Michael Jackson stole hearts all over when he broke out on the entertainment scene in 1964.

He was a tiny boy with the face of an angel and a big voice. He fearlessly made his debut, appearing alongside his brothers and sisters in song and dance. The eighth child in his family, he joined his sibling in performing as the Jackson 5.

The family group was quick to show the world what they were made of, and elicited cheers of delight from crowds near and far.

No sooner were they making records and appearing on the radio. Jackson persevered from a young age with his powerful vocals and was able to launch a successful solo career by 1971 with Motown Records. It was his fifth album, recorded with Epic Records (who he’d remain with until his death in 2009), Off the Wall, that skyrocketed him into stardom.

Not only did Jackson possess powerful vocals, but he also had a notable style that he embodied with grace and flare.

He stunned crowds with his flashy get-up – from his sequined black fedora right down to his single white glove.

He wanted to sing but he also had impeccable dance moves to share with the world. Jackson recreated the entertainment scene with a single dance move, the moonwalk, which lives on in the hearts of many. He was poised to tell a story with his music and his passion overflowed from within him.

He went on to win many Grammy Awards and lives on as one of the best selling music artists of all time.

One of his most famous songs, “Beat It” was recorded on his sixth album, Thriller, in 1982. Both him and his producer, Quincy Jones, wanted to create a song that had a rocking feel to it, thus the song was born.

The song enjoyed massive success and entertained the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks. His accompanying music video propelled him into the international pop icon that we know him as today.

Jackson continues to inspire and live on in the hearts of many. Many have tried to recreate his jaw-dropping dance routines and 5-year-old Pyper Braun is no exception!

With grace and power, she stole the show at the KAR Riverside dance competition in 2019. Her recital video, laced with attitude and spunk, is a testament to the unrivaled legacy Jackson has left across this world. Channeling her inner Michael Jackson, she shows the world just what it’s all about.

Braun set her routine to Jackson’s “Beat It” and pushed out the dance moves in complete diva fashion.

As the video begins so does the music, and her tiny frame enters the stage adorned with a very familiar-looking black fedora, red sequined jacket, and single white glove. As if this wasn’t enough of a statement, her routine features an abundance of spunk as she stomps around with Jackson’s iconic energy.

Braun shocks the crowed with an unmatched fierceness and shakes the stage up with seamless style.

Her routine, choreographed by Adeline Nelson, earned her second place overall.

Watch the video below to check out this sassy 5-year-old completely channel Michael Jackson on stage!

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Sources: YouTube/CarmoDance, See It Live, Wikipedia