Apollo Legend Award
In June 2010, Jackson was honored with the Apollo Legend Award, hosted by the Apollo Theatre of New York. Chris Tucker accepted the award on Michael Jackson's behalf.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Apollo Legend Award | Won |
Read more about this topic: List Of Awards Received By Michael Jackson
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