BIG S/o to the KING this shit is just mind blowing !! cant lie though i came HERE AFTER i heard Weeknd's version, personally i like weeknds voice more, but HEY, original is always the BEST
The Weeknd is better? LOL how the fuck can you people even think that? and furthermore id like to see how he performs this on stage. I can guarantee he could NOT make it an electrifying performance and make all the girls scream until they pass out with such power in his voice aswell. Not many people can shout and still sound good like MJ could
No doubt The Weeknd deserves credit for putting their twist on a song like this. I even slightly prefer that version, however MJ wrote the song so you and his version is great as well. Basically just stop arguing and listen to the music
Why are people even comparing this to the Weeknd's version? His version is great and compliments this song but even he would say Michael KILLS this song...
@MelisOwns187 He also perfected the lyrics. In the first verse MJ said, 'just let me be.' Abel changed it to, 'please let me be.' Begging her to go away. So it's not ALL The Weeknd has done.
@Redbrigade89 It's the difference between a good artist and a great artist. Abel works to perfection. Plus, I was making the point that changing the beat is not the 'ONLY' thing he did.
@CoreySheridan you are TOO retarded.. "changed the word 'just' to 'please'...". I just can't describe HOW retarded you are. Btw, let the 'good artists' create their own songs if they are really good. We don't mind.
Anyone can take something that already exists and make it (a little) better, it takes a real artist/genius/talent/etc.. to create something from nothing and make it wonderful.
The weeknd is more than good, but he still hasn't created a song close to the greatness of this one.
the weeknd is great, but he covered it as a matter of respect, as a testament to the original work. ppl gotta stop getting worked up on both ends, they're different but both equally good, based on the criteria by which u can critically approach music. no one serious is saying the weeknd is better than jackson, not yet anyway maybe one day who can know.this shouldnt be about camps but liking good music for what it is an individuals approach to it, ppl may have preference but that's all it is
y'all should stop comparing the two songs, i only heard of this because of the weeknd and both have different feels! I'm in love with both, so MJ fans should appreciate that the weeknd have created hype! xx
The Weeknd fans (of which i am one) are completely missing the point. MJ wrote this song! he did the original. the weeknd, after probably listening to it and studying it for his entire life has now put his own twist on it. it doesn't matter if it's better or not. it's MJ's song and nobody elses. even if it is better, the credit goes to MJ cos he WROTE IT!
MJ's vocals are better on this song, however the production is better on The Weeknd's version, which is to be expected for obvious technological reasons! This is more rock pop whereas The Weeknd's version
is his signature R'n'B total mental mindfuck psychadelic shit!
I slightly prefer The Weeknd's production. But come on, no one does this kind of thing better than MJ. It's a testament to The Weeknd that he can keep up at all.
I like the Weeknd's cover of this song better BUT, but, MJ is exactly who he is as a music god. I like abel's version because of the passion in the song, and the energy. Michael Jackson, always will be my favorite artist but you have to give this kid some credit.
I didn't know artists weren't allowed to do covers.. I think it's brave of The Weeknd to do one of the best known songs by MJ, and boy do I think he did a good job!
You're right, nothing can beat originals, especially MJ originals but The Weeknd deserves a little credit.
the weeknd doesnt use autotune, but anyways michael jackson obviously did this better because he made the damn song so stop debating who did it better because truely it doesnt matter. R.I.P M.J
I heard the weeknd version of this and i was impressed so i came back to this song just to remind myself of how great mj is IF UR A REAL MJ FAN U WOULD KNOW THIS SONG IS CLASSIC THE WEEKND VERSION IS DEFF NOT BETTER BUT AS A REAL MJ FAN U GOTTA ADMIT IT WAS A GREAT FUCKIN COVER EVEN WITH AUTOTUNE MJ WOULD BE PROUD AND I KNOW IT R.I.P MICHAEL NO ONE WILL EVER BE LIKE U IM NOT MAD AT THE WEEKND FOR COVERING IT HE KEEPS MJ ALIVE
@jayhypebell there is no fuckin autotune in the weeknds version got damn yo... thats how his voice sounds ive seen him live he sounds the same... im around shit like this all the time i KNOW the difference...
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There should be no argument if The Weeknd did a better job at this song than Michael Jackson. There was no competition, this is an original song by the King, himself. He birth this sound. The Weeknd was simply duplicating and practicing the modern sound of Michael Jackson in his own style and did a great job. In my opinion both are original songs and unique in there own way. AND FOR YOU REAL WEEKND FANS (like I) : you know that he samples all kinds of old music from MJ to French love songs.
@qfranklyn "both songs"??? This song is written, composed, CREATED by Michael Jackson, with His unique style. Many singers are trying to perform MJ's songs to become more popular. Why don't they write their own songs?? Or maybe their own songs are not good enough to perform?
I like The Weeknd's version better. Not trying to be an elitist douche/snob. The beat goes harder on Abel's mix and that's just what grabs my attention more. I can see why people would enjoy MJ's version more and that's cool too. Musics subjective. Stop being trolls. The Weeknd isn't trying to show he can match up to MJ or claim he's better. He stated in an interview MJ is one of his biggest influences.
if you really think the weeknd did it better you clearly dont understand music. he did a good job but he did not do it better. No one can touch Michael, he invented this kind of singing, the weeknd is simply imitating (well, but never better).
@NetteDidHarry the weeknds singing on dirty diana was really good... why is it so hard for you mufuckas to give credit where credit is do?... the weeknds version just shows that Michael songs are touchable and people just might do an equally if not better job than him... beauty is in the eye of the beholder so SHUT THE FUCK UP...
@MarleyBasquiat are you retarded? I clearly did give credit, i said he DID WELL. clearly you cant read. he did well BUT NEVERRR better than MJ and nobody ever will
@NerdByAssociation Co Fuckin sign. The worst part is his "fans" found about him on drakes album and didn't know who he was 8 months ago when House of balloons dropped.
listened to da weeknds version n I had to come here to restore my memory of the song cuz dey really ain do it right frfr, I strongly believe MJ's tracks are untouchable, and among him I would definitely include, Luther and Whitney
If you didn't grow up in the 80's you can't understand that this is how we rocked out back then. It was 1988. Almost 25 yrs later you can't compare The Weeknd's version and say one is better. The Weeknd did not set out to one up MJ. And MJ wouldn't care what you thought anyway.
Who the fk in their right mind can say that the weeknds' version of dirty diana sucks? I agree that michael does it better, but the weeknd does a pretty damn good job of covering it...
Who the fk in their right mind claim the weekend or whatever's cover better than the original? I listened to that cover cuz of some comments here, and I want my4mins back. Nice try but still sucks. Mj put passion and soul in the song.
You're all being quite silly. Clearly, Michael will always be the best. The Weeknd is just paying respects to the king of pop and did a nice job of changing it in his own way, so everyone should stop getting butthurt over this situation. Dirty Diana is The Weeknds favorite MJ song, so I see no issues with him covering it.
@sexxiilibra5 dont worry its just opinion i am a weeknd fan and loved the cover. but the weeknd will Never amount to what michael jackson had become and still is :D
Ppl never understand paying homage unless they do it of course. But personally weeknds is better, smoother. Better beat don't like the guitars in this one
why are you ppl fighting over something like this, Abel was paying homage he wasn't trying to prove he was better than MJ, and eventhough i liked The Weeknd's version more as an overal song but saying he'll be a bigger icon than Michael is stupid atleast for now, so instead of hating on him appreciate his work & understand that he has as much love & respect for MJ as you cause if Michael was stil alive am sure he would've been proud of him
Lol i cant believe some comments on here. That the Weeknd will be bigger than MJ? LMAO dont make a fool out of yourself. When the Weeknd makes a album go diamond then we can talk.
Okay lets settle this right now: When the Weeknd has the greatest selling album of all-time, highest grossing tour of all-time, most No. 1 billboard hits for a male artist, 3rd most records sold of all-time and the most total music awards, including the artist of the century award, then we'll say hes better
The Weeknd is better, but it's only because MJ is a legend and The Weeknd is still not that famous, people are saying that this is better. The Weeknd is going to blow I promise you, he'll get bigger than MJ. Dropping three AMAZING mixtapes in one year at the age of 21 is unbelievable, and that without a major label.
The Weeknd is a genius. He new he would get a lot of publicity for covering one of Mjs most famous songs. He knew it would be compared and good or bad. People are listenin'!
LMAO. Ummm people thinking that The Weekend is on some autotune shit, you are wrong. He is a excellent singer, but not better than MJ. So people stop hating on The Weekend.
Yes, The Weeknd did a cover of this, but it was good! But just like cleartrueblue66 said, nobody can sing like Michael. He was the only one with a real angel voice, and this is the original and it will always be better than all the covers. And I bet if Michael heard The Weeknds cover, he would appreciate and love it! R.I.P Michael <3
@fogpeogr however, you can never underestimate the talent of someone else..and his balls actually hahaha..look at all the positive feedback he's getting, no one tops MJ but goddamn it someone came close!
I think Micheal Jackson would be very happy & proud of an artist of the newer generation of music remaking his music. Just like when he was alive. He was happy with all the remakes.
MJ is probably the most talented performer of all time, and the highest compliment that can be paid to The Weeknd is that he made a cover that compares favourably to the original. I guarantee Michael would respect what the Weeknd is doing.The Weeknd is pushing pop music to new places, doing something radical with his songs, and he has a truly extraordinary talent, just like Michael did. Obviously he still has a long way to go to be compared to such a legend, but he has the talent.
@MimSAMV and i got some news for you michael jackson worked his way too the top too be king and this guy weeknd never even made a album yet just mixtapes so stop trying to compare him to the great michael jackson because mj will stay king
Michael Jackson is legend the best to ever do it as an all around entertainer but in the contest of singing Abel Tesfaye aka the Weeknd is giving him a run for his money RIP to MJ and may amazing artist like Abel continue to recreate and provide your talent to a generation in need of music
People underestimate the Weeknd's potential. He is an unbelievable artist, in all aspects (producing, lyrics, etc.) He has great potential, he doesn't take the mainstream approach, he paints a provocative masterpiece conjuring up countless ideas in listener's minds. He has a great future. And MJ, I mean come on, a legend, an inspiration, an innovator, a success, a mastermind, and many more accolades, both sensational artists.
Sampled? lol it's clearly a cover so they'd have to xD they're both amazing artists, and everyone has their own opinions on who is better, but then again michael is amazing haha
Big MJ fan but I really like The Weeknd's version better. Don't hate on The Weeknd for doing such a good job on this cover with your BIASED opinions just because this song is originally MJ's and the fact that he's the king of pop. If a cover was remade by kids bop, ain't nobody would say shit.
man! it actually does sound like the weeknd sampled this shit!
and people seriously. stop hating. since when was there only room for 1 great artist in the course of history? people who say that the weeknd killed it, you probably haven't even heard his version since the weeknd sang his heart out just like mj. people who say the mj version is shit, you need to learn music history.
@g00dm00sic The Weeknd killed it in the best way possible. It's fucking ballsy to open a mixtape with an MJ cover--opening yourself to be compared to one of the greatest artists of all time--and he owns it. The production is very "now" without sacrificing the spirit of the original. What more could you ask for a cover? You're absolutely right: people need to stop hating on both sides.
ilove mj and i love this song
films4eva100 2 days ago
I was the 4,400,000th viewer. :B chuffed.
DANistFAIL 5 days ago
Media is fucking lying! This guy cannot die.
Mangenus09 6 days ago 3
Michael the king of pop!<33
Memento376 1 week ago
BIG S/o to the KING this shit is just mind blowing !! cant lie though i came HERE AFTER i heard Weeknd's version, personally i like weeknds voice more, but HEY, original is always the BEST
BreitlingontheWrist 1 week ago
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BreitlingontheWrist 1 week ago
The Weeknd is better? LOL how the fuck can you people even think that? and furthermore id like to see how he performs this on stage. I can guarantee he could NOT make it an electrifying performance and make all the girls scream until they pass out with such power in his voice aswell. Not many people can shout and still sound good like MJ could
flamingo365 1 week ago
@flamingo365 I KNOW RIGHT !!!!
stonewashed1985 6 days ago
@stonewashed1985 Yeah! :D
flamingo365 6 days ago
Every song is a hit ...... Powered by the King Michael!
Dica11111 2 weeks ago
mj is great...weeknd killd it too..ovoxotoronto
MrShmitz 2 weeks ago
ORIGINAL RULES! the weeknd got a good voice though
drukenmartialarts 2 weeks ago
No doubt The Weeknd deserves credit for putting their twist on a song like this. I even slightly prefer that version, however MJ wrote the song so you and his version is great as well. Basically just stop arguing and listen to the music
717paddy 2 weeks ago
Why are people even comparing this to the Weeknd's version? His version is great and compliments this song but even he would say Michael KILLS this song...
world2point0 3 weeks ago
Jackson
jirkarybka123 3 weeks ago
dun know what my life would be like without him, i love u michael with all my heart xxxxxxxx
RiceChickenPea123 3 weeks ago 3
no word <3
thejostyle1 3 weeks ago
All MJ songs are masterpieces!!!!!
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raptorsfan468 3 weeks ago
all The Weeknd has is a more modern beat people don't understand this was made in the 80s
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@MelisOwns187 Mj on vocals. The Weeknd's beat for D.D. = AWESOME
Maverickk157 3 weeks ago
@MelisOwns187 but mjs music doesnt feel old it feels current, to me atleast
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@MelisOwns187 He also perfected the lyrics. In the first verse MJ said, 'just let me be.' Abel changed it to, 'please let me be.' Begging her to go away. So it's not ALL The Weeknd has done.
CoreySheridan 2 weeks ago
@CoreySheridan haha are you serious? who gives a fuck if he changed on word ...
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@Redbrigade89 It's the difference between a good artist and a great artist. Abel works to perfection. Plus, I was making the point that changing the beat is not the 'ONLY' thing he did.
CoreySheridan 1 week ago
@CoreySheridan you are TOO retarded.. "changed the word 'just' to 'please'...". I just can't describe HOW retarded you are. Btw, let the 'good artists' create their own songs if they are really good. We don't mind.
MsLLforever 1 week ago
Best composition EVER!!
Slowed down a few notches it is deadly
LOVE YOU MIKE !!!
MegaCrazyevil 3 weeks ago
you're not dead.
you'll always have a special place in my heart
love you for ever
<3
Xristina8912 3 weeks ago
LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!!
KingMJJ7 3 weeks ago
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the weeknd is deadly...he did an amazing job with the cover .. both of these men are great artists
dgbello 3 weeks ago
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Face it, the Weeknd's cover is better.
fintobin 4 weeks ago
i give props to the weeknd for recognizing the roots of music
ARMCOR79 4 weeks ago 4
Guys, guys, guys...
Weeknd brought me here (not going to lie), but seriously, nothing can replace the original. It's possible to love both.
velderia 4 weeks ago 4
Anyone can take something that already exists and make it (a little) better, it takes a real artist/genius/talent/etc.. to create something from nothing and make it wonderful.
The weeknd is more than good, but he still hasn't created a song close to the greatness of this one.
K17K1 4 weeks ago
Legendary
MetaWolfakaZERO 4 weeks ago 2
AMAZING song, and i do believe that The Weeknd is the only artist who could pulled of a great cover of this song.
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the weeknd is great, but he covered it as a matter of respect, as a testament to the original work. ppl gotta stop getting worked up on both ends, they're different but both equally good, based on the criteria by which u can critically approach music. no one serious is saying the weeknd is better than jackson, not yet anyway maybe one day who can know.this shouldnt be about camps but liking good music for what it is an individuals approach to it, ppl may have preference but that's all it is
rawker1771 4 weeks ago
best man
stevestone718 1 month ago
All MJ songs are masterpieces.
KingMJJ7 1 month ago 4
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y'all should stop comparing the two songs, i only heard of this because of the weeknd and both have different feels! I'm in love with both, so MJ fans should appreciate that the weeknd have created hype! xx
VivaLaJuicy04 1 month ago
I'm a die hard Weeknd fan but MICHAEL JACKSON IS KING. The Weeknd's cover was epic but this is just something else. Plus it's MJ's song anyway.
ManziMovies 1 month ago
The Weeknd fans (of which i am one) are completely missing the point. MJ wrote this song! he did the original. the weeknd, after probably listening to it and studying it for his entire life has now put his own twist on it. it doesn't matter if it's better or not. it's MJ's song and nobody elses. even if it is better, the credit goes to MJ cos he WROTE IT!
sarcasmmister 1 month ago 3
I dont give two fucks which is better you are here so you think MJ is better now shut the fuck up
torterra3121 1 month ago
Okay The Weeknds cover is great but it will never live up to Michaels. BUT STOP DICK RIDING THE KING!
bloodystuff13 1 month ago
You cannot deny that The Weekend sounds JUST like him BUT MJ will always be the KING of Pop!!!
SaritaSmiles61 1 month ago
MJ's vocals are better on this song, however the production is better on The Weeknd's version, which is to be expected for obvious technological reasons! This is more rock pop whereas The Weeknd's version
is his signature R'n'B total mental mindfuck psychadelic shit!
kammydoit1 1 month ago
he will never be beat!!!!
vincesplc 1 month ago
the one and only there will be no other
rosesh52 1 month ago
I slightly prefer The Weeknd's production. But come on, no one does this kind of thing better than MJ. It's a testament to The Weeknd that he can keep up at all.
ClicheDisdain 1 month ago
Michael Genius Jackson, we love you!!!
MrsSomeoneSays 1 month ago 24
I like the Weeknd's cover of this song better BUT, but, MJ is exactly who he is as a music god. I like abel's version because of the passion in the song, and the energy. Michael Jackson, always will be my favorite artist but you have to give this kid some credit.
afgjhsukghsiuh 1 month ago
Wasn't this song written for Diana Ross?
Awesomegirl9088 1 month ago
@Awesomegirl9088 NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its referring to groupies back in the 80s....
Swindian101 1 month ago
I didn't know artists weren't allowed to do covers.. I think it's brave of The Weeknd to do one of the best known songs by MJ, and boy do I think he did a good job!
You're right, nothing can beat originals, especially MJ originals but The Weeknd deserves a little credit.
HamdieSultan 1 month ago
@HamdieSultan I concur with you 100%
SaritaSmiles61 1 month ago
How is there an argument? MJ is the original. There is no comparison. He is best, Weekend is a good cover, nothing more... christ.
hotwhire 1 month ago
What kind of name is The Weeknd? His version is good but that name is terrible, and even worse when you see "Weekend" isn't even spelled right
whitesox05champz 1 month ago
@whitesox05champz It isn't supposed to be spelt 'weekend'
xXHAIRYXPOTTERXx 1 month ago 2
I love the Weeknd's cover, but MJ is King.
martitz548 1 month ago 82
the weeknd doesnt use autotune, but anyways michael jackson obviously did this better because he made the damn song so stop debating who did it better because truely it doesnt matter. R.I.P M.J
EllusiveMusic 1 month ago
I heard the weeknd version of this and i was impressed so i came back to this song just to remind myself of how great mj is IF UR A REAL MJ FAN U WOULD KNOW THIS SONG IS CLASSIC THE WEEKND VERSION IS DEFF NOT BETTER BUT AS A REAL MJ FAN U GOTTA ADMIT IT WAS A GREAT FUCKIN COVER EVEN WITH AUTOTUNE MJ WOULD BE PROUD AND I KNOW IT R.I.P MICHAEL NO ONE WILL EVER BE LIKE U IM NOT MAD AT THE WEEKND FOR COVERING IT HE KEEPS MJ ALIVE
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@jayhypebell there is no fuckin autotune in the weeknds version got damn yo... thats how his voice sounds ive seen him live he sounds the same... im around shit like this all the time i KNOW the difference...
MarleyBasquiat 1 month ago
@jayhypebell the weeknd doesn't use autotune, but i agree with what you said!
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jayhypebell 1 month ago
ik heb geen agenda:D
leonardodafonseca1 1 month ago
There should be no argument if The Weeknd did a better job at this song than Michael Jackson. There was no competition, this is an original song by the King, himself. He birth this sound. The Weeknd was simply duplicating and practicing the modern sound of Michael Jackson in his own style and did a great job. In my opinion both are original songs and unique in there own way. AND FOR YOU REAL WEEKND FANS (like I) : you know that he samples all kinds of old music from MJ to French love songs.
qfranklyn 1 month ago 5
@qfranklyn "both songs"??? This song is written, composed, CREATED by Michael Jackson, with His unique style. Many singers are trying to perform MJ's songs to become more popular. Why don't they write their own songs?? Or maybe their own songs are not good enough to perform?
MsLLforever 1 month ago
@MsLLforever smh your so fuckin dumb like...
MarleyBasquiat 1 month ago
THE KING OF ALL MUSIC
KingMJJ7 1 month ago 2
@KingMJJ7 no... he's the king of pop music... dont say all music cus then you jus sound dumb and musically deprived...
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I like The Weeknd's version better. Not trying to be an elitist douche/snob. The beat goes harder on Abel's mix and that's just what grabs my attention more. I can see why people would enjoy MJ's version more and that's cool too. Musics subjective. Stop being trolls. The Weeknd isn't trying to show he can match up to MJ or claim he's better. He stated in an interview MJ is one of his biggest influences.
kersedsaint 1 month ago
if you really think the weeknd did it better you clearly dont understand music. he did a good job but he did not do it better. No one can touch Michael, he invented this kind of singing, the weeknd is simply imitating (well, but never better).
NetteDidHarry 1 month ago
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@NetteDidHarry the weeknds singing on dirty diana was really good... why is it so hard for you mufuckas to give credit where credit is do?... the weeknds version just shows that Michael songs are touchable and people just might do an equally if not better job than him... beauty is in the eye of the beholder so SHUT THE FUCK UP...
MarleyBasquiat 1 month ago
@MarleyBasquiat are you retarded? I clearly did give credit, i said he DID WELL. clearly you cant read. he did well BUT NEVERRR better than MJ and nobody ever will
NetteDidHarry 1 month ago
Thumbs up if you think MJ is the greatest of all time. Bow before the greatness trolls!
Yyoulives 1 month ago
The Weeknd didn't do a good job... This is way better.
NerdByAssociation 1 month ago
@NerdByAssociation Co Fuckin sign. The worst part is his "fans" found about him on drakes album and didn't know who he was 8 months ago when House of balloons dropped.
A0suki 1 month ago
@A0suki hahh I know hey! lol
NerdByAssociation 1 month ago
listened to da weeknds version n I had to come here to restore my memory of the song cuz dey really ain do it right frfr, I strongly believe MJ's tracks are untouchable, and among him I would definitely include, Luther and Whitney
NoxDeadly 1 month ago 2
If you didn't grow up in the 80's you can't understand that this is how we rocked out back then. It was 1988. Almost 25 yrs later you can't compare The Weeknd's version and say one is better. The Weeknd did not set out to one up MJ. And MJ wouldn't care what you thought anyway.
WeWhoBelongtoYou 1 month ago 2
Who the fk in their right mind can say that the weeknds' version of dirty diana sucks? I agree that michael does it better, but the weeknd does a pretty damn good job of covering it...
xCRoss29x 1 month ago
The weekend does it better sorry michael
DETROITHARDCOR3 1 month ago
Who the fk in their right mind claim the weekend or whatever's cover better than the original? I listened to that cover cuz of some comments here, and I want my4mins back. Nice try but still sucks. Mj put passion and soul in the song.
0214vicky 1 month ago
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I love this song!
astonmartin141 1 month ago
I cant believe that the weeknd's fans are coming on here claiming he is better than MJ. The disrespect is mind boggling.
sexxiilibra5 1 month ago 62
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@sexxiilibra5 yeah different opinions: mind boggling
Konsoquence 1 month ago
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@sexxiilibra5 Disrespect? Only because one say that it's better than MJ's doesn't mean he is disrespectful... The Weeknds is better
hamet1234 1 month ago
You're all being quite silly. Clearly, Michael will always be the best. The Weeknd is just paying respects to the king of pop and did a nice job of changing it in his own way, so everyone should stop getting butthurt over this situation. Dirty Diana is The Weeknds favorite MJ song, so I see no issues with him covering it.
drrrragnalus 1 month ago
@sexxiilibra5 dont worry its just opinion i am a weeknd fan and loved the cover. but the weeknd will Never amount to what michael jackson had become and still is :D
proitc 4 weeks ago
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rawker1771 4 weeks ago
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@sexxiilibra5 disrespect? Or opinions...
shabuu56 4 weeks ago
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@sexxiilibra5 How is that disrespecting? its an opinion, just coz MJ's dead doesnt make it disrespectful... Use ur logic
HrProductions1000 3 weeks ago
the original is always the best. but the weeknd did a nice job
morganbayo11 1 month ago
You guys serious?, You heard about this song from The Weeknd :/ ...disgrace.
NabzE17 1 month ago 7
Ppl never understand paying homage unless they do it of course. But personally weeknds is better, smoother. Better beat don't like the guitars in this one
lennox150 1 month ago
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The Weeknd won't be a star like MJ , but hes the one that is near to him nowdays ...
LilWayneDrakeYM 1 month ago
There won't be star like MJ again! Music has changed!
iliazaliilias 1 month ago
why are you ppl fighting over something like this, Abel was paying homage he wasn't trying to prove he was better than MJ, and eventhough i liked The Weeknd's version more as an overal song but saying he'll be a bigger icon than Michael is stupid atleast for now, so instead of hating on him appreciate his work & understand that he has as much love & respect for MJ as you cause if Michael was stil alive am sure he would've been proud of him
Mike2210871 1 month ago
A copy can never be better than an original! The weeknd did well, but he would have never done it if he wasn't influenced by the BEST.
scoopthebully 1 month ago
Lil B version >>>>>> lol
PryceOVO 1 month ago
Lol i cant believe some comments on here. That the Weeknd will be bigger than MJ? LMAO dont make a fool out of yourself. When the Weeknd makes a album go diamond then we can talk.
TheHapi326 1 month ago
The Weeknd's version was better, there I said it.
EspadaXZ 1 month ago
OMG - hahahaha
786Corleone 1 month ago
Lil B killed this beat
iDjGio 1 month ago
Okay lets settle this right now: When the Weeknd has the greatest selling album of all-time, highest grossing tour of all-time, most No. 1 billboard hits for a male artist, 3rd most records sold of all-time and the most total music awards, including the artist of the century award, then we'll say hes better
kobeballer 1 month ago 2
weeknd didnt use autotune on that
SwagMcPherson 1 month ago
the Weeknd murdered this.
SwagMcPherson 1 month ago
The Weeknd is better, but it's only because MJ is a legend and The Weeknd is still not that famous, people are saying that this is better. The Weeknd is going to blow I promise you, he'll get bigger than MJ. Dropping three AMAZING mixtapes in one year at the age of 21 is unbelievable, and that without a major label.
hamet1234 1 month ago
@hamet1234 No, no he's not. But I respect your opinion.
GrantgJackson 1 month ago
@hamet1234 PLEASE GO KILL YOURSELF. THAT WAS THE MOST IGNORANT COMMENT EVER. ! ! ! !
SkinnyJeans2471 1 month ago
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The Weeknd is a genius. He new he would get a lot of publicity for covering one of Mjs most famous songs. He knew it would be compared and good or bad. People are listenin'!
Beereal32 1 month ago
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TrojansFrightOn 1 month ago
LMAO at these mike stans. Abel is here to stay, he's going to be the new king. Get used to it
LeeBreaux 1 month ago
Have some respect he is a ledgend so it doesnt matter who u ppl tink is better
DylanBush2k10 1 month ago
LMAO. Ummm people thinking that The Weekend is on some autotune shit, you are wrong. He is a excellent singer, but not better than MJ. So people stop hating on The Weekend.
Cudder1994 1 month ago 2
It's alot of dicksucks in here to think some drug kid is better then MJ WTF? Get a life.
KingOfPopMikeJackson 1 month ago
The Weeknd killed it on his cover
JDub2CC 1 month ago
Omygod.
Yes, The Weeknd did a cover of this, but it was good! But just like cleartrueblue66 said, nobody can sing like Michael. He was the only one with a real angel voice, and this is the original and it will always be better than all the covers. And I bet if Michael heard The Weeknds cover, he would appreciate and love it! R.I.P Michael <3
iMICHELLAJACKSON 1 month ago 3
@JayDrooo lmao....please go and have several seats!!!!!
tipatina91 1 month ago
Lil B's version was better..... AND IM SERIOUS
JayDrooo 1 month ago
the weeknd did a fukin AWESOME cover for this song! and so flawlessly !
SMKCALI310 1 month ago
The Weeknd did a cover of this, and it wasn't too bad, but NOBODY can sing like Michael. Nobody.
R.I.P Michael, your music lives on forever.
cleartrueblue66 1 month ago 5
@cleartrueblue66 couldn't have said it better myself.
noxredemptions 1 week ago
The Weeknd did an amazing job, but nothings better than the original.
NewNoizeMusic 1 month ago
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listen to the weeknd version..then came here :)
PurpleToilets 1 month ago 30
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THE WEEKND'S COVER WAS OK. IT'S NOT THAT SERIOUS....DICKRIDERS
DrMonkeyBoyJr 1 month ago
weekend sucks rip mike
MrKareemRuiz 1 month ago
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Who gives a shit about weekend!!! PRAISE THE KING!!!!!
200damary 1 month ago
none of this "the weekend" nonsense, this s the real shit!
fogpeogr 1 month ago 2
@fogpeogr however, you can never underestimate the talent of someone else..and his balls actually hahaha..look at all the positive feedback he's getting, no one tops MJ but goddamn it someone came close!
abshir44 1 month ago
This still gives me chills
ShatterGlassProject 1 month ago
The Weeknd The King Of Rn'B
djrifd1 1 month ago
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Check out my cover of this song on my channel, and let me know what you think!
rynofire007 1 month ago
-My Fuckinqq Song ! .
Jewel950 1 month ago
I think Micheal Jackson would be very happy & proud of an artist of the newer generation of music remaking his music. Just like when he was alive. He was happy with all the remakes.
Swagga61 1 month ago
MJ is probably the most talented performer of all time, and the highest compliment that can be paid to The Weeknd is that he made a cover that compares favourably to the original. I guarantee Michael would respect what the Weeknd is doing.The Weeknd is pushing pop music to new places, doing something radical with his songs, and he has a truly extraordinary talent, just like Michael did. Obviously he still has a long way to go to be compared to such a legend, but he has the talent.
lgc27 1 month ago 4
The weeknd went hard on this
Junior37xo 1 month ago 3
who gives a shit about weekend!!! PRAISE THE KING!!!!!
tamunamam 1 month ago
its the weeknd@tamunamam
raelynwingo 1 month ago 2
:D
tamunamam 1 month ago
@tamunamam Hey Fuck You !
The Weeknd did a good job covering this song. We can expect from this King Of Rn'B.
X <3 O Till We Overdose!
djrifd1 1 month ago
@djrifd1 go fuck yourself! I don't give a shit!
tamunamam 1 month ago
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tamunamam 1 month ago
the weeknd would make mj proud <3
x0dijana0x 1 month ago
MJ, I've got some news for you :
The Weeknd wants to be the next King and he will be.
King of R&B
MimSAMV 1 month ago
@MimSAMV and i got some news for you michael jackson worked his way too the top too be king and this guy weeknd never even made a album yet just mixtapes so stop trying to compare him to the great michael jackson because mj will stay king
BBallasoFresh23 1 month ago
@BBallasoFresh23
MJ is King of Pop, I think I wrote King of R&B : where is the comparison?
Read before complaining
MimSAMV 1 month ago
@BBallasoFresh23 the fact that the weeknd's mixtapes are a big as they are w/o record label assistance says a lot dude. go and listen. he's got chops
keanbean 1 month ago
No offense to The Weekend, but I actually came here cause I am a fan of MJ.
pyrobeast21 1 month ago
The Weeknd= Michael Jackson reborn. Offcourse nobody can touch Michael but Weeknd was right with im.
Complexity23 1 month ago
crazy.. the weeknd sounds jus like mike
watchdemhaterz 1 month ago
~ Abel Tesfaye ~ angst
pendu87 1 month ago
Thumbs up if u jus listened to the weeknd cover version n wanted to hear the original :) Listen to the weeknd echoes of silence mix tape ppl !!
Malik689 1 month ago 28
yea ..
786Corleone 1 month ago
THE WEEKND IS JUST THAT GREAT TO BE COMPARED TO MJ WHOOOOO DIRTY DIANAAA!!!D.D
Jhny909 1 month ago 3
Michael Jackson is legend the best to ever do it as an all around entertainer but in the contest of singing Abel Tesfaye aka the Weeknd is giving him a run for his money RIP to MJ and may amazing artist like Abel continue to recreate and provide your talent to a generation in need of music
SheediHendrix 1 month ago
the weeknd brought me here
bballercheetahfan3 1 month ago 2
People underestimate the Weeknd's potential. He is an unbelievable artist, in all aspects (producing, lyrics, etc.) He has great potential, he doesn't take the mainstream approach, he paints a provocative masterpiece conjuring up countless ideas in listener's minds. He has a great future. And MJ, I mean come on, a legend, an inspiration, an innovator, a success, a mastermind, and many more accolades, both sensational artists.
theWoeJeber 1 month ago 4
Sampled? lol it's clearly a cover so they'd have to xD they're both amazing artists, and everyone has their own opinions on who is better, but then again michael is amazing haha
TokioShinki 1 month ago
Big MJ fan but I really like The Weeknd's version better. Don't hate on The Weeknd for doing such a good job on this cover with your BIASED opinions just because this song is originally MJ's and the fact that he's the king of pop. If a cover was remade by kids bop, ain't nobody would say shit.
heckawesome 1 month ago
man! it actually does sound like the weeknd sampled this shit!
and people seriously. stop hating. since when was there only room for 1 great artist in the course of history? people who say that the weeknd killed it, you probably haven't even heard his version since the weeknd sang his heart out just like mj. people who say the mj version is shit, you need to learn music history.
g00dm00sic 1 month ago
@g00dm00sic The Weeknd killed it in the best way possible. It's fucking ballsy to open a mixtape with an MJ cover--opening yourself to be compared to one of the greatest artists of all time--and he owns it. The production is very "now" without sacrificing the spirit of the original. What more could you ask for a cover? You're absolutely right: people need to stop hating on both sides.
pieceustogether 1 month ago
This the song
pretty1766 1 month ago
Both versions are good... no one can top MJ but i think the closest is The Weeknd.
MrMpeezy11 1 month ago
I bet the Weeknd never tried to top MJ he was doing the song as a tribute. Not whose version is better.
LondonStonerXO 1 month ago 11
Can't believe The Weeknd Is being discussed on a Michael Jackson Song.
That's incredible. That just proves how bright His Future will Be...
famemoneylove 1 month ago 75
@famemoneylove Weeked is shit.Rip king MJ
DrMonkeyBoyJr 1 month ago
@famemoneylove Fuck off
KingOfPopMikeJackson 1 month ago
@famemoneylove it's a band you retard. not a single person. HOP OFF THEIR DICK. AND STOP TROLLING.
WobblezGB 1 month ago
@WobblezGB The Weeknd is a person. A person. One person.
TheLilCdawggg 1 month ago
@WobblezGB the weeknd is one person dickhead
hookdaddy2 1 month ago
@WobblezGB it's a single person
ShatterGlassProject 1 month ago
@famemoneylove The Weeknd WILL succeed! XO till I overdose!
SMKCALI310 1 month ago
@SMKCALI310 did u mean he will succed mj? HAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA u hade to much of ecstasy and oxycodone
nyeeezy 1 month ago
@nyeeezy had*
nyeeezy 1 month ago
@nyeeezy that made no sense at all. bad troll! simmer down .
SMKCALI310 1 month ago