The rioting in Baltimore was serious enough to throw the city into a state of emergency last night. But amidst all of the violence and destruction, one man tried to bring peace through the power of music and dance.
Michael Jackson question. Many ask where MJ music was coming from during protest. Answer. VIDEO #BaltimoreRiots pic.twitter.com/0z5yZGfXbN
— Shomari Stone (@shomaristone) April 28, 2015
This footage taken by NBC reporter Shomari Stone shows a brave (and talented!) individual named Dimitri Reeves breaking it down to Michael Jackson’s Thriller classic, “Beat It,” while sirens flash all around him. It’s a fitting choice of song, considering the video features the King Of Pop attempting to break up a fight through lyrical logic and killer dance moves.