Denise Quan
CNN
Many fans will always remember where they were when they heard the "King of Pop" had died. The rapper The Game will always remember what he did afterward.
That same day, Thursday, June 25, he rounded up some famous friends, recorded a song, shot a music video and got a Michael Jackson tattoo etched on his upper arm. Actually, he got the tattoo while he was in the studio recording the track. Some people know how to multitask.
The tune, "Better on the Other Side," isn't available for sale yet - although he's hoping it will hit iTunes very soon. Because the record company was caught off guard, it is still playing catch-up. Game says all proceeds from the sale of the single will be donated to Michael Jackson's family.
| Cindy |
July 3rd, 2009 12:15 pm ET OK..Michael was a great artist but getting a tattoo of him on your body is a bit much IMO. Cindy..Ga. |
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| Teresa, OH |
July 3rd, 2009 12:22 pm ET This guy did more in an evening than I do in a year. While I think it is very thoughtful that he tatted himself and recorded the song... perhaps all a bit too hasty. re: "says all proceeds from the sale of the single will be donated to Michael Jackson's family" how incredibly unself of him to donate the money to the family.... Do the Jacksons NEED MONEY? Also: Did MJ have a life insurance policy or two? |
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| durasm |
July 3rd, 2009 12:51 pm ET I actually like the song and i am not a big hip hop fan....it was made available to download for free on box net ...they should just give it for free and allow it to bring them critical accolade only... |
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| prettyblkgyrl74 |
July 3rd, 2009 1:06 pm ET Although I think his (The Game) show of admiration for Michael is endearing, I think the proceeds of the single should go to charities MJ supported. I highly doubt the Jackson family will be strapped for cash anytime soon. |
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| POW! |
July 3rd, 2009 1:14 pm ET It's the thought people. I like the idea of him giving the proceeds to the family, they can put it in trust for MJ's kids. Game's video inspired me to get a MJ tatt too, so I have one close to my heart in memory of Michael! |
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| Carol |
July 3rd, 2009 1:17 pm ET I don't think a tattoo was necessary, but hey it is his body (cause he needs another tattoo), the gesture with the money is a good one and I hope that the family acknowledges it and decide to give it to one a charity that would be close to MJs heart. I just hope Joe Jackson doesn't get his hands on it first...he may see it as an investment for his 'record company' Carol |
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| Arjun S |
July 3rd, 2009 1:22 pm ET It does seem The Game has cared a lot of the Jackson family but , someone like The Game who got kicked out of G-unit™ (Gorilla Unit™) by 50 Cent , Eminem and Lyode banks should not be on the news. He was kicked out for assaulting women in strip-clubs. Now the game remembers Micheal Jackson ? What does that tell you on infulence Micheal Jackson gave on him. It make MJ look very wrong. |
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| wtf |
July 3rd, 2009 1:39 pm ET You guys are looney! A tattoo? Giving money to the family? Get real! Did any of you support him when he was alive? |
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| Christine Mendoza |
July 3rd, 2009 2:26 pm ET Seriously! Why would you give money to the Jackson Family who will probably turn Neverland into a theme park and never need money again. Why not give to the JM Barrie Children's Hospital where they have a statue of Peter Pan – doesn't seem like a more Michealish thing to do? |
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| Tina |
July 3rd, 2009 2:48 pm ET I remember where I was at. Unreal is the way I felt. |
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| Ruby Coria LA., CA. |
July 3rd, 2009 2:53 pm ET OMGosh, I can't believe the City of L.A., is treating King Michael, like a Laker game., (I'm big time laker fan.) but 17,000? That's insane! The World Loves this Man! The world is watching us, & we're a big DUD! The guys @ the prison over seas did a bigger deal, then us?, this is Hollywood, we're soppose to Out Shine the world. What a Dud., but I'm glad he will be put to rest. L.A., is a dud! |
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| Penny |
July 3rd, 2009 3:21 pm ET First I would like to thank everyone that help make this song. It is a great song I LOVE IT!! It is nice to know they did it for Michael out of the goodness of there hart (it is about time someone did something for him with meaning) You all are truly respectful and highly respected THANK YOU for doing something that us other fans are not capable of doing. Michael "THE KING OF POP' will forever be loved and missed may he rest in peace! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family! |
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| Mt Pleasant PA |
July 3rd, 2009 4:43 pm ET Please leave the children a lone I beg all of the media to leave the children a lone. I am truly hurt by all the talk about the children not being MJ children. The children are LOVED and should NOT be pulled into this mess. I pray that GOD watches over the children and keeps them all safe. All the great genius of the world where troubled people but they where are still people and they all need our blessings and should not be bad mouth in death. May MJ find the LOVE and PEACE he searched for all his life in death! |
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| Rose from Muscoy, Calif |
July 3rd, 2009 5:41 pm ET I remember it was a day after my granddaughter's birthday, for a few days I could sleep I told a close friend of mine that something big was going to happened. But I never would of thought it was Michael Jackson death. Even thou I live in hour away from Los Angeles will I donate a painting for a good cause. Yes, I am a artist. |
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| katia |
July 3rd, 2009 6:04 pm ET As a child in rural Haiti I didnt understand english I use to sing and try to do the moonwalk regardless of all the bad things they claim he did ,all I know he did so much for the poor by using his talent .His not my relative ,why am i hurting ? i cannot stop the tears . |
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| sonia Rodriguez |
July 3rd, 2009 6:55 pm ET i'm a michael jackson fan i've grew up listening to his music he will be grately missed he surely was the king of pop i really loved him and his music he really meant alot to me and to other fans around the world he will forever be missed but not forgotten may he rest in peace. love you michael from your fan sonia |
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| Annie Kate |
July 3rd, 2009 9:13 pm ET Looking forward to hearing the new tribute. Its nice that the proceeds are goning to the Jackson children and family. Michael may have a 233 million dollar estate but he also has over 400 million in debts – so unless that 233 million is after debts or before debt settlement they may wind up with practically nothing. That would be a shame. |
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| boyzluv |
July 4th, 2009 3:02 am ET I would prefer the money be donated to a charity Michael supported, or given to his children once they are all of age so that no one else would spend it with ill intentions. However, I'm not sure if they or any of the Jacksons will need money for a few generations. |
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| pj |
July 5th, 2009 11:23 pm ET In order for you to understand the music the culture the love you would get the tattoos. You can't get the love. The people we are and have become is because we were introduce to a family they helped us appears in a positive matter and doors open for many just to walk through. The man the music, the caring of others the aid to those who are hungry. The pain, the pressure the lies the greedy people the issues with his father. He also showed us how simple minded others are. Look no one could handle what he has went through. If he took drugs than why would he? Did he try to be white? Are you crazy! This only tell you how simple minded people are to think more of them and less of us. |
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