Michael Jackson called James Brown his "greatest inspiration" and the two performed together at concerts and award shows throughout the years. The most touching moment would come at the BET Awards where Brown was to accept a lifetime achievement award. When he took the stage to perform, Jackson came out to lay his cape across Brown's back. Before Jackson could exit the stage, he found himself wearing the legendary symbol. A teary eyed Jackson told the crowd, "No one has influenced me more than this man."