Diana Ross took to Twitter on Saturday to defend her longtime friend Michael Jackson following fierce backlash surrounding the Leaving Neverland documentary, calling him a 'magnificent force'.
The 74-year-old icon referenced her own song 'Stop! In the Name of Love' from her days with Motown's The Supreme to show her support for her late pal.
'This is what’s on my heart this morning,' she said in the https://twitter.com/DianaRoss/status/1109492548320415746 that has since received more than 8,700 likes and 3,400 retweets.
'I believe and trust that Michael Jackson was and is A magnificent incredible force to me and to many others. STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE.'
Iconic songstress Diana Ross took to her Twitter on Saturday to show support lMichael Jackson following fallout from the Leaving Neverland documentary
Ross said: 'I believe and trust that Michael Jackson was and is A magnificent incredible force to me and to many others. STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE'
The musical diva didn't engage with fans in the post, that drew a mixed reaction of both support and condemnation.
Ross did, however, post Stevie Wonder's 'Love's In Need of Love Today' just a few hours after her initial tweet.
The musical legends have had a long standing relationship, spanning almost four decades when Ross was credited with discovering The Jackson 5 in the 1970s.
When Jackson went solo in 1971, he did so while on the 'Reach Out and Touch' singer's hit show special 'Diana!'
The 74-year-old icon referenced her own song 'Stop! In the Name of Love' from her days with Motown's The Supreme
The musical legends have had a long standing relationship, spanning almost four decades when Ross was credited with discovering The Jackson 5 in the 1970s. Jackson would even make his solo debut on Ross's TV special in 1971 (right)
