Remember the Time: Michael Jackson Instagram Throwback Pics

A look at some classic photos of the King of Pop.

Angie Martinez, @angiemartinez - Today would have been the King of Pop's 56th birthday. To celebrate the occasion, we remember some of his good times with his fellow artists through their Instagram posts.Like this one from Angie Martinez of Jay Z cementing himself as the King of New York's Summer Jam when he brought out Mike in 2001. Now ask yourself, who's bad? — Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photo: Angie Martinez via Instagram)

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Angie Martinez, @angiemartinez - Today would have been the King of Pop's 56th birthday. To celebrate the occasion, we remember some of his good times with his fellow artists through their Instagram posts.Like this one from Angie Martinez of Jay Z cementing himself as the King of New York's Summer Jam when he brought out Mike in 2001. Now ask yourself, who's bad? — Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photo: Angie Martinez via Instagram)

Lionel Richie, @lionelrichie - "#tbt throwback TUESDAY to wish Mr. Stevie Wonder a very happy birthday! #StevieWonder"That's what friends are for. Lionel posted this pic of M.J. kicking it with Dionne Warwick, Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie to celebrate his fellow Motown alum Stevie Wonder's born day.(Photo: Lionel Richie via Instagram) 

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Lionel Richie, @lionelrichie - "#tbt throwback TUESDAY to wish Mr. Stevie Wonder a very happy birthday! #StevieWonder"That's what friends are for. Lionel posted this pic of M.J. kicking it with Dionne Warwick, Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie to celebrate his fellow Motown alum Stevie Wonder's born day.(Photo: Lionel Richie via Instagram) 

Tito Jackson, @titojackson5 - Where it all started. The king poses for a swagged out photo with his brothers in the '70s. (Photo: Tito Jackson via Instagram)

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Tito Jackson, @titojackson5 - Where it all started. The king poses for a swagged out photo with his brothers in the '70s. (Photo: Tito Jackson via Instagram)

LL Cool J, @llcoolj - LL Cool J and Michael Jackson posted up at the 1993 Grammys waiting to see which one of them is the baddest.(Photo: L L Cool J via Instagram)

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LL Cool J, @llcoolj - LL Cool J and Michael Jackson posted up at the 1993 Grammys waiting to see which one of them is the baddest.(Photo: L L Cool J via Instagram)

Teddy Riley, @teddyriley1 - "'Invincible' project...After work At Jillians with the kids having fun in Virginia 9pm. They kept it open for us. 'MJ the King of All Times'"When you're the king, the rules don't apply. Mike and Teddy Riley take a break from recording and keep the fun going way past closing time at an arcade. (Photo: Teddy Riley via Instagram)

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Teddy Riley, @teddyriley1 - "'Invincible' project...After work At Jillians with the kids having fun in Virginia 9pm. They kept it open for us. 'MJ the King of All Times'"When you're the king, the rules don't apply. Mike and Teddy Riley take a break from recording and keep the fun going way past closing time at an arcade. (Photo: Teddy Riley via Instagram)

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Diddy, @iamdiddy - "My maN MJ we miss you king"Diddy doesn't bow down to just anyone, but if there's anybody you want to pattern your success in the music business after, who better than the king?(Photo: Diddy via Instagram)

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Diddy, @iamdiddy - "My maN MJ we miss you king"Diddy doesn't bow down to just anyone, but if there's anybody you want to pattern your success in the music business after, who better than the king?(Photo: Diddy via Instagram)

Marsha Ambrosius, @marshaambrosius - "Michael Jackson, Andre Harris, Bruce Swedien & 'that sangin' heffa' MJ definitely helped me take out my braids, blonde fro days :) I've done a lot in my life! Nothing compares!!!"Marsha Ambrosius catches butterflies as she cools out with the King of Pop.(Photo: Marsha Ambrosius via Instagram)

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Marsha Ambrosius, @marshaambrosius - "Michael Jackson, Andre Harris, Bruce Swedien & 'that sangin' heffa' MJ definitely helped me take out my braids, blonde fro days :) I've done a lot in my life! Nothing compares!!!"Marsha Ambrosius catches butterflies as she cools out with the King of Pop.(Photo: Marsha Ambrosius via Instagram)

L.A. Reid, @la_reid - "Throwback to time spent in the presence of musical genius. #MJTBT"Record executive L.A. Reid and Michael Jackson plotting their industry takeover. It's no wonder Antonio executive produced M.J.'s posthumous album Xscape this year. (Photo: L.A. Reid via Instagram)

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L.A. Reid, @la_reid - "Throwback to time spent in the presence of musical genius. #MJTBT"Record executive L.A. Reid and Michael Jackson plotting their industry takeover. It's no wonder Antonio executive produced M.J.'s posthumous album Xscape this year. (Photo: L.A. Reid via Instagram)

MC Hammer, @mchammer - "Always conscious of the energy I put out.. With my first (MajorLabel) album 'Let's Get It Started' The Greatest of All Time saw enough talent and passion in me to engage in brotherly visionary conversation. RIP Michael ..#loveislove"James Brown's protégés set the industry on fire in the late '80s after turning this mutha out. Who you got in a dance-off, Hammer or an MJ hologram?(Photo: MC Hammer via Instagram)

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MC Hammer, @mchammer - "Always conscious of the energy I put out.. With my first (MajorLabel) album 'Let's Get It Started' The Greatest of All Time saw enough talent and passion in me to engage in brotherly visionary conversation. RIP Michael ..#loveislove"James Brown's protégés set the industry on fire in the late '80s after turning this mutha out. Who you got in a dance-off, Hammer or an MJ hologram?(Photo: MC Hammer via Instagram)

Hot 97, @hot97 - Even gangstas had love for M.J. He posted up with the homies for this flick. (Photo: Hot 97 via Instagram)

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Hot 97, @hot97 - Even gangstas had love for M.J. He posted up with the homies for this flick. (Photo: Hot 97 via Instagram)

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Madonna, @madonna - "Smiling with my boo! Nothing takes the past away............like the future! #livingforlove""The King" and "Queen" of Pop ruled the '80s hands down. Here, the Material Girl takes a stroll with the best-selling artist of all time.(Photo: Madonna via Instagram)

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Madonna, @madonna - "Smiling with my boo! Nothing takes the past away............like the future! #livingforlove""The King" and "Queen" of Pop ruled the '80s hands down. Here, the Material Girl takes a stroll with the best-selling artist of all time.(Photo: Madonna via Instagram)

Jermaine Dupri, @jwarhol - "Today we Remember the time #ripmichaeljackson #Theking"The royal family, including matriarch Katherine, Janet, Tito  and the King himself inviting Jermaine Dupri to the round table. (Photo: Jermaine Dupri via Instagram)

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Jermaine Dupri, @jwarhol - "Today we Remember the time #ripmichaeljackson #Theking"The royal family, including matriarch Katherine, Janet, Tito  and the King himself inviting Jermaine Dupri to the round table. (Photo: Jermaine Dupri via Instagram)