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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Michael father come across as an extremely cold calculating and insensitive man. he should NOT be at the BET awards period. Damn his son just died ! wipe that dirty grin off ur pathetic face.
- Posted by dubeeiJoe Jackson is slime.He’s the one who should have overdosed.
- Posted by JohnathanIt hurt so much that Michael Jackson is going ,Rest in peace,God be with you Michael.we love you .Somebody please in the Jackson family keep that Joe Jackson away from Michael kids ,Lord please .come on Janet,you know your mom is in her age now she need peace from your dad.who the hell do Joe Jackson think he is. we as the poeple don’t want to see his ASS.!And get that smile off your face what the hell are you smileing about.Your son is going!
- Posted by c.bantumThat guy has a heart of stone, its like he’s at some kind of product launch, unbelievable.
- Posted by Boss HossI watched in disbelief the first time Joe Jackson came out of the “compound” with Jesse Jackson (& son)- all smiles, waves to the cameras and then the double thumbs-up to someone who yelled “we love you Mr. Jackson”. I almost lost my lunch.
Almost positive the pic is from BET Awards Sunday night. At least Janet’s comment showed true emotion, err… showed true greiving.
The CNN interview with Don Lemon- amazing– great job Don for showing his true colors, even though you had no idea it was what you were about to do.
But.. this just in… according to AC360 tonight in an interview .. Joe Jackson lives in Las Vegas…. and Katherine in Los Angeles. Maybe there is hope for the family.. if that is the case, GO HOME JOE and stop mooching off your son!
- Posted by Cali MJ FAnI think it is sad to see the smile on his face a few days after his own son has died.
- Posted by JessAll he saw was business.
Very Sad.
For heavens sake, someone keep Michaels kids out of this mans reach. Janet, they need their Auntie now. You are young and were so close to Michael.
Rest in Peace, Michael. We didn’t give you the respect you deserved while you were on this earth. You gave your life to entertain the world. Any happy moments you got, you earned.
Joe - go retire in obscurity. No one wants to see you smiling right now. Your family is in incredible pain.
- Posted by ZiggyThe reason Old Joe Jackson has that look on his face is because dollar signs are dancing in his head. He visualises a scenario like Elvis. Unfortunately, it won’t work out that way. You would have been lucky to hear a Michael Jackson song on radio until his death. He hadn’t toured in 12 years. He’d sold hardly any albums in the past 15 years. (Albums by Elvis and The Beatles continue to go gold or platinum every year).
- Posted by marcI am not surprised by Joe Jackson comments on the red carpet. It is all about Joe and now he can be Michael’s Manager in death. POOR MICHAEL CAN”T FIRE HIM!! THERE is a reason why Michael Jackson fired him and this just shows why he was fired. Michael wasn’t his son but his bread and butter. Joe just wants to make a buck for Joe.
- Posted by JulieJoe Jackson has no class and his son knew that!!!
Joe Jackson, you are pathetic~evil man, who only see’s the dollar signs in your sons untimely passing.
Rest in peace dear Michael, and watch over your precious children, as I belive they were his true Pride and Joy!
The world misses you.
- Posted by DeniseEven if he might be grieving in his own way, it is still disrespectful for him to be out on the town, smiling like he is celebrating his son’s death.
- Posted by Cindyahhhhh come on people. just because he isnt crying doesnt mean he’s not sad. people mourn in all different kinds of ways. Especially being out in the public eye you gotta keep your composure, and if your telling his fans to stay strong for Michael he has to too. I do find it a little ughh strange that he is talking about his label but still he’s probably trying to take his mind off the situation.
- Posted by BillMicheal may you rest in peace. Joe you are a terrible Father for not having enough respect for your son than you do. Going to BET and smiling and promoting yourself good GOD man are you for real.
- Posted by barbJoe Jackson obviously has no sorrow for his son’s death who was and will always be remembered as the King of Pop. He smiles and makes an excuse that he was asked to talk about the record company. Rather he was or not man your son just died who cares what they want you to say. Well it’s a shame but hopefully Michael is in a better place now. R.I.P. Michael Jackson
- Posted by thomas77Joe Jackson is a piece of dirt. I am not sure why Mrs. Jackson ever stayed with him. If Michael had issues, I am sure they stem from the abuse he received from this man. I too was abused as a child and to this day I remember what happened and always will. May you rest in peace Michael and I am sure you are in heaven as you lived in hell on earth.
- Posted by CarolJoe came out at the BET as somebody who may have had no emotional connection to Michael all his life & just looked at him as his paycheck.. As y’know Michael was the biggest star in the world & he didnt want the record to be broken. Now onto the next project.
- Posted by DianaI am now suspecting Joe Jackson’s mental health & what he may have passed onto Michael … Genetically & by potentially life long sociopathic behavior.
Was Michael by his connection to Joe Jackson, become more and more like him?
He is all smiles because he realizes that his son is going to bring in more royalties that he will probably benefit from. WHAT A PIECE OF WORK. If I were an offspring of Joe I would have disowned him after this spectacle, he is just riding on Micheals coat tails. Even in death. HOW SAD
- Posted by AngelaMr. Joe Jackson is a real work of art! No tears, no heartache over loosing his son. Just using his son’s death for himself. What a discrase! I have no interest in Joe Jackson whatsoever. Michael was and forever be the star here. I am certain the rest of his family is NOT SMILING AND JUST FINE! I feel for their sorrow and pray Janet can go on for she too is a phenominal artist in her own right. Unfortunately Mr. Joe Jackson just reminds me of Anna Nicole’s mother. Discusting!
- Posted by Reginahe is a real piece of work and a heartless man his son just passed away and he is out having fun and laughing. So discustting
- Posted by sheilaIf this photo of Joe Jackson was taken at the BET awards Sunday night, the smile on the man’s face speaks volumes about the environment and parenting Michael grew up with. Apparently, he was never a son and child, he was a business and an investment. Very sad.
- Posted by ronster9