Michael Jackson’s fans are still in a state of shock over the King of Pop’s sudden death on Thursday.
So some were a little rankled when Michael’s father, Joe, turned up at the BET awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night and worked the red carpet, speaking of his late son AND plugging his latest business venture: a record label.
In a red carpet interview with CNN reporter Don Lemon, Joe said of the funeral arrangements: “We haven’t gotten to that yet.” When Lemon asks about how his bereaved wife and children are doing, Joe responds curtly “they’re all doing fine.”
“But I want to make this statement, this is a real good statement here,” Joe says next as he introduces his business partner, Marshall Thompson. “Marshall and I we own a record company called Ranch Records.”
Thompson then steps forward to explain that Ranch Records, which will employ Blu-Ray technology, is the “next step” for Joe Jackson. A seemingly confused Lemon then changes the subject.
At a Monday morning press conference to address his son’s second autopsy and plans for a funeral, Jackson explained that he only brought up the record label because he was asked.
“I was asked a question last night about the record company,” Joe said. “What I’m doing is I established a record company with Marshall and the company is called Ranch Records …,” he said. “So we have a lot of good artists fixing to come out.”
Photo: Joe Jackson arrives at the BET awards on Sunday night (Reuters/ Phil McCarten)
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Joe Jackson……I hope you are reading these comments:
Why don’t you tell the world how truly sorry and shamed you are for being such an abusive father? What type of human being demands their son call them ‘Joseph’ in place of ‘daddy’. Maybe if you just let Michael show you his god given talent when he was young, you would have never had to beat him to get him to perform on cue. Can’t you see that you created all the problems Michael had and he overcompensated all his life by giving as much as he could to others so he would never look in the mirror and see you in his reflection or spirit. For all you did not give of yourself, he took it upon himself to compensate for your inadaquacies and give as much as he could to others and look where it got him.
It is time for you to move on from your cash cow and beg for forgiveness. It saddens me to see how dysfunctional your family is and all your children are brainwashed to tell the world how lucky they are to have your family and how much you all love each other. I bet Michael would have traded in all the fame, glory and money if he could have gone back to his childhood and grew up feeling unconditionally loved and appreciated.
So incredibly pathetic.
- Posted by joe jackson haterwhat a scumbag
- Posted by carltonMichael Jackson rest in peace. I pray God will comfort you in your journey into the kingdom. I will pray for the Jackson Family as a whole and be granted peace from the negativity of the media.
- Posted by Trinnyyou all have to understand that Joe is a business man, before michael jackson was born and after his death. “Business Men” will auction off there own children if they have to.
- Posted by monkeychickenJoe Jackson does not deserve to be ANYONE’s father. What a horrible sh*teating grin to have plasterd on your face after a death in the family.
- Posted by kirkmcThe in another interview Joe-baby says that
‘he a fixin’ to have some real talent fixin’ to come out” on his new record label Ranch Records which is actually into blu-ray!!!!WOW!!!!
He and his soul borther pardner from the Chi-Lites never even checked to see if the name Ranch Records was trademarked or not…..it’s owner by a guy in Texas.
What a complete and utter geezer, dipsh*T!!!! Are there any drugs we can put in Joe’s next martini????
CEO’s would tell you, “Its just business!”
So what’s so different between Joe Jackson and the person you work for?
- Posted by bby_70Oh Joe Jackson HAVE YOU NO HEART? Your son has died where are the tears, the struggling to find the words.the Shutting yourself away for a few days because you are to hurt and troubled to face the world.
When my brother died all the above my father and all the family went through.
Michael rest in peace.
Thank you for your beautiful music and dance
- Posted by SandieThis guy is a true bloodsucker, he’s trying to make money out of his son’s death as the way he did while he was alive.
- Posted by SandyPure Professional.His smile in Photo shows he has won a Jcakpot.
- Posted by nishanteshI think in some ways it is a blessing Michael has passed. His father obviously did not care about Michael and only wanted the publicity for himself. I think it is awful his father was talking about his own business adventures instead of talking about what a talented son he had. Joe Jackson is disgusting!
- Posted by SusanI really hope this man never gets anything to say about Michaels kids as this shows again that he’s incapable of giving love.
- Posted by RaccoonYour father showed no emotion. You were nothing like him Michael. If he did abuse you emotionally when you were a child then he will have to answer for his sins one day. Abuse leaves far reaching scars and the perpetrators should always be made accountable for their actions. Perhaps the truth should out about what really happened during his childhood and if found guilty Mr. Jackson should be publicly held accountable. Maybe if he is to profit from his son’s death the fans should speak out and say they don’t want him to get a penny of Michael’s money.
- Posted by JenniferThe guy looks like he just won the lottery. I guess he did. People like that disgust me to no end. Once again - only in America! Here’s another thought - why does Jesse Jackson think he needs to get involved in this? He is a low life who only turns up in places where he can make a buck, and has the nerve to bring his son along to see what he too can gain. There have always only been 2 real problems in the world - people and money. Both are evident here.
- Posted by FrankThe way Joe talked about his “record company” and the way he’s handling MJ’s unifinished business tells alot about him. He didn’t care about Michael, he’s just another leech who’s after Michael’s money. I hope someone better qualified than Joe takes care of Michael’s businesses. Joe is nothing but an abusive vampire. He shouldn’t get a dime from Michael’s money.
- Posted by Music MonkThis is so direspectful towards his son.
- Posted by DaisyJoe Jackson showed his true colors at the Bet Awards. He is an animal who should be locked up for child abuse. He had the nerve to ask America why they didn’t let Michael know how much they loved him when he was alive. Where were you Joe? Why didn’t YOU organize a tribute for your talented son? Why didn’t YOU tell him how much you admired him? Why didn’t YOU give that man some peace of mind after years of waving your stick? Go crawl under the rock from whence you came, Joe.
- Posted by SueLOOK at that grin, its like he WON something,NO REMORSE or love being shown toward Michael’s passing,WE can only imagine what kind of man he is!He’s sees Michael a a $$$$$$$$$ sign! JANET get your brother’s children ! It’s true Michael was tormented as a child and he brought home the bacon!To Michael’s DAD, be careful of the stones you throw,What you do will come around like a boom a rang!GOD does NOT LIKE UGLY!
- Posted by SELENAWELL, this explains Michael Jackson, as they ALL that is hidden in the DARK shall come into the LIGHT !
- Posted by SELENA