a bit of both; now a person may not get to the funeral or what have you and they are trying to get someone to sell them something so in that regard no that is a memorial of sorts. Of course there are those to make money and that is the way it is.
i want to go to newyork sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad!! SO MANY CULTURES, AND TKO YOUR MAKE UP AND HAIR WAS TOOOOOO CUTE
Just because they were selling the stuff means they were capitalizing on the death of MJ because they knew they could make a buck off his passing. Even in death he is being used as a cash cow!
Yes she was, she was up ON Me asking me if I was taping myself. I've added the annotations to the left now. I have learned to ignore most people when Im filming... but I must admit people who come up on me are harder to ignore.
I didn't really grow up around MJ's prime during the 70s & 80s, but the 90s. So I didn't get a chance to recognize him as much until his death, but even in death I know the great impact MJ had on many people now as they are coming out. RIP Michael Jackson.
This is a very good documentary, Tonya! MJ is a huge lose both in industry and humanity. Oh, by the way, I just watched your video about trying to get over. And I'm glad that I've heard a different opinion. Somehow, it helps.
black people take to michael jackson different then white people thanks for showing that even if that not what you was doing lol i was at the apollo and i saw the how much we love him him so thanks tony tko
I agree that the negativity should not be brought up at this point particularly before the funeral. For It is written let the dead bury the dead. Plus some of the stuff wasn't true anyway. I notice that they hardly say anthing negative about Farrah. She may have been Charlie's angel but her life was not always that of a perfect angel.
Of course we should remember Jackson for his music.
He was a megastar, so of course his personal life will be talked about, but that's not what people are going to remember. Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Elvis Presley all OD'd and had very controversial lives and deaths...but that's not what we remember.
TonyaTko: Don't worry about the hangers on that profit his death... Michael has been apart of everyones life over 25. I can't be at the Apllo but I would if I could. Not to be sell a shirt or a knock off CD but to remember the man that changed music and made a difference to the world. This is a loss to the world not to one city or even nation. The CHANGE STARTS WITH ME.
he's been apart of every1s life hun... Im 20 and i cried like i was his mother when i found out the news... he paved the way for so many, his music was his art! There will NEVER EVER be another like him I<3 U MJ!!
Man this was soooooooo fun to watch TonyaTko, im STUCK here in Austin Texas where there was also clubs here on the Famus Sixth Street that celebrated the life of Michael Jackson, but it was nothing like this celebration at the Apollo, Your video just brought so much JOY to me now coz i have not been able to smile since i heard the news until Now, Thank You... I Love Your great since of humar.
This video is pure example of why I am a big big fan of yours. You captured the whole mood of the crowd and pandemonium going on there at the Apoolo Theatre. You make me feel like I am there with you. You sooooo ROCK Tonya!
if you watch a little bit earlier from where i posted he's still looking into the camera. Everytime I watch the news w/ peps in it, I always look in the background for guys like him. There's always one,lol.
I dont like how people are saying that these people are being exploitative. Put these same comments on ITunes and all those other sites selling his music and other items. These people selling things on the street arent making millions not even thousands. They are just trying to commemorate the event. Who else is going to do it.
John... you see breasts in these neck-up shots of the camera? You may not be able to control YOURSELF, but I CAN control whether or not you're able to post again... so plz if you would LIKE to be Blocked, make some more stupid comments on a very serious and heartfelt issue.
I think it is exploitative.....they only doing it because they NOW they are getting paid, and where are the proceeds going...to a charity.... NO to themselves... I think it would have been different if they were doing it all the long....like before he died or something...but now they doing it as a means as getting money....it sad....but hey don't knock the hustle....i guess
MAN!!! NEW YORK IS CRACKIN!!!! Black people doing business is so refreshing to see..And even the police was cool about it. They let you set up shop right on the streets!! The let you sell at flea market but not right on the street in my neighborhood..the police will take U to jail...YES!! Let them sell,sel,sell..since its ILLEGAL everywhere else for BLACK people to run business!!! 20 Stars for the APOLLO THEATER NYC!!! PEACE!!
I'm always amazed at the turnaround! Every time...I don't know why I don't expect it. Was that crowd out there when you passed by on the other video? Wow...*still watching*
He was the most influential person of the time, whether it was through his music, film, charitable works, or charismatic and energetic brilliance. His spirit radiated a multitude. He embodied the characteristics that Jesus himself wanted us as a 'whole' to strive 2 be like more and more everyday. He will be remembered by many with open hearts with a message that will CONTINUE to spread OF LOVE and PEACE throughout the world... 'Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child..."
i think its terrible that people were out their that fast to profit from his death didnt take the time to mourn his death before they thought it could benefit them....i live in canada and it is definitly not that big hear, people are sad but it really isnt taking that ib gof an effect on us.....but i cant speak for everyone i know im gonna miss michael jackson soo much it was my only wish in the world to meet him and now i cant and im only 16yrs old and hes done soo much for my character.
Next year, probably, the US Postal Service will print the Michael Jackson stamp (50 cents by then, natch). I vote for the forty-years-ago Michael Jackson, before all of the drugs and the sleepover boys and the nose jobs and the one glove... Before BAD, BEAT IT, DANGEROUS, and CRIMINAL. I remember MJ when he was black and had his original nose, and that's who I vote for, for the stamp.
I'm genuinely impressed that you know that! (However, Congress can authorize exceptions: example, Nixon, Kennedy, Ford, Reagan, etc.) Michael Jackson achieved a celebrity status in life that would warrant such an action, I suspect.
I have to unsub to you Tonya, I really liked your videos but wow after today's convos back and forth on this video i realize you live in your own little reality, if that's what works for you work it.. I just have a hard time watching now after knowing how you think of yourself.
See what I'm saying... can't read... I unsubbed you long ago. Like I said... GO IN PEACE. HAVE FUN WITH FLUFFY. You and your Lonely Cats. I have to get back to my FANS! & celebrating this day of Joy and remembrance. You ought to get outside and Live and laugh and Love a little today too. Perhaps if you invested in relationships with humans, more than just your cats would love you "Bella"
So much anger boo that's not pretty at all :) Beauty is as beauty does right? you should take your own advice..
Just because i don't care to document my every move this means all I have are my cats ? lol that's just silly
I have a beautiful family, loving husband and beautiful children which is a lot more then I can say for you... Like i said.. I hope for your sake one day you wake up from your little fairytale you call your life lol.. peace.
Yeah... just having a 'husband' is not enough... Like I talked about the Marriage Farce on my live show (Recording on my website) . All marriages arent GOOD marriages
TheBknyBella Joined: June 28, 2009... Now THATS some REAL power I have over you right there. I didnt bother to read your comments, much like I didnt continue to listen to that woman at times square talking abt Michael's DNA became white. I don't have time to waste on you
2. Your enamble is multi-functional too. You can use the necklace as a belt and the ear rings as braclets.
3. Michael left us all too soon and we shall miss him a lot. Now he's on his way for final judgment. Bless his soul.
4. This horrific tradgedy aside, he was $500 million in debt...that's half a BILLION dollars. How can that be? That's more than some countries economies. It's no wonder we are bailing out banks. This reckless activity is going to cost us.
In London there is a shrine for Michael Jackson outside a theatre, which is playing a show called Thriller based on his music career. There is also another shrine for him outside the 02 stadium which is where he was going to perform in London next month.
Thats what IM saying Ollah! We take life for granted. That ppl will always be here... but we could have celebrated him MORE while he was with us... but we did still show support? Who else could sell out 50 MILLION Concert seats in Minutes? That's love right there... I HOPE he knew he was loved
Thank You for doing this. This is this exact reason why I subscribe to you and come to You Tube. The candids (smooches). You look cute too. I don't think he's being exploited.
well i must say i agree with what ur friend say it's like ur trying to make money off of him anyway they can cause they know millions and millions of people love and respect him so they gonna want to buy a shirt CD or button i rather get his REAL CD not from a BOOTLEGER thats just sad for real
It gets me excited to see people so excited and enthused when hearing his music. Michael was hit with fame at a very young age and that amount of pressure is very hard to live with. Only one can judge him, and I really believe Michael is finally happy. Michael Jackson's life is worth celebrating. I love Michael and he will live forever through his music and inspiration he has had on the music industry.
Michael Jackson has had a tremendous effect on our world. Michael is known by all ages and backgrounds. It takes a very special person to have that power. He did have his flaws, but who doesn't. Michael gave ALOT back and we can all agree he had a loving heart.
This laptop here does what it wants to do... sometimes it even switches to Chinese... I bought it last October when I came back to the states and have not figured out all of it's tricks... it is a Japanese Eee PC - small but powerful - I turned it off last night and back on today and it is back to normal... Anywho, I don't know what was in the hearts of all those people in Harlem but it gave me joy to see them all celebrating an excellent life!! :-D Tlady keep doing you!!
I was really shocked and sad when i heard that MJ died.... I love his music. That's what I'll remember him by. The media likes to distort things way too much and I didn't like some of the stuff they said. He is the King of Pop..... why can't we just remember him by that and the good he's done? I still have a cassette from the 90s of his music lol
hey Tonya my feelings on his passing is really hard, I grew up with him as well he was only 2 years older than me so I can relate. I loved him loved his music and learned the moonwalk. Yes I think it is very sad that people are making money from this but not surprising at all. I am glad you showed us whats going on for the ones that can't be there. I heard beat it today from some ones car . as for Micheal I think he was a very misunderstood person.Long live his memory!!!! thank you Tonya
wow i cant get over his death at all my father use to wake my sis and i up to dance to some records of his--we destroyed our discman with the history cds i jus cant get over his death since then ive jus been playing his music-here in barbados we've had all day tributes even at parties there are slide shows of michael jackson's greatest moments on large screen. he really was a global mega star
Yeah its wrong cuz Michael family not getting any of that money. You saw all those bootleg cds and merchandise, made me sick. At least with sales from records stores and such he gets a share
i like your videos but in this video u remind me of tyra. you cut ppl off and you are controlling when having ppl questions. you also should be nicer when you ask ppl to hold your camera and when you ask ppl to do things. another bit of advice, you should ask questions to ppl not near the music or singing bc we could hardly hear u and the ppl you are speaking to.
Thank you for the input babyluv24... perhaps you can show me the proper way to interview & talk with ppl. I would love it if you would take the camera out into your area and demonstrate your method and show me how to do it right. This is the weekend and there are lots of people out who are still being affected by his death. Post your video as a response to this and I will watch & learn since you've pointed out that I don't know what I'm doing. I appreciate your wisdom and look forward 2 ur vid
I enjoyed every minute of this. You have great diction. Having a prepared list of questions helped you draw out comments from the ppl who were shy. Excellent job!
No, I am the BIGGEST Michael Jackson fan. Watch My Video I just Made of all the things I have since I was a child! And if I had lost those items, would want to grab and hold on to anything I could from him.
I am Not mad at the peolpe making a sale on his death.
I think this it is part of the celebration of his life. If you count all the many entertainment Media networks that.are making a profit. Why not the underground make a small small, (very small profit) within our people that stood by him during all the dramma in his short life.
I hope to be apart of the celebration in Harlem tomorrow.
It is SO COOL that you were right outside the Apollo Theater where Michael and the Jackson 5 became famous. I have seen the gathering outside the Apollo Theater on the news only, but this video is great coverage. The energy of the people there remembering MJ's legacy was excellent.
I didn't believe that Michael molested those boys. The media made sure that they were going to ruin Michael for their ratings. Now the media is starting to show some respect to the man after his death.
Hey Tonya!! Hey girl hey! Lol!!! Wow, now that's alot of ppl over done there! :O Yes, i think that Michael Jackson should be remembered by his music and the GREAT things that he has done for the world!!, and about the whole negative things that was said to him with the Media and all should just be stopped! It's complete none-sense if ya ask me..
Why do you refer to the people that watch your videos your fans ? and how does it not make you feel a little bit to full of yourself?
I like watching your videos time to time but never would i say i was a fan of yours.. that would imply that your a Star of some sort.. hmmm maybe you consider yourself a star? interesting :)
Bella, Just because you're not, do you believe that I have no fans? Perhaps you were feeling a bit "full of yourself" when you decided to speak for other ppl & tell me about what I think, & negate thousands of people, just bcz YOU do or don't feel a particular way. That's the part that's Interesting.
You still did not answer the question though, The question is not weather or not you have fans. The question was Why do you refer to the people that watch your videos as your fans isn't that just a tiny bit pretentious of you?
To say you have fans would imply that your think your famous, do you? If you do that's totally cool I am just wondering where your coming from when you refer to us (the people that watch your videos) fans
No hard feeling i am genuinely wondering where your coming from
Bella, did you hear me say the people who watch my videos are my fans? I dont think you heard that. Plz Go watch again. But to answer your question YES I do have fans. Whether or not I think I'm famous has nothing to do w/ how other ppl feel about me.
Let me ask you this: Do you think I have Haters? To negate the fans is also to deny I have haters. Do the haters symbolize that think I am famous? If I talked of my haters wld I get the same reaction from you?
Lastly Bella, plz come to my site on a weds when I tape live and listen to the people. I Don't have to speak of what I think I am. The people will tell you. I have met folks from the internet, & to answr your question YES I have fans. But fame has nothing to do w/fans, even YU may hv a few. But to be quite honest, your post came across a bit condescending. I don't do what I do for ppl like you.
Bella, I dont say this often, but I think you're a buffoon... your ignorance is almost akin to that woman I spoke to in the beginning of the Times Sq video. Theres no reasoning with inept people like you. But my time is better served not having your nonesense to take away from the beauty of this vid.
Yes I did hear you refer to people that watch your videos as fans, In this very video. & I do not know if you have haters, to imply that you have haters would not symbolize that you think your famous nope.
Again though I know not of what reaction you speak of.. I was asking you a question for the sake of social studies. What makes certain ppl think they have fans as opposed to just people that enjoy your the vids of a lady that puts vids up on youtube like many many others that do on Youtube
Plz follow your suggestion and go back to that part. I did not call the people who watch my videos my fans. 7 million people have seen my videos, but I don't have 7 million fans.
You're taking up too much of my time with this. To put it Bluntly YES there are ppl out there who think I'm famous. I talk to Tonyaholics EVERY SINGLE DAY.
lol Ok Tonya I can tell this has made you a bit of an unhappy cupcake.. I really thought you were mature enough to answer a simple question without the song and dance, but its cool :)
btw you should have went with your original response to me.. this one is so watered down comparatively.. You left out the whole part about all the Tonyaholics you talk to EVERY SINGLE DAY, your fans might have enjoyed the shout out :)
Bella baby doll... Youtube is stopping me from being able to put my comment in... I have a lot more to say to you, and I have asked you not to call me Boo or Chick if you read my original comments, and here you go calling me "cup cake?" you've lost your damned mind.
I guess you would have to live it to understand it, and please dont call me "Chick or Boo" I am not like "many Many other who put videos up" I touch ppl in special ways and I change lives. You sit there in misery calling yourself "Bella" if you want to.. but beauty IS as beauty DOES baby.
OH! Finally youtube is allowing me to post my comments in whole. But the conversation on this is done... I don't need to water down my sentiments for a person like you. When you have done what I have done or better come back and talk to me until then, you're just another lonely critic w/nothing but videos of your doggone CAT.
Yu can't listen and you can't read, and now you can't comment. Have fun with Fluffy! LMAO
i believe it is both! because i feel there are those who are genuinely trying to commemorate his history and legacy! and those who are exploiting his death trying to make easy cash. trying to figure out who is who is the hard part!
I love Harlem!
likemic05 1 year ago
i just dont like she keeps asking about the bad stuff. his did not do that i know. just look it up 4 about 30mi and ull see
longlivethekingful 2 years ago
Harlem Rules !
miamistudmuffin 2 years ago
both
Elking55 2 years ago
What that woman said is so true. "40 years he had to do something positive" But the media took the negative years of his life and magnified them.
chan1boo26 2 years ago
a bit of both; now a person may not get to the funeral or what have you and they are trying to get someone to sell them something so in that regard no that is a memorial of sorts. Of course there are those to make money and that is the way it is.
UrbanPrincess2008 2 years ago
The people who sell it, have their own agenda.
But the people who buy it, also.
So, maybe to others the MJ stuff selling is like a negative thing but when someone buys it, it's turning into something positive.
I'd rather see everyone wearing MJ t-shirts and listen to his music then dont seee or hear anything.
This is positive for Michaell,not negative.
Someone who doesent like Michael woudent sell his stuff on the street.
miriamuSama 2 years ago
Tonya, I wanna thank you for making this video and uploading it.
I am from Holland, and thanks to you I saw some real footage of this day at that place.
Because it's like they say : if you want to get the real story, you have to get to talk with the people.
Cause the people make the story.
So thank you Tonya, thank you verry much.
Since he died, alott of people want to buy his t-shirt or a cap to show others their love and admiration for the wordls greatest entertainer ever.
miriamuSama 2 years ago
i want to go to newyork sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad!! SO MANY CULTURES, AND TKO YOUR MAKE UP AND HAIR WAS TOOOOOO CUTE
xoticangell 2 years ago
Obviously the 12 yo is testimony of how MJ's work has spanned across many generations.
1Feliza 2 years ago
Just because they were selling the stuff means they were capitalizing on the death of MJ because they knew they could make a buck off his passing. Even in death he is being used as a cash cow!
1Feliza 2 years ago
Was the girl at 0:28 talking too you? If she was you handled it good!
chris812125 2 years ago
Yes she was, she was up ON Me asking me if I was taping myself. I've added the annotations to the left now. I have learned to ignore most people when Im filming... but I must admit people who come up on me are harder to ignore.
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
what are you ? freelance reporter wannabe?
rosahairsalon 2 years ago
Who me? lol.
chris812125 2 years ago
I didn't really grow up around MJ's prime during the 70s & 80s, but the 90s. So I didn't get a chance to recognize him as much until his death, but even in death I know the great impact MJ had on many people now as they are coming out. RIP Michael Jackson.
Lakishia 2 years ago
This is a very good documentary, Tonya! MJ is a huge lose both in industry and humanity. Oh, by the way, I just watched your video about trying to get over. And I'm glad that I've heard a different opinion. Somehow, it helps.
Thanks!
hottestChiq 2 years ago
great video
viCKYtheawesome 2 years ago
black people take to michael jackson different then white people thanks for showing that even if that not what you was doing lol i was at the apollo and i saw the how much we love him him so thanks tony tko
kemetpowernow 2 years ago
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wow this song is so great, he was so amazing...I had to get the ringer of this song at mjtones. com!
MileyLeoni3 2 years ago
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I love this song, MJ was the king! I just got this ringtone free at mjtones. com :)
RosettaMichaeli4 2 years ago
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I <3 this song and Michael...I just got the MJ ringtone at mjtones. com :)
TaylorPeterson5 2 years ago
i <3 NY, I went 3 years ago, I wanna go back bad!! LOL Luv U MJ!!
ayannachanel 2 years ago
Good job Tonya!!!
tktseller 2 years ago
that first lady u interviewed was stupid as hell!! how the hell she gonna say, she think that hes not dead......WTF!!! r u kidding!!! lol
jamal03 2 years ago 4
i was out thir
jpstar13 2 years ago
RIP MJ!!
love4RnB 2 years ago
Aww you look to cute
precioushead 2 years ago
Michael was a gift from God to us!
R.I.P Michael your gift, contributions will always be in my heart! Much Love and Respect!!!!!
betterthaneverbeen 2 years ago
I just love your accent!!! I love the newest song I've heard called Speechless by MJ!
moetvshow 2 years ago
I agree that the negativity should not be brought up at this point particularly before the funeral. For It is written let the dead bury the dead. Plus some of the stuff wasn't true anyway. I notice that they hardly say anthing negative about Farrah. She may have been Charlie's angel but her life was not always that of a perfect angel.
MSGOODBAR 2 years ago
Of course we should remember Jackson for his music.
He was a megastar, so of course his personal life will be talked about, but that's not what people are going to remember. Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Elvis Presley all OD'd and had very controversial lives and deaths...but that's not what we remember.
andid 2 years ago
TonyaTko: Don't worry about the hangers on that profit his death... Michael has been apart of everyones life over 25. I can't be at the Apllo but I would if I could. Not to be sell a shirt or a knock off CD but to remember the man that changed music and made a difference to the world. This is a loss to the world not to one city or even nation. The CHANGE STARTS WITH ME.
riddick49441 2 years ago 2
he's been apart of every1s life hun... Im 20 and i cried like i was his mother when i found out the news... he paved the way for so many, his music was his art! There will NEVER EVER be another like him I<3 U MJ!!
ayannachanel 2 years ago
Man hustlers waste no time when someone dies.
jlemaire22 2 years ago
Tonya you look a lot like Jennifer Hudson in this video
BazookaIke 2 years ago
Man this was soooooooo fun to watch TonyaTko, im STUCK here in Austin Texas where there was also clubs here on the Famus Sixth Street that celebrated the life of Michael Jackson, but it was nothing like this celebration at the Apollo, Your video just brought so much JOY to me now coz i have not been able to smile since i heard the news until Now, Thank You... I Love Your great since of humar.
antbad 2 years ago
This video is pure example of why I am a big big fan of yours. You captured the whole mood of the crowd and pandemonium going on there at the Apoolo Theatre. You make me feel like I am there with you. You sooooo ROCK Tonya!
seventhstar 2 years ago
OK - Tonya - you have registered 10 on the Hot Meter!! You look so awesome in this video!
So I ask you this:
TonyaTKO - Will you marry me? I promise to give you all of my paychecks!
seventhstar 2 years ago
Oh Wow Tonya this is GREAT!! Thanks soo much for this. You are AWEsome.. I feel like I was there.
yesinia 2 years ago
what is up w/ the dude in blue @ 6:00 seriously. lol.
skypurple15 2 years ago
LOL@Skypurp, how do you all see this??? I've seen this video TWICE and didnt notice that. LOL. what WAS he doing?
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
if you watch a little bit earlier from where i posted he's still looking into the camera. Everytime I watch the news w/ peps in it, I always look in the background for guys like him. There's always one,lol.
skypurple15 2 years ago
Hay Hay! I Saw Shea Butter!
RosieShu 2 years ago
I dont like how people are saying that these people are being exploitative. Put these same comments on ITunes and all those other sites selling his music and other items. These people selling things on the street arent making millions not even thousands. They are just trying to commemorate the event. Who else is going to do it.
hustleman2004 2 years ago
You can feel the electricity out there through the computer. Amazing. Who else but Michael could bring all those people together.
foreveropti79 2 years ago
I can't stop staring at Tonya's breasts...this is a problem for me...I can't concentrate on the topic....it's difficult...I'm sorry.
johnsmdm 2 years ago
John... you see breasts in these neck-up shots of the camera? You may not be able to control YOURSELF, but I CAN control whether or not you're able to post again... so plz if you would LIKE to be Blocked, make some more stupid comments on a very serious and heartfelt issue.
Please. I implore you.
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
I think it is exploitative.....they only doing it because they NOW they are getting paid, and where are the proceeds going...to a charity.... NO to themselves... I think it would have been different if they were doing it all the long....like before he died or something...but now they doing it as a means as getting money....it sad....but hey don't knock the hustle....i guess
lilkenna2006 2 years ago
that so called "filmmaker" lady was a total ass, she could took ur card
jagjagin 2 years ago
lol that Afro, but great video
jagjagin 2 years ago
aww the father and son were adorable
lisha590 2 years ago
i think its commemorative why would anyone that did not do that
lisha590 2 years ago
MAN!!! NEW YORK IS CRACKIN!!!! Black people doing business is so refreshing to see..And even the police was cool about it. They let you set up shop right on the streets!! The let you sell at flea market but not right on the street in my neighborhood..the police will take U to jail...YES!! Let them sell,sel,sell..since its ILLEGAL everywhere else for BLACK people to run business!!! 20 Stars for the APOLLO THEATER NYC!!! PEACE!!
zyruemusic 2 years ago
R.I.P Michael.
Tonya you looked lovely :)
Ben is hot too :P
Awesomeosaurus91 2 years ago
tonya i like your makeup.
pinkblackbrown 2 years ago
I'm always amazed at the turnaround! Every time...I don't know why I don't expect it. Was that crowd out there when you passed by on the other video? Wow...*still watching*
syckindahead 2 years ago
He was the most influential person of the time, whether it was through his music, film, charitable works, or charismatic and energetic brilliance. His spirit radiated a multitude. He embodied the characteristics that Jesus himself wanted us as a 'whole' to strive 2 be like more and more everyday. He will be remembered by many with open hearts with a message that will CONTINUE to spread OF LOVE and PEACE throughout the world... 'Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child..."
AJaiBuDDah 2 years ago 3
u so sexy
rome71rome 2 years ago
Tonya is LOOKING so cute!
unbreakable2k6 2 years ago
The 12 yr old was gettin it!
KCphantasmagoric 2 years ago
i think its terrible that people were out their that fast to profit from his death didnt take the time to mourn his death before they thought it could benefit them....i live in canada and it is definitly not that big hear, people are sad but it really isnt taking that ib gof an effect on us.....but i cant speak for everyone i know im gonna miss michael jackson soo much it was my only wish in the world to meet him and now i cant and im only 16yrs old and hes done soo much for my character.
PhatLaceTV 2 years ago 3
John Was Kyute!!!!!
But yea i think we should hear
Wat happenedwe need the truth
& behind the truth theres secrets
babyb360 2 years ago
The ppl were all in Harlem not in Times Square!
gamoonbat 2 years ago
everyones dying :(
r.i.p Michael Jackson
r.i.p Farrah Fawcette
r.i.p Billy May (oxy clean commercials)
neoncity1213 2 years ago
OmG billy may died!!!!!
thats soooo sad!!!!
smartguy1013 2 years ago
ya i know!
neoncity1213 2 years ago
every second people die!! you will also die when your time comes..
zipviruss 2 years ago
Yeah, I am getting my house in order right now...
yvetteaonmyown 2 years ago
You look so pretty Tonya!
holywomen 2 years ago 2
great footage. r.i.p. mj
babychanel21 2 years ago
After the shea butter run, please do the AFRO WIG run. Seriously. You just have to do it Tonya.
TetuaMaana 2 years ago 2
only when your envied do you have haters...........do your thing tko.......bella hate on...
hammr2ke 2 years ago
LOL! Thank you Hammr
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
Next year, probably, the US Postal Service will print the Michael Jackson stamp (50 cents by then, natch). I vote for the forty-years-ago Michael Jackson, before all of the drugs and the sleepover boys and the nose jobs and the one glove... Before BAD, BEAT IT, DANGEROUS, and CRIMINAL. I remember MJ when he was black and had his original nose, and that's who I vote for, for the stamp.
jessemckay 2 years ago
A person has to be dead 10 years b4 they are eligible to be on the US postal stamp.
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
I'm genuinely impressed that you know that! (However, Congress can authorize exceptions: example, Nixon, Kennedy, Ford, Reagan, etc.) Michael Jackson achieved a celebrity status in life that would warrant such an action, I suspect.
jessemckay 2 years ago
Tonya, you are so good with people. This was great!
vforvlogging 2 years ago
I have to unsub to you Tonya, I really liked your videos but wow after today's convos back and forth on this video i realize you live in your own little reality, if that's what works for you work it.. I just have a hard time watching now after knowing how you think of yourself.
BellaBKNY 2 years ago
See what I'm saying... can't read... I unsubbed you long ago. Like I said... GO IN PEACE. HAVE FUN WITH FLUFFY. You and your Lonely Cats. I have to get back to my FANS! & celebrating this day of Joy and remembrance. You ought to get outside and Live and laugh and Love a little today too. Perhaps if you invested in relationships with humans, more than just your cats would love you "Bella"
:)
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
So much anger boo that's not pretty at all :) Beauty is as beauty does right? you should take your own advice..
Just because i don't care to document my every move this means all I have are my cats ? lol that's just silly
I have a beautiful family, loving husband and beautiful children which is a lot more then I can say for you... Like i said.. I hope for your sake one day you wake up from your little fairytale you call your life lol.. peace.
TheBKNYBella 2 years ago
what is r fucking problem. Ppl who rush to say I ave a husband blah blah blah r miserable incomplete ppl. y the disclaimer?
sit down!
FikiNom 2 years ago
Yeah... just having a 'husband' is not enough... Like I talked about the Marriage Farce on my live show (Recording on my website) . All marriages arent GOOD marriages
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
Also It would probably be a good idea if you straightened out your own life before you start giving out advice.. just a thought.
TheBKNYBella 2 years ago
TheBknyBella Joined: June 28, 2009... Now THATS some REAL power I have over you right there. I didnt bother to read your comments, much like I didnt continue to listen to that woman at times square talking abt Michael's DNA became white. I don't have time to waste on you
Enjoy your cats.
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
SHUT UP BITCH! your non existent family probably hates you.
AlxArdnax 2 years ago
Way to be classy in the face of an idiot - I am proud of you Momma - rock on!!
yvetteaonmyown 2 years ago
I was down there on Friday & it was PACKED! Then I went to 23 street & Lexington.... NOTHING!!!
DeaconDeZ 2 years ago
It's great people are celebrating his life! but cashing in on his death, is shameful. so sad...
chellbie 2 years ago
YAY!! u go girl u support MJ i am proud of you I Loveeeeeeeee MJ
BRONXPEPE 2 years ago
1. You're cute with hair Tonya.
2. Your enamble is multi-functional too. You can use the necklace as a belt and the ear rings as braclets.
3. Michael left us all too soon and we shall miss him a lot. Now he's on his way for final judgment. Bless his soul.
4. This horrific tradgedy aside, he was $500 million in debt...that's half a BILLION dollars. How can that be? That's more than some countries economies. It's no wonder we are bailing out banks. This reckless activity is going to cost us.
krenzzzo 2 years ago
That dude....trying to sell that painting.....made my stomach turn.....ugh!!......
SoftandBeautiful77 2 years ago
It's both exploitative and commemorative.
Iluvh123 2 years ago
Michael Jackson music will live on forever.
He will be missed.
This is a great Video Tonya.
It is a beautiful thing to see all races gathered together.
It's nice to see how people are celebrating in America from the U.K
Dizzyredbull 2 years ago
Thanks Dizz, what are they doing in the UK to celebrate his life?
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
In London there is a shrine for Michael Jackson outside a theatre, which is playing a show called Thriller based on his music career. There is also another shrine for him outside the 02 stadium which is where he was going to perform in London next month.
Dizzyredbull 2 years ago
Thanks Tonya for this footage!
It wonderful that you took the time and effort to talk to the fans on a more personal level. Not everyone is brave enough to do this. Thank you
Asha3000 2 years ago
4:08..tears came to my eyes....when i heard them singing....Michael...you will be missed...
SoftandBeautiful77 2 years ago
He would have loved to see all this dedication to him and people buying he stuff while he was alive.
Ollahs1 2 years ago 2
Thats what IM saying Ollah! We take life for granted. That ppl will always be here... but we could have celebrated him MORE while he was with us... but we did still show support? Who else could sell out 50 MILLION Concert seats in Minutes? That's love right there... I HOPE he knew he was loved
-Tko
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
Me too, I worry that he died thinking that we didn't love him - now THAT is a horrid thought....
yvetteaonmyown 2 years ago 2
Thank You for doing this. This is this exact reason why I subscribe to you and come to You Tube. The candids (smooches). You look cute too. I don't think he's being exploited.
neobrown81 2 years ago 2
well i must say i agree with what ur friend say it's like ur trying to make money off of him anyway they can cause they know millions and millions of people love and respect him so they gonna want to buy a shirt CD or button i rather get his REAL CD not from a BOOTLEGER thats just sad for real
xupcak3 2 years ago
It gets me excited to see people so excited and enthused when hearing his music. Michael was hit with fame at a very young age and that amount of pressure is very hard to live with. Only one can judge him, and I really believe Michael is finally happy. Michael Jackson's life is worth celebrating. I love Michael and he will live forever through his music and inspiration he has had on the music industry.
latrue24 2 years ago
Michael Jackson has had a tremendous effect on our world. Michael is known by all ages and backgrounds. It takes a very special person to have that power. He did have his flaws, but who doesn't. Michael gave ALOT back and we can all agree he had a loving heart.
latrue24 2 years ago 3
that was really cute that father and son @ 16:50 !!
xBrazilianBarbiex 2 years ago 3
That was so beautiful to see all races and generations gathered together, that was beauty of Michael...Great video Tonya!!!
myenmoni 2 years ago 6
you are really distracting in the fro. mmhmm!
Azzaiel 2 years ago
LOL @ Azzaiel. My fro is "distracting" you?
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
it's very hawt on you. very foxy brown .. yup distracting.
Azzaiel 2 years ago
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yvetteaonmyown 2 years ago 3
How did you get your font to be different Yvette?
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
This laptop here does what it wants to do... sometimes it even switches to Chinese... I bought it last October when I came back to the states and have not figured out all of it's tricks... it is a Japanese Eee PC - small but powerful - I turned it off last night and back on today and it is back to normal... Anywho, I don't know what was in the hearts of all those people in Harlem but it gave me joy to see them all celebrating an excellent life!! :-D Tlady keep doing you!!
yvetteaonmyown 2 years ago
you look amazing hun. I am mad all these people are profiting off his death. But it happens with every popular dead celebrity.
va2bama 2 years ago
you look stunning in the Afro.
Azzaiel 2 years ago
tonya did ben watch the video?
dondycluck 2 years ago
I was really shocked and sad when i heard that MJ died.... I love his music. That's what I'll remember him by. The media likes to distort things way too much and I didn't like some of the stuff they said. He is the King of Pop..... why can't we just remember him by that and the good he's done? I still have a cassette from the 90s of his music lol
dbunny9 2 years ago 3
hey Tonya my feelings on his passing is really hard, I grew up with him as well he was only 2 years older than me so I can relate. I loved him loved his music and learned the moonwalk. Yes I think it is very sad that people are making money from this but not surprising at all. I am glad you showed us whats going on for the ones that can't be there. I heard beat it today from some ones car . as for Micheal I think he was a very misunderstood person.Long live his memory!!!! thank you Tonya
puffyjo 2 years ago 2
wth! smh at the loser trying to get $500.00 for a picture he probably paid $5.00 for. great video overall.
applecherries1 2 years ago 2
I was thinking the same damn thing. Black folks always try to profit off a person's death! 2pac, Biggie, now Michael Jackson!
honeymilk5649 2 years ago 3
girl you need to be an investigative reporter
amyasgrandma2008 2 years ago
wow i cant get over his death at all my father use to wake my sis and i up to dance to some records of his--we destroyed our discman with the history cds i jus cant get over his death since then ive jus been playing his music-here in barbados we've had all day tributes even at parties there are slide shows of michael jackson's greatest moments on large screen. he really was a global mega star
Free6969 2 years ago 2
thank you for taking me to Harlem and Apollo and show me better than cnn keep up the good work love you my sister
black0870 2 years ago 3
Yeah its wrong cuz Michael family not getting any of that money. You saw all those bootleg cds and merchandise, made me sick. At least with sales from records stores and such he gets a share
tyeman64 2 years ago 2
i agree completely, artists need to be justly rewarded.
Azzaiel 2 years ago
AAW! Love your Foxy look gil,R.I.P Michael.
Thanks for posting this vid.
Sallyakerti 2 years ago
thabks tonyaXD incredible!
AluryNinia 2 years ago
Great Video!
KreativeKutie 2 years ago
Thanks T!!
Brooklyn1919 2 years ago
i like your videos but in this video u remind me of tyra. you cut ppl off and you are controlling when having ppl questions. you also should be nicer when you ask ppl to hold your camera and when you ask ppl to do things. another bit of advice, you should ask questions to ppl not near the music or singing bc we could hardly hear u and the ppl you are speaking to.
btw nice wig
babyluv24 2 years ago 3
Thank you for the input babyluv24... perhaps you can show me the proper way to interview & talk with ppl. I would love it if you would take the camera out into your area and demonstrate your method and show me how to do it right. This is the weekend and there are lots of people out who are still being affected by his death. Post your video as a response to this and I will watch & learn since you've pointed out that I don't know what I'm doing. I appreciate your wisdom and look forward 2 ur vid
TonyaTko 2 years ago
I enjoyed every minute of this. You have great diction. Having a prepared list of questions helped you draw out comments from the ppl who were shy. Excellent job!
gamoonbat 2 years ago
SMH..she is comparing you to Tyra?
Tyra has a staff that prep her every move and doesn't have to hold a damn camera...
Asha3000 2 years ago
Thanks Asha... also can you explain to me why the comparison to Tyra is an insult? I didnt get that part.
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
I love YOU MICHAEL!! Forever and a Day! He Made My Teen Years Awesome! God I Will Miss Him!
utopiad4 2 years ago
What happen to ur hair!!!? lol
pinoykulet 2 years ago
No, I am the BIGGEST Michael Jackson fan. Watch My Video I just Made of all the things I have since I was a child! And if I had lost those items, would want to grab and hold on to anything I could from him.
utopiad4 2 years ago
I am Not mad at the peolpe making a sale on his death.
I think this it is part of the celebration of his life. If you count all the many entertainment Media networks that.are making a profit. Why not the underground make a small small, (very small profit) within our people that stood by him during all the dramma in his short life.
I hope to be apart of the celebration in Harlem tomorrow.
Looking good Tonya TKO
QWILDER 2 years ago
Foxy mama! RIP MJ! Miss you dude!
dagreatcapri82 2 years ago
It is SO COOL that you were right outside the Apollo Theater where Michael and the Jackson 5 became famous. I have seen the gathering outside the Apollo Theater on the news only, but this video is great coverage. The energy of the people there remembering MJ's legacy was excellent.
I didn't believe that Michael molested those boys. The media made sure that they were going to ruin Michael for their ratings. Now the media is starting to show some respect to the man after his death.
quita1569 2 years ago 4
Hey Tonya!! Hey girl hey! Lol!!! Wow, now that's alot of ppl over done there! :O Yes, i think that Michael Jackson should be remembered by his music and the GREAT things that he has done for the world!!, and about the whole negative things that was said to him with the Media and all should just be stopped! It's complete none-sense if ya ask me..
Pce!
PlayWithFireSixty9 2 years ago 2
RIP Michael Jackson <3
Great video Tonya!
snokia009 2 years ago
i enjoyed your video tonya.
gingerlovely 2 years ago
Great video, Tonya.
R.I.P. Michael, you will sorely be missed.
cassie120962 2 years ago
some of these folks don't even seem like real fans. the only reason that their even there is to exploit his death trying to make a buck.
chocolategoodness1 2 years ago 4
Why do you refer to the people that watch your videos your fans ? and how does it not make you feel a little bit to full of yourself?
I like watching your videos time to time but never would i say i was a fan of yours.. that would imply that your a Star of some sort.. hmmm maybe you consider yourself a star? interesting :)
BellaBKNY 2 years ago 5
I agree i just enjoy some things she talk about
DominicanBlackBoi 2 years ago 2
Bella, Just because you're not, do you believe that I have no fans? Perhaps you were feeling a bit "full of yourself" when you decided to speak for other ppl & tell me about what I think, & negate thousands of people, just bcz YOU do or don't feel a particular way. That's the part that's Interesting.
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
You still did not answer the question though, The question is not weather or not you have fans. The question was Why do you refer to the people that watch your videos as your fans isn't that just a tiny bit pretentious of you?
To say you have fans would imply that your think your famous, do you? If you do that's totally cool I am just wondering where your coming from when you refer to us (the people that watch your videos) fans
No hard feeling i am genuinely wondering where your coming from
BellaBKNY 2 years ago 3
Bella, did you hear me say the people who watch my videos are my fans? I dont think you heard that. Plz Go watch again. But to answer your question YES I do have fans. Whether or not I think I'm famous has nothing to do w/ how other ppl feel about me.
Let me ask you this: Do you think I have Haters? To negate the fans is also to deny I have haters. Do the haters symbolize that think I am famous? If I talked of my haters wld I get the same reaction from you?
Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
Lastly Bella, plz come to my site on a weds when I tape live and listen to the people. I Don't have to speak of what I think I am. The people will tell you. I have met folks from the internet, & to answr your question YES I have fans. But fame has nothing to do w/fans, even YU may hv a few. But to be quite honest, your post came across a bit condescending. I don't do what I do for ppl like you.
Take care & thanks for watching.
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
Tonya in this very video go to the 3 minute mark and you will hear what I heard, talking about your fans.
Ok so now we are getting somewhere, Yes you think you have fans because of what people that watch you tell you.
Chick, hehe I am not saying there is anything wrong with it.. you gotta do you boo. I was just wondering where the mind of TonyaTKO lives ;)
I now I know...and you know what they say about knowing right? Cheers!
BellaBKNY 2 years ago 2
Bella, I dont say this often, but I think you're a buffoon... your ignorance is almost akin to that woman I spoke to in the beginning of the Times Sq video. Theres no reasoning with inept people like you. But my time is better served not having your nonesense to take away from the beauty of this vid.
BLOCKED
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
Yes I did hear you refer to people that watch your videos as fans, In this very video. & I do not know if you have haters, to imply that you have haters would not symbolize that you think your famous nope.
Again though I know not of what reaction you speak of.. I was asking you a question for the sake of social studies. What makes certain ppl think they have fans as opposed to just people that enjoy your the vids of a lady that puts vids up on youtube like many many others that do on Youtube
BellaBKNY 2 years ago 3
Plz follow your suggestion and go back to that part. I did not call the people who watch my videos my fans. 7 million people have seen my videos, but I don't have 7 million fans.
TonyaTko 2 years ago
You're taking up too much of my time with this. To put it Bluntly YES there are ppl out there who think I'm famous. I talk to Tonyaholics EVERY SINGLE DAY.
TonyaTko 2 years ago
lol Ok Tonya I can tell this has made you a bit of an unhappy cupcake.. I really thought you were mature enough to answer a simple question without the song and dance, but its cool :)
btw you should have went with your original response to me.. this one is so watered down comparatively.. You left out the whole part about all the Tonyaholics you talk to EVERY SINGLE DAY, your fans might have enjoyed the shout out :)
BellaBKNY 2 years ago
Bella baby doll... Youtube is stopping me from being able to put my comment in... I have a lot more to say to you, and I have asked you not to call me Boo or Chick if you read my original comments, and here you go calling me "cup cake?" you've lost your damned mind.
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
I guess you would have to live it to understand it, and please dont call me "Chick or Boo" I am not like "many Many other who put videos up" I touch ppl in special ways and I change lives. You sit there in misery calling yourself "Bella" if you want to.. but beauty IS as beauty DOES baby.
Go in Peace.
-Tko
TonyaTko 2 years ago
OH! Finally youtube is allowing me to post my comments in whole. But the conversation on this is done... I don't need to water down my sentiments for a person like you. When you have done what I have done or better come back and talk to me until then, you're just another lonely critic w/nothing but videos of your doggone CAT.
Yu can't listen and you can't read, and now you can't comment. Have fun with Fluffy! LMAO
-TKO'd
TonyaTko 2 years ago
She calls us her little lovebirds!
gamoonbat 2 years ago
It still hasn't set in yet, seems so unreal. :(
Mija2323 2 years ago
Thanks for the vid Tonya, it's very sweet! R.I.P. MJ
overground84 2 years ago
i believe it is both! because i feel there are those who are genuinely trying to commemorate his history and legacy! and those who are exploiting his death trying to make easy cash. trying to figure out who is who is the hard part!
devante85 2 years ago 2
LOVE THE WIG!!!!!!
grlblu73 2 years ago
I like Your Hair!!! It looks good on you!!!
ClimaxJumper 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this Tanya! RIP Michael Jackson.
Xone7 2 years ago
U LOOK AMAZING
Xtremewwere4fan 2 years ago