Reports said that Michael Jackson was still bugged by the success of "Purple Rain". He wanted more than just his goody, wholesome image. He wanted to show a "badder" side. The plan was to plant false stories in the tabloids (as many celebreties do) that there was a heated rivalry between the two. The plan would continue by having Michael's manger making a statement in Rolling Stone magazine claiming that the rumors were untrue and that the two were actually good friends. With the controversy in full swing, the musical showdown of the century would begin. The two would finally meet on the single and video of "Bad". Prince was actually willing to listen to Michael's offer. But as it turned out, Prince was not satisfied. The "Bad" video ended up with Michael singing alone, facing off against a then little known Wesley Snipes in 1987. In a recent interview by Chris Rock, Prince said, "Well, that Wesley Snipes character, that would've been me (laughs). You run that video in your mind. The first line of that song is 'Your butt is mine'. Now I said 'Who gonna sing that to who? Cause you sure ain't singin' it to me. And I sure ain't singin' it to you'. So right there we got, y'know, right there we got a problem."

Prince hired MJs manager Frank Dileo for a short while around the Diamonds and Pearls time. He was impressed by the way Dileo had promoted MJs albums. So I guess MJ and Prince were envying each others' albums' successes.

It was a short-lived partnership.

much ado about nada.

Plus there's alot of misinfo in that.

Here's another Prince/MJ tale...It's kinda funny...And GoldenGloves, you got some good taste (LOL)...We got hold it down at MJ.board.....(LOL)


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Byron Moore, a former associate of Michael, said in the book "Michael Jackson: The Magic and the Madness", "In 1981 Prince had a song about mutual masturbation on his 'Controversy' album called 'Jack U Off'." Byron goes on to say that Michael made comments and asked questions like "What does that mean, exactally? What kind of person writes a song about that? I mean, that's so private, isn't it? Maybe I should right a song about something like that," Michael said, teasing him. "Can't you just see that?" Byron said, "no."
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GoldenGlove said:

U should see that video with MJ, P, and James Brown.

doctamario said:

glad u finally saw it, here's the lilgish edited version of that event. edited with broadcast and unedited footage that cut out P. I think BB King had just left the stage beforwe this.

http://www.putfile.com/me...hp?n=jbpmj

really looks good on thr firefox browser for some reason.

Here's the complete MJ/Prince story---


Byron Moore, a former associate of Michael, said in the book "Michael Jackson: The Magic and the Madness", "In 1981 Prince had a song about mutual masturbation on his 'Controversy' album called 'Jack U Off'." Byron goes on to say that Michael made comments and asked questions like "What does that mean, exactally? What kind of person writes a song about that? I mean, that's so private, isn't it? Maybe I should right a song about something like that," Michael said, teasing him. "Can't you just see that?". Byron said no.
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While Prince was in Los Angeles, Quincy Jones arranged for him to meet Michael Jackson over dinner at Jackson’s Encino family home. Jones felt the two creative forces should know one another. “It was a strange summit,” according to writer Quincy Troupe. They’re so competitive with each other that neither would give anything up. They kind of sat there checking each other out, but saying very little. It was a fascinating stalemate between two very powerful dudes.”—From Dance Music Sex Romance

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After a show Prince was scheduled to participate in an event that threatened to overshadow the awards itself. He along with more than forty other music stars had been invited to A&M Studios to record…”We Are The World.” The main creative forces behind the song was Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson. A line had been written for Prince to sing and a space in the studio blocked out for him to stand next to Michael Jackson. But at some point during the course of the evening, he decided not to show up. Prince later said in interviews that he would have felt uncomfortable around so many entertainment luminaries. ….Prince in any situation needed to feel in control, something that would have been impossible as a session dominated by his arch rival Michael Jackson. Prince agreed to contribute a song to the We Are The World album, “4 The Tears In Your Eyes.”

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Soon after viewing "Purple Rain", Michael invited Prince over to his home for dinner with Janet and La Toya. Prince is said to have made a few unsuccessful passes at La Toya. At the end of the evening, Prince gave Michael a gift - a box containing leaves, twigs and a cassette of some satanic like chants. "Michael Jackson: The Magic and the Madness" reported a similar event. "At another encounter with Michael, Prince brought him a present in a small box. Inside there were some colorful metal charms and some feathers. Michael closed the box quickly and shot a look at Quincy Jones, who was present. Then Prince left."
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Reports said that Michael Jackson was still bugged by the success of "Purple Rain". He wanted more than just his goody, wholesome image. He wanted to show a "badder" side. The plan was to plant false stories in the tabloids (as many celebreties do) that there was a heated rivalry between the two. The plan would continue by having Michael's manger making a statement in Rolling Stone magazine claiming that the rumors were untrue and that the two were actually good friends. With the controversy in full swing, the musical showdown of the century would begin. The two would finally meet on the single and video of "Bad". Prince was actually willing to listen to Michael's offer. But as it turned out, Prince was not satisfied. The "Bad" video ended up with Michael singing alone, facing off against a then little known Wesley Snipes in 1987. In a recent interview by Chris Rock, Prince said, "Well, that Wesley Snipes character, that would've been me (laughs). You run that video in your mind. The first line of that song is 'Your butt is mine'. Now I said 'Who gonna sing that to who? Cause you sure ain't singin' it to me. And I sure ain't singin' it to you'. So right there we got, y'know, right there we got a problem."

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In 1989, while still enjoying the success of his "Bad" album, Michael released a home video called "Moonwalker". In it, a group of kids reenact his "Bad" video, with the Wesley Snipes character played by a member of the group The Boys. At the end of the act, the little Michael is escorted off of the "Bad" subway set by a little entourage member. Little Michael asks about Bubbles the chimp, then asks what he is wearing. "He's wearing a Prince t-shirt and red sneakers", he is told. "PRINCE t-shirt?" little Michael asks.

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1995 was also the ten year anniversary of "We Are The World". At another televised awards program, Quincy Jones had a group of artists join him up on stage to help sing it. Quincy's good friend Michael was not there that evening, but his other friend Prince was. It was during Prince's faze of always being seen with a lollipop in his mouth. Prince joined Quincy as well as various other artists on stage to sing "We Are The World". Prince, however was not singing. His mouth was too busy with his lollipop. Quincy placed a microphone towards Prince's mouth so he would sing. But Prince just playfully placed his lollipop towrds Quincy's mouth. Quincy pretended like he was about to eat it.
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In a televised interview when asked about his thoughts on Michael Jackson’s legacy, Prince says genius. “He may know something we don’t know.”

lilgish said:

I like he tries to imitate James Brown's move with the mic, and keeps looking for Brown to pay attention(and he isn't).

where is this from? cool to see.

GoldenGlove said:

hehe Prince is fucking hilarious!! would like to see that interview
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lilgish said:

thats a fucking good video clip!! Three Legends, two new at the time.. And PRINCE ROCKS!!! so sexy