Mariah Carey performed a heartfelt rendition of “I’ll Be There” at Michael Jackson’s public memorial service on July 7, 2009, held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Accompanied by Trey Lorenz, this performance was a tribute to the Jackson 5’s classic hit and mirrored their earlier collaboration during Mariah’s MTV Unplugged session in 1992. The memorial service featured numerous artists and speakers paying homage to the King of Pop, with Carey’s performance standing out as a poignant moment in the ceremony.