Michael Jackson

Jackson's estimated sales of over 350 million records worldwide make him the best-selling pop act of all time and the third- in history. in his solo career—more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era. at the three times. In 1984, he was honored with a "Presidential Public Safety Commendation" award by for his humanitarian endeavors.. In 1992, he was honored as a "Point of Light Ambassador" by Bush for inviting disadvantaged children to his .

Jackson won , more than any other popular music recording artist.,, He also was honored with the ' Best-Selling Pop Male Artist of the Millennium and the Pop Artist of the Millennium Award. in 1980 as a member of the Jacksons, and in 1984 as a solo artist. He was and as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1997 and 1999, In 2002 he was added to the .,.[470]

Jackson received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from in 1988. of , a traditional located in the south-east of . In August, for what would have been Jackson's 51st birthday, Google dedicated their to him. recognized Jackson's death as a "moment of significance". On December 19, 2014, the of Cultural Relations deemed Jackson's life one of the 80 most important cultural moments of the 20th century. has been celebrated on June 25, the anniversary of Jackson's death, to raise awareness of the auto-immune disorder that Jackson suffered from.

In 1989, Jackson's annual earnings from album sales, endorsements, and concerts were estimated at $125 million. placed Jackson's annual income at $35 million in 1996 and $20 million in 1997.

In 2013, the executors of Jackson's estate filed a petition in the as a result of a dispute with the (IRS) over . A trial was held from February 6 to 24, 2017,