Chris Tucker Travels to Michael Jackson’s Hometown for Bi…

Chris Tucker visited Michael Jackson‘s hometown of Gary, Indiana, to celebrate what would’ve been the King of Pop’s 67th birthday.

On Friday (August 29), the actor-comedian attended the opening day of Jackson’s weekend birthday celebration and the 300 Jackson Street Block Party. Also present were MJ’s mother Katherine Jackson and his brothers, Marlon and Jackie Jackson, who are members of the Jackson 5.

During the ceremony, Tucker danced to Jackson’s 2001 hit “Rock My World,” nearly 25 years after he was in the music video.

Elsewhere during the event, the Rush Hour actor took pictures with Marlon and Jackie and visited the Jackson 5 mural in downtown Gary.

“At the Jackson’s childhood home in Gary, Indiana!. With Jackie and Marlon Jackson!. On Michael’s Jackson birthday celebration day in Gary!!.” Tucker captioned an Instagram post.

Tucker honors his late friend on social media often, especially when his birthday passes. Last year, he danced and sang along to MJ’s “Rock With You” with DC Young Fly during a celebrity golf tournament in Atlanta.

In a statement, Gary Mayor Eddie Melton called the block party a “tribute to the roots of greatness that started right here in our city.”

“We honor the Jacksons not just for their global impact, but for the pride and inspiration they continue to give the people of Gary. This weekend is a reminder that world-changing talent can rise from our very own neighborhoods,” he continued.

Late Jackson 5 member Tito Jackson, who died last September at 70, will be honored in a special tribute during the festival on Saturday (August 30).

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