Beyonce referred to Michael Jackson as “Her Hero” as she performed his hit single “I Can’t Help It” in a tribute on the night he died. So she — along with everyone else — may be surprised to learn that MJ was a bit smitten with the curvy diva.

On CBS’ The Late Show Thursday, hip-hop mogul Diddy revealed that the King of Pop showed up — unannounced — to his annual White Party six years begging for a dance with Beyonce.

Well, that’s interesting….