Michael Jackson's struggles in his final years | 60 Minutes Australia

Subscribe here: 9Soci.al/chmP50... Full Episodes: 9now.app.link/... | The King is Dead (2009)
This is an archive story from 2009. Some parts were cut or muted due to KZbin's copyright policy.
Following news of Michael Jackson's death in June 2009, 60 Minutes reporter Liz Hayes talked to people close to the King of Pop about what could have led to his demise at 50 years old.
WATCH more of 60 Minutes Australia: www.60minutes....
LIKE 60 Minutes Australia on Facebook: / 60minutes9
FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Twitter: / 60mins
FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Instagram: / 60minutes9
For over forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Tom Steinfort, Tara Brown, Nick McKenzie and Amelia Adams look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes.
#60MinutesAustralia

[@KSRobinette]

Michael Jackson was on a stage in front of millions of people from the age of 5 or earlier. How can anyone live every minute of his life in the public spotlight, used by everyone including his parents from such a young age and not get twisted? It's especially sad since he was such a talented artist.

[@lameas66]

True.

[@shawnmaria9064]

Totally agree!

[@spicnspan981]

🙏 you basically shared my comment and I couldn’t agree more. His father was a horrible, horrible man that subjected him to years of the WORST Abuse. He put him down ALL the time telling him that his nose was too big and that he was ugly 🤦‍♀️. Honestly, can you really blame him for turning out the way he did? Can you really blame him for not wanting to grow up when he NEVER had anything close to a childhood? People need to stop judging unless they actually know all the facts! And I can’t tell you how angry it makes me, how many people came forward to call him an abuser AFTER he had passed away. Many of these so called “Victims” spent years defending him until he died then they all came out and changed their stories as soon as he was no longer around to defend himself or put the record straight 😡.

[@hrvojeprebisalic9302]

​@@spicnspan981Aha,if he sodomized your child?

[@Welcome_to_colour_time]

I don't know how they can call it twisted either 😢 so sad his gone.

[@redstripe_58]

Michael Jackson dealt with a lot during his life. The 70's he was really " *Startin somethin* " The 80s were an incredible " *Thrill(er)* ". The 90s he continued to develop and expand his style, a real " *Danger(ous)* " to his fellow artists. The following years had world tours that cemented his place in " *HIStory* ". "00s introduced a new sound to the music world, though Michael showed us all he still has it, proving he'll always be " *Invincible* ". I wish we didn't have to say " *This Is It* ", but it's not all " *BAD* ". We'll always " *Remember the time* " you ruled the music world and did your best to " *Heal The World* ".We are glad you shared your soul with us through the music. For that, all I can do is " *Smile* ". " Thank you MJ. " *Gone Too Soon* " 👑

[@clarisafarley8194]

Totally awesome

[@clarisafarley8194]

5 stars for this

[@redstripe_58]

@@clarisafarley8194 Thanks a lot

[@gs-qn6ig]

❤

[@Luvkrissyxo]

😂❤🎉 I absolutely love it! So well put!!!! Great tribute to the King👑Thank you for sharing such a creative, unique, tribute❤💕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻My standing ovation to you... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻And, MJ😊🥰❤️💕👑💕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😘

[@gingersnapped5235]

He was a massive entertainer, with God given talent, but lived a very sad & tortured life - he was addicted to heavy duty pain meds, & they got him in the end. He will be forever missed, his music is all we have left. Rest easy MJ.

[@adjuafrican2664]

😢

[@proud_moonwalker]

@SouthernPride-ej5fq sounds like something you would do💀

[@globalcitizenn]

He was not addicted to pain meds.. he developed dependence for brief periods (for his scalp surgery & back injury) but overcame it. He died of negligently administered Propofol for not being able to sleep.

[@emke9326]

Stardom can make you lonely sometimes. He grew up knowing nothing but this. May he rest in peace.

[@leahbeenz2537]

Despite all MJ’s inner demons, he had extreme talents in his lifetime that the majority of us can only dream of. You are loved MJ❤️

[@buddysilver5788]

Just like Sir Jimmy Savile? GTFUH

[@jarradhurley4866]

I see youre someone else who hasnt bothered to do their research. You understand he was found not guilty in court, right?

[@proud_moonwalker]

"MJ's inner demons" haha nice joke👍

[@rbrookeb]

@@jarradhurley4866♥️

[@selenagrinage5631]

His inner demons?👀 Care 2 enlighten?

[@paulforder591]

I liked him in his Jackson 5 days. . .a talented singer/songwriter/performer who left us all too soon. Though himself a perfectionist later in his solo career when it came to executing dance routines, he had enough patience to gently show the backup dancers in his music videos how it should be done, as seen on an A & E TV documentary. He should be remembered as a generous human being, not as a crazy person. There will never be another like him. RIP Michael. 😿😭🙏👋💜❤

[@proud_moonwalker]

​@SouthernPride-ej5fqdid you forget that he was found NOT guilty?

[@paulforder591]

@SouthernPride-ej5fq I was aware he was a grown man who allowed young boys to share his bed. That's pathological!! This is the price he paid for not having a childhood at all. How very sad. 😢😭😿

[@for-house-stark]

@@paulforder591 wtf is pathological about sharing your bed with children? Not that I'm advocating for it, but suppose he sat on a chair with children, would that be "pathological" too?

[@paulforder591]

@@for-house-stark I just don't like the idea of a grown man sharing his bed with children. Eeek!! 😑😝😝

[@for-house-stark]

@@paulforder591 well I don't like it either, but that exclusion is rather sexist. Would you feel better if it was a grown woman sharing her bed with Kids?

[@lauzimnjelesani6755]

What a beautiful soul gone. He was a gifted person and he loved nature too.

[@Oliverqueen007]

Just to correct you *MJ is the greatest of all time not “his time”* Sony will never let this man have a good name ever again.

[@beautyistifanus8794]

Facts

[@jamieharrison192]

“Downright weird” What a terrible thing to say. Shame on these writers and producers. This man was brilliant and gave everything he had to his fans. He never had one second of peace. Rest in peace King 💕

[@shawnmaria9064]

“Downright weird” was said because for several years he did a lot of bizarre stuff and that’s not counting the rumors and then court dealings of him being accused of being a pedo!!!

[@mohammadsufian7890]

​@@shawnmaria9064that's not counting the rumors? Really? That's the only way you can level him as 'weird'.

[@paulforder591]

Fuck them! Focus on Jackson's musical talent, not on his failings. 💜💞

[@politicallyincorrect2564]

He was a pedophile

[@pat0583]

The guy had just passed away. They should have tried to not be disrespectful

[@snowdust3657]

Absolutely loved that man. I followed the trial when it was taking place and still feel a huge amount of anger and sadness with his passing. I believe he was a very misunderstood soul who struggled to exist in the world. I believe he was innocent and he was proven to be in a court of law. I hope he is resting peacefully.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Child predator

[@Jackson-pu7gd]

not guilty is not the same as innocent. But we will never know. I do agree with you though that he was a tortured soul who struggled in the world. A world created for him by his disgusting abusive father.

[@pinkaholic09]

The media and the people were cruel to him. Shame on them. There is nothing wrong with being different and unusual. The 'accusers' of Michael did it for monetary gain. If you listen to Michaels lyrics in his music, it is evident that he is/was pure of heart and the opposite of how he was portrayed by the media and the courts. He was constantly criticized for his surgeries and clothing choices. People are cruel. Which is why I prefer to spend most of my time with the animals, as did Michael. Animals don't LIE. I would have liked to have Michael as a friend and laugh about silly stuff, as children do before they become jaded by the outside world.

[@spicnspan981]

Everyone’s always been really quick to judge Michael but very few actually think or understand why he may have turned out the way he did! His father was one of the worst excuses of a human being that subjected him to some of the most horrific abuse imaginable! No wonder he didn’t want to grow up, he was never allowed to have a childhood as that was robbed from him and I find that so very sad! Can we not just remember him as the fantastic, extremely talented musician that he was and will ALWAYS be?

[@greeshmapradeep715]

Very true

[@spicnspan981]

@@greeshmapradeep715 thank you 🙏

[@rosejames5172]

When you become an adult you can't continue to blame your parents for your actions.

[@bunnymad5049]

@@rosejames5172 Did he though? Or is it the public who learned what the father was like and blamed the father? (Genuine question, cos I don't know if he ever did, but I didn't watch interviews).

[@erenyeeagah204]

​@@bunnymad5049 by the time he was an adult, MJ had forgiven his father for the things he had done. He rarely directly stated it because he was still afraid of of his father even as an adult but it was clear from how he said it that he was blaming his dad. Who created the jackson 5 and forced them to perform and practise nonstop? who would mentally, emotionally and physically (and allegedly s"xually) abuse them? his father. he did the surgeries because he didnt want to look like his father, those are his own words. and he would only talk about it when he was asked and didnt really like talking about it. after responding to the interview question regarding his father he would immediately apologize to his father live or say things like "oh hes gonna ill me". performing in stripclubs as a little boy, being beaten on the regular for singing the wrong note or doing a wrong step, having your brothers sleep with girls in the same room with you etc. is not a normal childhood. and there are more little things that made it worse, thats why MJ ended up being so obsessed with childhood, children and becoming a father figure.

[@kunalroy2496]

In the world of pop music and there is michael jackson and there is everybody else. ❤❤❤

[@AM_9924]

Please leave this man alone. He suffered enough. RIP Michael Jackson.

[@beyourself2444]

MJ is the most interesting celeb ever to me, you cannot figure him out, if you’ve read 25 books there are 25 opinions of who he was. So literally the most famous human being was someone we knew nothing about. Just amazing…

[@Aquarius-vt9iz]

I usually go by this: "When you want to be close to me, listen to the music. The love is stored there and will not die" MJ

[@damme91]

I think the bizarre things he was doing was because he was heavily medicated

[@damme91]

@@proud_moonwalker your having a go because you don't like mj? Or for some other reason?

[@proud_moonwalker]

@@damme91 I actually LOVE MJ and it's so stupid when people say he did bizzare things, just stop with all these lies because he did nothing wrong

[@damme91]

@@proud_moonwalker am a fan too but sometimes like holding the baby outside the hotel

[@rosealexander9007]

What’s “ weird” to you or “ bizarre “ to you isn’t to other people. Michael Jackson had no childhood. His life was hard!

[@shawnmaria9064]

Well since you put it that way, then by God he had every right to do crazy and weird things as far as his children were concerned and most definitely to get on national tv and let everyone know that it’s perfectly normal for anyone and especially him, who is an adult male, to sleep in the same bed with naive, non-consenting, early teenage boys!!! I’m sure MJ is happy to hear you and so many others justify his actions all because he was made to “grow up too fast and his life was hard”!! GMAFB!!!

[@evem620]

@@shawnmaria9064shut up! Get a life

[@chrisgomez860]

He WAS weird. Why deny reality because you don't like it?

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Hard life isn't an excuse to abuse kids

[@rosealexander9007]

@@ArtVandelayOfficial where you there? Did you see it happen with your own eyes? Do you believe everything everyone says? Or just only people you don’t like because their different than you?

[@realsabrina9362]

A beautiful soul. May he rest in peace.🙏

[@jarradhurley4866]

Michael Jackson was a once in a generation talent and there will never be another.

[@anoni81b4u]

he also diddled little boys lets hope its skips a couple generations

[@jarradhurley4866]

@SouthernPride-ej5fq Heard this before. I've looked into the allegations and they all fall apart under scrutiny which is why he was found NOT GUILTY on all counts in a court of law. You can continue to believe he is guilty, and that's your prerogative. But if you'd like to be educated on the subject the information is out there - ie, the Case for Innocence Podcast. The allegations against Michael have been little more than a mass media beat up trying to score cash off of the biggest story in Entertainment history, so they wanted him to be guilty, because it sells magazines and puts eyes on tv screens. The truth has never mattered to them.

[@proud_moonwalker]

​@SouthernPride-ej5fqugh it's 2023 why do you idiots still think he is guilty🙄?

[@rbrookeb]

@SouthernPride-ej5fqyes, video games.

[@for-house-stark]

@@anoni81b4u no he didn't. But it's pretty obvious you swallow news headlines without any scrutiny or rational thought

[@larrydiaz4418]

Michael Jackson was one of the greatest performers of all time. I grew up with the Jackson 5 then when he went solo his creativity and talent was incredible and made him SUPERSTAR. When Thriller was released I was just out of high school and going to college also working part time I remembered how I rushed home to see the release of the video " Thriller" on MTV. It took off and remains one of the best of to this day viewed my billions of people from every generation. Michael did have his issues and acted out in very interesting ways but who would not if for every moment of every day you are followed by paparazzi and can never have a moments peace? Since his death he has that peace with no one following him. He is truly missed and will always be a legend for generations and years to come.

[@Aquarius-vt9iz]

Whoever judges, creates opinion - does not define Michael, but define themselves. There is a simple formula - let your words pass through three gates: is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind? He always spoke through his music. Why 40 years being charitable, spending time caring for less fortunate did not make to the front page? Media seem to be interested in circulating stories that are unsubstantiated and feed people with opinionated narrative. Michael’s spirit is alive forever 🍃🕊🌻👑

[@CatsCrazyWorld]

Search court documents relating to his child molesting and sleeping with BOYS! He was Sued by BOTH Coreys for it among others!

[@johannagrace7768]

Have you watched the ‘Leaving Netherland’ documentary? SO revealing. I refuse to listen to the music of Michael Jackson. If it is playing on the radio, I turn it off. If it is playing in a store, I leave.

[@catmejia6109]

Ok and what about all the other kids outside of his court cases his fans reference, the ones he paid out that aren’t even public? The two Mexican boys he molested in Mexico? The housekeeps son? I can go on and on, we fans didn’t care when he slept with liberaces husband, we didn’t care when he had phone sex with men outside the USA, nobody ever brings it up, but the kids? We shan’t forget the kids 🎯 it’s not judgement, it’s not opinions , it’s facts, he was a manipulative narcissist who abused kids

[@Aquarius-vt9iz]

@@catmejia6109 I suggest looking up the definition of a narcissist in a reputable source before you label someone. There is a sufficient amount of emerged evidence supporting his innocence after all those years.

[@Aquarius-vt9iz]

Yes, I have (the only documentary in history that doesn't actually document anything), and watched identified lies and inconsistencies. Details of unfounded stories are not facts. I have also watched Square One - a factual production. Trial - by - law and FBI investigation outcome should have been welcomed because when media and prosecution were creating stories about MJ, he was creating music, concerts, improving his vocals, dancing and delivering charitable work.

[@transhumanizmarsproject]

MICHAEL JACKSON EXISTED BEFORE ANY COUNTRY HAD TELEVISION. His name doesn't need the media...Compared to today's advanced technology, past technology was almost non-existent. and even when TV and Radio didn't make up 70% of the world's population, everyone knew Michael Jackson. His songs were playing everywhere. In such an environment, Michael Jackson won the music awards in all categories. And there is still no one else who has broken the award record of legendary artist Michael Jackson. Even in regions where Africa and the Middle East do not benefit from any technology, the whole world still listens to Michael Jackson's legendary songs and loves him.Thank to big Lord Even though we don't see him today, he always remains at the top of the summit.🌎😥🎩👑

[@cristitambac2584]

You spoke the truth, thank you, be blessed!🙏🏼❤️

[@transhumanizmarsproject]

@@cristitambac2584 who am i ?

[@selenagrinage5631]

big BIG FACTS👀💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@redstripe_58]

Ashamed of this report from Aus media as an Australian. How heartless to speak of Michael so negatively, so soon after his death. To call him weird , wacko j____ True enough MJ experienced many successes throughout his life, though with the highs come lows. Michael was a great person at heart, to see the media paint him as they have is disappointing and a clear example of a quote from Michael 'bad news sells'. I challenge those who judged him to walk a mile in his shoes, let alone a lifetime. Your true fans will always appreciate you. RIP MJ

[@helenafilusch6544]

very good comment, thank you

[@High_Fifty]

A lot of jealous people bogans are

[@morneau1038]

I have always felt MJ was used and abused all his life. He was an amazing, one of a kind entertainer. He was an eternal child ; understandably so since he never had one( a childhood). He was ruined by lies and money grabs. So sad!

[@pinkaholic09]

Eternal child, yes. Children are great to be around before they become tarnished and jaded.

[@ayysweetstea9339]

Who out there in this world will ever be as talented as Micheal Jackson!!!

[@legendmichaeljacksonedits]

@SouthernPride-ej5fq you talking about yourself huh.

[@proud_moonwalker]

@SouthernPride-ej5fq bro still believes the false accusations 💀🥶

[@alioryakhil6742]

Let him rest 14 years already 😪 🕊

[@proud_moonwalker]

@SouthernPride-ej5fq awww is someone still believing the money grabbers🥺? man your stupidity is unbeatable

[@ianwattsOfficial]

A talented artist Singer and Dancer 🕺Rip/VIP

[@vincenzobalestrieri2397]

This man was destroyed from the father in his childhood and from the media and false allegations, he deserve more than an apology. We will never have a genius like Michael Jackson in this world ever again. R.I.P King of Pop 👑😢

[@CT-vm4gf]

He was damaged emotionally by his father and turned into a pedo in later life.

[@barryscott8041]

He destroyed himself. No one else is to blame. He was a pedophile.

[@thatomofolo452]

MJ rest easy 🕊️🕊️🕊️💫

[@juliasasmr1]

he deserved the most better than any celebrity.

[@sherrialford6038]

God Bless You Michael 🙏😔 You will always be Missed ❤️❤️

[@steelstreet3765]

I still feel the energy that was when Michael Jackson was alive!

[@raroter]

I find this documentary quite one sided and negative painted. His life wasn't just sad, bad and scandalous. There is way more hope and joy he brought into this world, and so much love

[@thesaintst1851]

Exactly… stopped watching the nonsense

[@Aquarius-vt9iz]

As usual, purposefully selected narrative created by media in 2009 to be dug out in 2023..

[@peytonmedina5643]

agreed

[@proud_moonwalker]

@@peytonmedina5643 what? MJ didn't want to leave his kids, he died because his doctor literally MURDERED him, what is wrong with you? Do u really think he wanted to die? NO, he said he wanted to live forever he didn't want to die, he didn't say his life was full of joy like you are saying, but Michael was doing his best to bring peace and love into this awful world

[@pedroartist]

He’s so negatively portrayed here. 60 mins Aus does that. Leave the guy alone ffs!!

[@OfFiCiAl_CaRgO]

Let Michael Rest . His Real Tortured Existence Were People . In His Final Days .. He Actually Tried To Live For His Kids . Fly High Michael 🕊 ... Youre Free Now .. 👑 🎤

[@_gameova_]

❤️ ❤ ❤️

[@SeedFlowerSun]

Miss him , Those boys are still trying to sue his estate , I hope they don't get a dime !!!

[@EazyRocko]

​@@donnabaardsen5372there proven liars there is no concrete evidence and MJ was found not guilty what else to do you want

[@3rdEyeMessenger-uf7hi]

​@@donnabaardsen5372No they should be sued for defamation , this man been dead almost 15 years . His children are grown now and their trust fund stipend is about to increase . Now they should get money for what EXACTLY ?? ... and with what PROOF ???

[@gytytbytch]

​@@3rdEyeMessenger-uf7hi 🎯 🎯 🎯

[@MevelynRimando-sm6vw]

I admired him and his music very much❤

[@greeshmapradeep715]

Leave him alone finally he is resting poor soul tortured by toxic jealousy people 💔

[@globalcitizenn]

@SouthernPride-ej5fqJackson was a victim of false accusations but You’re weirdly obsessed with creepy things. It’s a red flag.

[@proud_moonwalker]

@SouthernPride-ej5fq SHUT UP

[@banderfd2542]

He still in our harts his legendary king of pop forever and ever ❤️ 🙏 rip

[@ColonelJohnmatrix1000]

Michael Jackson despite the troubled life will always be remembered as the greatest entertainer the world has ever seen. May he rest in peace.

[@GenevieveWaller-pk3xg]

Michael Jackson lived a full life! Michael Jackson had opportunity to succeed, he got fame, money, everything that money can buy. His taste was luxurious, his women bewitched and his talent genius! Michael Jackson'said heart was as big as the milky way galaxy...giving ,giving and more giving from what he received. His soul carried everyones pain, such anot enlightened one. An archangel among men. Too big to see, too bright to behold, too good to be true. The demons came as they would have and it hurt him because he forgot that they would and did not prepared for their coming. The overwhelmed him because he thought that even they ,he would subdue. Demons are demons, singing, dancing, philanthropy, love for each human being would never amuse them, he miscalculated. Rest his Soul. For contrary to the belief of some, Michael Jackson is in heaven where they can never reach!

[@monaedwards8688]

What total bullshit you are spewing. Yes he was extremely talented and gifted but that doesn’t take away the fact that he was a predator of children, child molesting pedophile, very sick man. RIP Michael Jackson but you were a very sick and deplorable human for what you did to those kids. If anyone wants to troll me over a pedophile, don’t bother as I won’t respond. I’m done with it.

[@geaninabucur6405]

Cat de frumos spus !

[@ashkehlan4743]

A great human May God give him heaven 🙏

[@anythingbootneck]

His spirit is now free and happily exploring the real world.( afterlife.)

[@johannagrace7768]

I doubt that.

[@proud_moonwalker]

@@johannagrace7768 no one cares

[@Emma-ey8cu]

It is ppl like the ones giving this story that ruined his life..MJ actually did have vitiligo, MJ was no Pedophile but those who truly are in very high places r being sheltered. The public demands everything from some of these stars and anything short of that cld destroy them. If him being a forever kid is strange there r a lot of strange ppl...the media treated this man like poison and he had the heart of a lion. RIP MJ

[@aliceinwonderland6198]

Why defend a fully grown man who makes little boys share a bed with him, even the kids said it was weird but he insisted.

[@alexanderafanasyev3459]

Who said this? Noone ever said that he insisted. The kids wanted to sleep in the bed so he slept on the floor

[@proud_moonwalker]

@@aliceinwonderland6198 Michael gave the bed to the kids and he slept on the floor, literally shut up

[@songoten1951]

All white kids tho? Isn’t that weird considering the fact he invites people around the world

[@songoten1951]

And besides Michael neverland ranch is literally a mansion

[@mjgoonmusic]

I love you Michael Jackson!!!❤

[@laraangela7703]

The only King of Pop! The true Humanitarian! The legend, the icon..will never be forgotten! Ever! He is still alive i believe that..stay happy micheal i miss you and hope to see you again someday..he-heee..💯😁😍👍😎😎😎❤️❤️❤️

[@youlube3165]

The only celebrity ive ever loved. Miss you michael❤

[@kimjongun269]

He doesn't miss you lol

[@dijanaotterbach4679]

@@kimjongun269 hatt er das gesagt ha ha so Blende Komentar wen du im nicht magst warum kuckst Du ich kucken nur das was ich liebe okay.?

[@S4n4389]

@@kimjongun269ok and 💀

[@proud_moonwalker]

@@kimjongun269 bro literally no one asked you💀

[@CamillaMR2]

Let Michael Jackson Rest in Peace. He gave so much love and art to the world. We should honor him. Not tabloid trash talk him like you guys do all the time. Its time you start respecting him ! 🙄

[@wendyhannan2454]

Don’t forget he destroyed a lot of kids along the way.

[@thenotorioushussle5633]

@@wendyhannan2454 in your sick mind not the people know know the facts

[@proud_moonwalker]

@DonnellOkafor ayo calm down kiddo

[@for-house-stark]

@@wendyhannan2454 it's pretty obvious you swallow news headlines without scrutiny or rational thought. Quite embarrassing for one who owns a smartphone yet remains clueless all these years later

[@proud_moonwalker]

@@for-house-stark omg exactly

[@angelacoulter7061]

I grew up listening to MJ songs, he was a talented gentle man who didn’t have a childhood so he tried to relive it when he got older. I love you M no one will ever reach the heights you reached. I hope you’re dancing in heaven rest in peace 🕊

[@barryscott8041]

Tell that to the kids in Gaza. "Didn't have a childhood." Neither did I

[@dianeu.4563]

I will always love MJ for his music and humanitarian efforts ❤️. It’s sad what the media say about him even after his passing. I hope you rest peacefully Michael, no more pain, no more lies no more bullying.

[@geezlouise9658]

His music was the best. I believe he wanted to go.

[@greeshmapradeep715]

No one can judge him He lived his whole life alone and lonely who are you judge him 😑

[@spicnspan981]

AMEN 🙏 to this!!! People are always so quick to judge the book by it’s cover but how many of these people actually ever opened there eyes and actually read the book? If you wanna point fingers and blame someone then blame his father for the years of abuse he put Michael through, for robbing him of his childhood grrr 😡. Don’t even get me started

[@greeshmapradeep715]

@@spicnspan981 damn true

[@calliannedewitt3112]

He creeped on boys. Everyone on here is insane. I like his music too but I am an advocate for children. Sad that everyone is backing up a pedifile just because you like him. That's why this shit still goes on.

[@proud_moonwalker]

@@calliannedewitt3112 I feel like you need to do some research and to see that he did nothin'

[@greeshmapradeep715]

@@proud_moonwalker exactly

[@bunnymad5049]

Dear man. So glad Liz was a comfort and friend to you. If only you'd really known there were people more interested in you than your talent and celebrity. RIP.

[@Becki545]

Such an adorable little boy.

[@sarahjaneyvettemercado8365]

MJ is at peace now,but the media still speading lies and making him bad..what to expect from media🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️... MJ forever king of pop👑👑👑

[@Yiskah777]

Remembering this brought sadness again. But knowing that he is now in our real home with God..I feel joy for him. He's not comfortable in this world and the world he built for himself because though he is in this world but not of this world. He belong to God, in heaven.

[@LoraHari81]

Michael ❤

[@nathanbradleyf777]

I really miss him. No other celebrity is as fun as Michael Jackson was. Nobody dangles their baby over the balcony or anything! It's a boring world without him.

[@cheryl5994]

NATHAN, DANCE TO YR OWN BEAT & FIND YR JOY. THE WORLD REALLY ISN’T BORING.

[@dorothykilgallenwasmurdere1653]

Maybe some day you can dangle your baby over the balcony. 🙄

[@aliceinwonderland6198]

Loving parents protect their infants even if people think it's "boring" common sense.

[@shawnmaria9064]

@nathanfuller9281….I love your sarcasm lol😂

[@nathanbradleyf777]

@@shawnmaria9064 😂 Thanks!

[@Professional.student]

Dear accusers, if you could not prosecute in life, please don't after death!

[@sandrasupportsyou]

What is the sacrifice for utter genius, creative discipline and extreme fame?

[@joshuadurham1257]

Michael Jackson is the best king of pop rock and roll and soul in the 80's and 90's.

[@helenatrela786]

Legends never die. RiP Michael Jackson ❤

[@vikkismith7497]

People can destroy you with their mouth, and that's what happened to Michael Jackson life. He couldn't cope with the negative things people were saying about him anymore.

[@Aquarius-vt9iz]

“Media is the most powerful entity in the world. It can make a guilty man innocent and an innocent man guilty... and that is power. They can control the minds of the masses.”-Malcom X. My addition to this: Media is the biggest narcissistic system that would attempt to gaslight anything that does go in line with their agenda.

[@ayaanbretmitchell9830]

That's wrong. He had a thick skin. What killed him was the trial. The trial that never should have happened

[@vikkismith7497]

@@ayaanbretmitchell9830 are you same or you don't understand English

[@ayaanbretmitchell9830]

@@vikkismith7497 what are you chatting about? Am I the same? What planet you from?

[@High_Fifty]

​@@ayaanbretmitchell9830😂😂😂. I think it's meant to say sane. Maybe 🤣

[@marianmohamud6592]

Can't you leave him alone?

[@monterioshawsrv6644]

Why the disrespectful undertone!? Goodness. Lol the first few seconds is beyond rude

[@annmarieelliott6717]

He wasn’t arrogant or cocky not like some boybands.🎉

[@Bow503]

Climbing a tree, holding a baby weird for a second is not weird it's everyday everyone everywhere. It's just Michael Jackson was a magnet for attention. Jealousy.

[@janmarchand7294]

His music wasn't for me, I was into New Wave and Punk, but that didn't mean I wasn't in awe of his brilliance. To watch him move was a symphony. He was a once in a lifetime artist, that's for sure.

[@Bow503]

'dangerous' album might interest you. It's got a grudge and metallic sound to it. It's actually quite a masterpiece and got a special place in music history.

[@janmarchand7294]

@@Bow503 Thanks for the suggestion!❤

[@Bow503]

@@janmarchand7294my favorites are: given to me, will you be there, who is it, black or white, .. hope you find something that touches your heart strings. The fallowing album 'HIStory' also a raw emotionaly dirty album becoming a favorite for it's unfiltered sound and themes. Ps. I would love to listen to one or two of your favorite songs at the moment. 💜

[@redstripe_58]

@@Bow503 Dangerous is MJ's best album to me, he showed his versatility and proved that he was much more than just a Pop artist and could perform well in any genre he chose. RIP king

[@thairaism]

give Dirty Diana and Give in to me a listen.. rock style songs

[@lydiasinclair1126]

Rest in peace Michael Jackson 🙏. You were an inspiration to so many when I was a child and you still are. No one will ever take the stage like you. God has you in his arms now and you deserve to rest in peace like everyone else after death.

[@maryc7830]

That doctor should’ve never given Michael Propofol. Michael will be missed forever. We failed Michael. All over Money. That doctor disgust me!!! We love you Michael!!! ❣️🙏🏻🐾

[@sandrabentley8111]

Michael would have begged for it, I'm guessing. Doctor didn't want to lose his job, even though he did in the end.

[@maryc7830]

@@sandrabentley8111 people beg for medicine all the time. The doctor says no and that’s it.Or they move onto the next doctor. The so-called doctor gave him that medicine that killed him. That’s murder.

[@globalcitizenn]

Michael didn’t beg for it.. he needed to sleep.. AEG was telling him if he didn’t perform 50 shows they would take his kids away and everything he owned.. they did not give him time to rest & breathe.. He HAD to perform.. there was no choice but to do whatever it took, including inducing sleep with Propofol. AEG was never held accountable for their greed & abuse of him.

[@user-pu6ji9dg6i]

MJ Forever

[@AngelinaQuintero_2006]

I’m disappointed to live in a society were even he was thought to be bad. Rip king.

[@lovelyworld8241]

In an healthy society, Michael would be considered very normal. A human being, extra kind and generous, who had difficulties from time to time, as any human being has difficulties of all sorts. Weird doesn’t identify with Michael- it’s just a “sticker” made up by some ppl, cause it made them feel good . But when society is in pain, it inflicts it’s pain onto whoever’s most comfortable to do that to. Just like throwing garbage . If the ppl who dished him, were feeling good about themselves, they would see and approach Michael as a human being, not as a weirdo- that’s just shows a lack of understanding of other ppl, but themselves and a superficial and narrow vision on others. He was Hurt, He was offended and humiliated , by other ppl. Why is that? Why don’t ppl just help other ppl? We are the same, we are brothers and sisters- same.

[@Bow503]

Yes

[@proud_moonwalker]

FINNALY someone who understands, kudos to you👏🙏

[@lovelyworld8241]

@@proud_moonwalker 🙏🏻 same to you! 🌸

[@proud_moonwalker]

@@lovelyworld8241 thanks

[@Earthsong2023]

A nice brief! What a pity for Micheal in this cruel world.

[@ikiyuzlutoplum]

HEADLINE: MICHAEL JACKSON DONATES $500 MILLION Michael Jackson was a universal heart with values ​​virtuous enough to share his children's inheritance rights with the world's children. Did the media publish these facts? NO!!!!! Can you please empathize? Would you pass on your children's inheritance to other children? and let me explain a bigger bomb. Michael Jackson donated $500 million to healthcare organizations. Michael Jackson, who adores animals, has always kept animals in his house and garden throughout his career. And he has contributed to animal rights throughout his career.

[@waynenorbreyjr9638]

They keep bringing up the 93 case, but failed to add the details and truth about it.

[@billborrow9695]

of course this is yet another white run Anglophone media company who has zero interest in showing how MJ , a black legend, was falsely accused by the white Evan Chandler , the real psycho in the story

[@quillowl4319]

if you have money, you can get people to do just about anything....often sadly true, however, there are people, including doctors, whose morals/ethics cannot be bought. The doctors had a duty of Care, they failed this unique/fragile, and extraordinary performer. Michael Jackson, was treated like a financial commodity, he spoke of his fathers abuse, and gruelling practice sessions imposed upon him. He craved affection, he craved love, that does not automatically mean a sexual interaction. Media, was both a blessing, yet became an intrusive curse.

[@hidden3880]

yall bullied and ridiculed this man his entire life and even after hes dead and gone you still stand here kicking his corpse! SHAME!

[@kunzanglamo3453]

He's beyond reach your opinion doesn't matter... He is the 👑👑👑👑 of all time

[@maily8388]

It’s difficult to believe or trust anyone even for regular people, especially to the people who are closed to you could hurt you the most. For MJ would be extremely hard to believe anyone .

[@schofieldtancredi8674]

Michael is the greatest of all times of entertainment history of planet earth

[@nativetexanful]

Michael Jackson was proof that money can't buy happiness. He was worth millions but was so troubled. At least the suffering he endured is over.

[@billborrow9695]

and companies behind 60 minutes who produced one hitpiece after another against him spreading lies about him is why he was to troubled

[@reneesantiago6496]

Isn’t this old old news? Dr Murray already went to trial

[@LadyAndanaZerva]

World wide No one will ever reach Michael Jackson's Level in the Entertainment industry, He still Reign!

[@scarecrow2275]

Have you ever met an artist who doesn't have a twisted and tortured soul?! Where do you think we get the creativity from???

[@pattysalyer382]

Michael Jackson was a loving and wonderful man and a fantastic singer. R.I.P. Michael Jackson.

[@kdm_entertainment]

Would be nice if they wrote the year of when the video was broadcasted in the title, for these throwback videos

[@haileyhalstead870]

They did it’s in the description from 2009.

[@JenJ2023]

I wrote my thesis on him and the real reason he changed his looks. Partly a heartbreaking accident, partly an intentional reflection of society, it blew my mind. Nobody had it right, least of all myself, the media, and society at large.

[@GgWifi-ot2sh]

Definitely some self consciousness. But he really did have vitiligo . Even the autopsy reports stated the blotches on his skin

[@calliannedewitt3112]

Yeah that's not it. It started out with the skin condition and he did do creepy stuff with kids. FACTS. why are people backing up predators. People were blind and still are. Redic

[@ayaanbretmitchell9830]

Have you ever seen a mature era MJ with brown skin? Well when you do you will see he hardly changed.

[@globalcitizenn]

Um he had Vitiligo and Lupus.. the Vitiligo changed his skin colour which dramatically made him look different. The lupus caused complications with his nose surgery which required multiple repairs. He did want a smaller nose at the beginning but the chain of events due to lupus was out of his control. He developed skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma) which lupus & Vitiligo patients are prone to, and the way he looked in the 2000s was a result of that coz the resection partially paralysed his upper lip and also there wasn’t much tissue left to work with. I’m saying a lot of his look changes were involuntary and it was him trying to his best with what he’d been dealt. But if you put pictures side to side you’ll see the only thing that changed in a major way was his nose.. everything else was the same.. just natural & stylistic changes.

[@ayaanbretmitchell9830]

@@globalcitizenn I agree with you but I no one truly knows what happened in 2000s as he never really said a statement. I think it was fillers cos he started to get his famous smile back in 2006 onwards. So for 4 years or so something happened to that top lip. Still a legend to me though.

[@de_stoic.girl27]

60 minutes Australia , what was the reasons for this video?

[@redstripe_58]

Money, like all the other media that use Michael's name, rather than compliment him on his music and achievements which we should, bad news sells unfortunately

[@bettinababy13]

At the end, his talent prevailed and his music is forever with us! Miss him everyday!

[@joelbowers4580]

What is the point of this video because I'm sick of people calling him weird this video is disrespectful to this man.

[@buzz5969]

Whacko Jacko

[@joelbowers4580]

Would you like it if someone called you a wacko just because your life is different from other people's lives and you have been famous since you were five years old.

[@nicolec8884]

​@@buzz5969shut up

[@petervare]

Saw him in concert ❤😊

[@johannagrace7768]

Sorry

[@MommyB.]

I ❤ MJ

[@fabiangroom3228]

When I saw the term "Wako Jacko" it struck me as a once off joke but when they, the media, just continued to use that same two words countless times it was no longer funny. Just shows how horrible they are when it comes to making money out of their stupid articles.

[@lisaharper6739]

60 minutes again filling the public with exaggerated bull crap. So sad. I love you Michael Jackson ❤️❤️

[@Adamplayzm]

Ain't no way it started with a pic of my saying the king is dead he's never dead rip king of pop #MJINCIDENT 👑

[@joelmasantos879]

He is the biggest in the world. Well said 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 The king of pop. Rest in peace 🙏

[@RichardJuukovsky]

Michael Jackson wasn't just selling out stadiums in the UK on that world breaking tour, he was selling out horse racing courses that outsell stadiums, on top of that, over and over again which nobody else even dreams of trying to achieve. There was nothing weird about him at all. Michael Jackson was under attack from these people not only because he was a black man that was smarter than them at business and because he was breaking all their records, but also because he made it clear again and again that he knew they were trying to smear him as being homosexual and he wanted to make it clear not only that he was not but he was against the practice as it was against his faith and that really pis*ed them off. The racism and hate for our black brother from the Australian, UK and American media was unbelievable and still continues after his death including an attempt to ban his music. These corrupt billionaires and so called globalist elites of former colonial powers and their friends and the politicians they pay off are so clearly sick in the head if they cannot see that what they are doing to destroy his name even in death is so clearly wrong and so clear for the world to see it won't work. These constant attacks, lies and negative stories from the white media about what is one of the great black heroes of our time has to stop. A positive story will make you just as much money, in fact much more because so many people love this man and his music and will do so whether you like it or not, to their graves. Great stuff as always. Thanks for the updates. Peace and love

[@Belle-lc3rk]

His life was sad.

[@robinhartman6275]

Fame and fortune came at a high price. Would he have done the same if given a do over? I don’t think so. Katherine did not protect her children from their father Joe. He was cruel, obsessive, and severely abusive.

[@globalcitizenn]

I feel people use Joe as an excuse to deflect from their own cultural abuse of Michael and the Jackson family. MJ survived Joe and grew into a fantastic human being, but he could not survive society’s abuse of him when he tried to heal his inner child. The younger Jackson’s are wonderful people and have broken the cycle of abuse. Can’t say the same about society which still continues to abuse them and their father/uncle/brother/son.

[@zadiokazadi2849]

HONESTLY I JUST WANT TO THAK THE FANS THAT WERE LIVING IN HIS TIME BCS THEY MADE HIM FEEL LOVED, AT LEAST MICHAEL KNEW THAT PPL FROM AROUND THE WORLD DID APPRECIATE AND LOVE HIM BAFORE HE PASSED

[@shri.shri.shri.]

HE WILL PROVE HIS INNOCENCE...FROM BEYOND.... HE WILL BE BACK🌻

[@gregorycasey3347]

I never could understand him in the way he lived. I did love his talent but he never protected himself.

[@robearle3976]

I believe the poor young man just could not believe, when he gave the very best of himself to the world, that people could be so astoundingly cruel…….. how tragically flawed WE are!……..l

[@robearle3976]

The tenderhearted all throughout history have been crushed by the un enlightened masses……they are from another world of compassion that one day, yes one day, the masses will come to realise they most adopt……if the species hopes to survive…….

[@barryscott8041]

"The poor young man"......give me a break.

[@KosmasMJpec]

People could not understand his soul.He was an angel but nobody understand that. We will remember him for ever and we will listen his songs forever.! We that can understand him but we were not his friends unfortunately!

[@rogers1892]

No, he was a nonce

[@monaedwards8688]

“Angels” don’t molest children. You’re sick AF

[@KenJames9911]

FAX!

[@proud_moonwalker]

@@rogers1892 nonce? you mean yourself?