his legacy? - Quora
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Report: Beyonce To Become Highest Paid Black Musician Of All Time - That Grape Juice
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Jackson was much more than King of Pop
A Timeline Of Beyoncé's GRAMMY Moments, From Her First Win With Destiny's Child to Making History With 'Renaissance
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Revisit Michael Jackson's Pop Star Breakthrough, 'Off The Wall', For The Record