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Have you ever met Michael Jackson in person?

Pazc Moon

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Hi!
If you had the chance to meet Michael Jackson face to face — even briefly — I’d love to hear about it.
Where did it happen? What do you remember most from that moment? Was there something he said or did that stayed with you?
These personal encounters, big or small, become part of history through the people who lived them. Feel free to share your memory in the comments — and if you didn’t meet him, you’re welcome to react or ask questions too.
 
Yes, and the last time I saw him was 7 days before he passed. June 18th.. Never could have imagined weeks later I'd be sitting in the staple center watching his casket being carried out.

I still can't fully grasp that a week after, he was gone.
 
Pazc Moon said:
woah. could you share a little more in detail?
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Sure,

the last time I saw him. there was little interaction.. I was in LA and thought "let me just drive by his new house." , i pull up and see a group of fans outside including Justin "Waldo".

I ask "why is everyone just out here like this?" (paraphrasing, the exact wording escapes me).. He says, "hes going to be out any minute"

I wait.... A couple cars pull up, go inside and a couple hours later (I kept thinking, any minute Justin said) those cars leave.

... This was the day Michael was read the riot act, forcing him to go to rehearsal. Of course I had no idea that was going on.

Eventually I hear one suv, a second, a third start up and his cars come out. A bunch of fans rush the car.. I refused to be one of those fans, and didnt want to feed the hysteria. Once it calmed down, I walked up to the car. I shook his hand and he asked "Are you coming?" I hesitate, than say "yes". I follow with "God Bless you", he says "God bless you". and he drives off.


fans run to their car and follow... I personally felt bad for MJ, almost thought maybe I shouldnt go... But he asked me, and I said yes. So that was my excuse (that I told myself thst its ok).. I go to the Forum... meet others that were already there. I meet one guy in particular that I clicked with and we walked up to the arena and we could hear the rehearsal.

Eventually I came back to where the cars were, I played Justin what I heard, and he played me the audio he saved thst he heard from another day.

I heard songs like thriller, will you be there, Billie jean.. He played Dirty Diana for me.

I also hung out a bit with Alberto Alverez, the guard who called 911.. Went back, and listened to more. Once I figured the rehearsal was done, walked back. saw the dancers leave, they greeted us.


MJs vehicles come back our fans run aftet the car, he puts his hand out to wave and drives home.


I went there too.. Oddly, after a moment I see his bedroom light come on. I didnt think anything of it at the time but now knowing Murray was there, I feel strange about it. I ask, if I knew what I know, what would have I done?
 
KOPV said:
Sure,

the last time I saw him. there was little interaction.. I was in LA and thought "let me just drive by his new house." , i pull up and see a group of fans outside including Justin "Waldo".

I ask "why is everyone just out here like this?" (paraphrasing, the exact wording escapes me).. He says, "hes going to be out any minute"

I wait.... A couple cars pull up, go inside and a couple hours later (I kept thinking, any minute Justin said) those cars leave.

... This was the day Michael was read the riot act, forcing him to go to rehearsal. Of course I had no idea that was going on.

Eventually I hear one suv, a second, a third start up and his cars come out. A bunch of fans rush the car.. I refused to be one of those fans, and didnt want to feed the hysteria. Once it calmed down, I walked up to the car. I shook his hand and he asked "Are you coming?" I hesitate, than say "yes". I follow with "God Bless you", he says "God bless you". and he drives off.


fans run to their car and follow... I personally felt bad for MJ, almost thought maybe I shouldnt go... But he asked me, and I said yes. So that was my excuse (that I told myself thst its ok).. I go to the Forum... meet others that were already there. I meet one guy in particular that I clicked with and we walked up to the arena and we could hear the rehearsal.

Eventually I came back to where the cars were, I played Justin what I heard, and he played me the audio he saved thst he heard from another day.

I heard songs like thriller, will you be there, Billie jean.. He played Dirty Diana for me.

I also hung out a bit with Alberto Alverez, the guard who called 911.. Went back, and listened to more. Once I figured the rehearsal was done, walked back. saw the dancers leave, they greeted us.


MJs vehicles come back our fans run aftet the car, he puts his hand out to wave and drives home.


I went there too.. Oddly, after a moment I see his bedroom light come on. I didnt think anything of it at the time but now knowing Murray was there, I feel strange about it. I ask, if I knew what I know, what would have I done?
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I often wonder what someone could have done if they knew what we know now. "Michael, Murray is going to kill you; that man is irresponsible and does not care bout your well-being." MJ: "Oh, really. I'll keep that in mind, thank you." Nothing changes.
 
KOPV said:
Sure,

the last time I saw him. there was little interaction.. I was in LA and thought "let me just drive by his new house." , i pull up and see a group of fans outside including Justin "Waldo".

I ask "why is everyone just out here like this?" (paraphrasing, the exact wording escapes me).. He says, "hes going to be out any minute"

I wait.... A couple cars pull up, go inside and a couple hours later (I kept thinking, any minute Justin said) those cars leave.

... This was the day Michael was read the riot act, forcing him to go to rehearsal. Of course I had no idea that was going on.

Eventually I hear one suv, a second, a third start up and his cars come out. A bunch of fans rush the car.. I refused to be one of those fans, and didnt want to feed the hysteria. Once it calmed down, I walked up to the car. I shook his hand and he asked "Are you coming?" I hesitate, than say "yes". I follow with "God Bless you", he says "God bless you". and he drives off.


fans run to their car and follow... I personally felt bad for MJ, almost thought maybe I shouldnt go... But he asked me, and I said yes. So that was my excuse (that I told myself thst its ok).. I go to the Forum... meet others that were already there. I meet one guy in particular that I clicked with and we walked up to the arena and we could hear the rehearsal.

Eventually I came back to where the cars were, I played Justin what I heard, and he played me the audio he saved thst he heard from another day.

I heard songs like thriller, will you be there, Billie jean.. He played Dirty Diana for me.

I also hung out a bit with Alberto Alverez, the guard who called 911.. Went back, and listened to more. Once I figured the rehearsal was done, walked back. saw the dancers leave, they greeted us.


MJs vehicles come back our fans run aftet the car, he puts his hand out to wave and drives home.


I went there too.. Oddly, after a moment I see his bedroom light come on. I didnt think anything of it at the time but now knowing Murray was there, I feel strange about it. I ask, if I knew what I know, what would have I done?
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Thank you for sharing. While it must have been wonderful to meet him briefly and watch him perform, I know that memory is now bittersweet. But it’s still a beautiful treasure that gets to stay with you forever.
 
KOPV said:
Sure,

the last time I saw him. there was little interaction.. I was in LA and thought "let me just drive by his new house." , i pull up and see a group of fans outside including Justin "Waldo".

I ask "why is everyone just out here like this?" (paraphrasing, the exact wording escapes me).. He says, "hes going to be out any minute"

I wait.... A couple cars pull up, go inside and a couple hours later (I kept thinking, any minute Justin said) those cars leave.

... This was the day Michael was read the riot act, forcing him to go to rehearsal. Of course I had no idea that was going on.

Eventually I hear one suv, a second, a third start up and his cars come out. A bunch of fans rush the car.. I refused to be one of those fans, and didnt want to feed the hysteria. Once it calmed down, I walked up to the car. I shook his hand and he asked "Are you coming?" I hesitate, than say "yes". I follow with "God Bless you", he says "God bless you". and he drives off.


fans run to their car and follow... I personally felt bad for MJ, almost thought maybe I shouldnt go... But he asked me, and I said yes. So that was my excuse (that I told myself thst its ok).. I go to the Forum... meet others that were already there. I meet one guy in particular that I clicked with and we walked up to the arena and we could hear the rehearsal.

Eventually I came back to where the cars were, I played Justin what I heard, and he played me the audio he saved thst he heard from another day.

I heard songs like thriller, will you be there, Billie jean.. He played Dirty Diana for me.

I also hung out a bit with Alberto Alverez, the guard who called 911.. Went back, and listened to more. Once I figured the rehearsal was done, walked back. saw the dancers leave, they greeted us.


MJs vehicles come back our fans run aftet the car, he puts his hand out to wave and drives home.


I went there too.. Oddly, after a moment I see his bedroom light come on. I didnt think anything of it at the time but now knowing Murray was there, I feel strange about it. I ask, if I knew what I know, what would have I done?
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Wow, thanks for sharing! That's incredibly heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.
 
KOPV said:
Sure,

the last time I saw him. there was little interaction.. I was in LA and thought "let me just drive by his new house." , i pull up and see a group of fans outside including Justin "Waldo".

I ask "why is everyone just out here like this?" (paraphrasing, the exact wording escapes me).. He says, "hes going to be out any minute"

I wait.... A couple cars pull up, go inside and a couple hours later (I kept thinking, any minute Justin said) those cars leave.

... This was the day Michael was read the riot act, forcing him to go to rehearsal. Of course I had no idea that was going on.

Eventually I hear one suv, a second, a third start up and his cars come out. A bunch of fans rush the car.. I refused to be one of those fans, and didnt want to feed the hysteria. Once it calmed down, I walked up to the car. I shook his hand and he asked "Are you coming?" I hesitate, than say "yes". I follow with "God Bless you", he says "God bless you". and he drives off.


fans run to their car and follow... I personally felt bad for MJ, almost thought maybe I shouldnt go... But he asked me, and I said yes. So that was my excuse (that I told myself thst its ok).. I go to the Forum... meet others that were already there. I meet one guy in particular that I clicked with and we walked up to the arena and we could hear the rehearsal.

Eventually I came back to where the cars were, I played Justin what I heard, and he played me the audio he saved thst he heard from another day.

I heard songs like thriller, will you be there, Billie jean.. He played Dirty Diana for me.

I also hung out a bit with Alberto Alverez, the guard who called 911.. Went back, and listened to more. Once I figured the rehearsal was done, walked back. saw the dancers leave, they greeted us.


MJs vehicles come back our fans run aftet the car, he puts his hand out to wave and drives home.


I went there too.. Oddly, after a moment I see his bedroom light come on. I didnt think anything of it at the time but now knowing Murray was there, I feel strange about it. I ask, if I knew what I know, what would have I done?
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Thank you for sharing your story. It must hhave been hearbreak to hear the news of his death acouple of days after the meeting 😢
 
PrinceLucien said:
Oooo, what did he say to you?
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It was in the official chatroom of michaeljackson.com that existed at the time. He didn’t literally say “I’m Michael Jackson” but pointed to his avatar (which has a pic of Dangerous-era MJ) and said “This is me”. This person went on a speech that Michael would give at events, saying stuff like “thank you for your support”.

Sooo yeah 😅
 
StarlightXX said:
It was in the official chatroom of michaeljackson.com that existed at the time. He didn’t literally say “I’m Michael Jackson” but pointed to his avatar (which has a pic of Dangerous-era MJ) and said “This is me”. This person went on a speech that Michael would give at events, saying stuff like “thank you for your support”.

Sooo yeah 😅
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Very cool 😎👍
 
KOPV said:
Sure,

the last time I saw him. there was little interaction.. I was in LA and thought "let me just drive by his new house." , i pull up and see a group of fans outside including Justin "Waldo".

I ask "why is everyone just out here like this?" (paraphrasing, the exact wording escapes me).. He says, "hes going to be out any minute"

I wait.... A couple cars pull up, go inside and a couple hours later (I kept thinking, any minute Justin said) those cars leave.

... This was the day Michael was read the riot act, forcing him to go to rehearsal. Of course I had no idea that was going on.

Eventually I hear one suv, a second, a third start up and his cars come out. A bunch of fans rush the car.. I refused to be one of those fans, and didnt want to feed the hysteria. Once it calmed down, I walked up to the car. I shook his hand and he asked "Are you coming?" I hesitate, than say "yes". I follow with "God Bless you", he says "God bless you". and he drives off.


fans run to their car and follow... I personally felt bad for MJ, almost thought maybe I shouldnt go... But he asked me, and I said yes. So that was my excuse (that I told myself thst its ok).. I go to the Forum... meet others that were already there. I meet one guy in particular that I clicked with and we walked up to the arena and we could hear the rehearsal.

Eventually I came back to where the cars were, I played Justin what I heard, and he played me the audio he saved thst he heard from another day.

I heard songs like thriller, will you be there, Billie jean.. He played Dirty Diana for me.

I also hung out a bit with Alberto Alverez, the guard who called 911.. Went back, and listened to more. Once I figured the rehearsal was done, walked back. saw the dancers leave, they greeted us.


MJs vehicles come back our fans run aftet the car, he puts his hand out to wave and drives home.


I went there too.. Oddly, after a moment I see his bedroom light come on. I didnt think anything of it at the time but now knowing Murray was there, I feel strange about it. I ask, if I knew what I know, what would have I done?
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thanks so much for sharing!
 
No, but I tried writing him a letter when I was in 6th grade as part of some school assignment. This was spring 2008. My teacher even said she'd tried to get it to his people. I don't think it ever reached him lol
 
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