Flo Rida: If it weren’t for Michael, I wouldn’t be here

Flo Rida, the rapper of “Right Round,” said in a recent interview that if it weren’t for Michael Jackson, he probably would never have entered the music industry. Seeing Michael as a huge inspiration, he isn’t surprised that all the tickets for Michael’s 50 concerts sold out within a few hours. He believes: "If Michael hadn’t broken down barriers, people like me probably would never have started this career. I worked on my new album with Akon and Ne-Yo, and if it weren’t for Michael, none of us would be here. The history of America-Africa has changed enormously because of Michael Jackson’s personality and identity—let alone his music, which broke records and, after Thriller, took music videos to another level. They know and love him all over the world on a very wide scale. When I was young, he changed my life. His songs are very emotional, and he is a huge honor for music." Source: eMJey / Digital Spy / The Daily Star