Kanye West Shouts Out Michael Jackson During Netherlands Show

Kanye West gave fans in the Netherlands a memorable moment during his concert at Arnhem's GelreDome on Saturday, June 6, when he paused to honor Michael Jackson during his performance.

Despite facing criticism and planned protests from members of the Jewish community ahead of his Dutch shows, Ye took the stage and delivered a career-spanning set packed with fan favorites. One of the night's standout moments came when he acknowledged the King of Pop before performing a song connected to Jackson's legacy.

As footage shared online showed, Kanye encouraged the crowd to "put your hands in the air for Michael Jackson" while playing Jackson's classic "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)." The song's sample famously serves as the foundation for "Good Life," Kanye's hit collaboration with T-Pain from his 2007 album Graduation. He smoothly transitioned from the Michael Jackson record into the chart-topping anthem by slowing down and blending the sample into the track.

The concert featured several other notable highlights. Kanye revisited crowd favorites such as "Can't Tell Me Nothing" and even performed his celebrated guest verse from Estelle's hit single "American Boy," drawing enthusiastic reactions from the audience.

Kanye's admiration for Michael Jackson is well documented. Throughout his career, he has frequently praised Jackson's influence on music and popular culture, while also incorporating elements of the late icon's catalog into his own work. His latest tribute further reflects the respect he continues to have for one of music's most influential figures.

With Michael Jackson's music experiencing renewed popularity among younger listeners and on streaming platforms, Kanye's salute to the legendary performer resonated with many fans in attendance.