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Get ready to dive into one of the most mind-bending conspiracy theories surrounding Michael Jackson’s death! This isn’t just any tale; it’s a deadly game of chess linking Sony and The Beatles in a plot thicker than a thriller. Picture this: the King of Pop, the music industry’s golden boy, owning half of the iconic Beatles catalog. Sounds epic, right?
Michael Jackson wanted to play Spider-Man (image credit: ‘Beat it’ single/ Billboard Music)But wait—what if this power move turned into a game of sabotage? Some say Sony wasn’t thrilled about Jackson’s massive success and went to extreme lengths to keep him in check. As we peel back the layers of this conspiracy, prepare for a wild ride filled with twists, turns, and jaw-dropping revelations! Let’s unravel this musical mystery!
Michael Jackson’s High-Stakes Battle with Sony: A Deadly Game of Chess
Jafaar Jackson in a still from Michael | LionsgateLet’s rewind to a time when the King of Pop was at the pinnacle of his career—and embroiled in a deadly chess match with Sony. Dr. Umar laid it all out: Did you know Michael Jackson owned 50% of the song records? Yep, he held the Beatles catalog, making him a 50% owner of Sony Records. But that power didn’t sit well with everyone. The song records said, “Oh no way, we can’t let a Negro own half of this.”
When Invincible dropped, you’d expect a star-studded promo, right? Nope! Sony gave him no promotion, effectively sabotaging the album to ensure he went into debt. The plan was simple: run him dry and swoop in for the kill. After the dust settled, they confronted him but MJ stood his ground. Dr. Umar asserted:
When Michael Jackson’s album Invincible came out, what did Sony do? They gave him no promotion. They sabotage Invincible to make sure Michael Jackson goes into debt.
He added:
Then they came back to Michael Jackson and said, ‘You are in debt, Michael. You owe us a couple million; give us the Beatles music.’ Michael said no. ‘I’m going to have a concert to raise the money to pay y’all off. You are never getting the catalog.’
But Jackson made one crucial mistake. While living it up in Dubai with his brother, he decided to return to L.A. for a performance at the Staples Center. Fatal error. Instead of remaining safe overseas until the concert was over, he returned, and that’s when they sent in Conrad Murray—the man who became infamous as the doctor who killed him. Five years behind bars was just a slap on the wrist. Now he’s living comfortably, just as long as he keeps his mouth shut.
The stakes were high, as the deal valuing Jackson’s music reached a staggering $1.2B, possibly the largest ever for a single artist. Despite his untimely death in 2009, MJ continues to dominate streaming platforms like Spotify, racking up 40M monthly listeners. His hits, like Billie Jean and Beat It, each surpassed a billion streams. As a biopic about his life looms on the horizon, the drama surrounding his legacy and those who tried to take him down continues to unfold.
Billie Jean Soars as Halloween Approaches, Setting New Chart Records!
Michael Jackson | Image by Constru-centro, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.October’s a big month for Michael Jackson, and Billie Jean’s making waves on the charts! As Halloween approaches, the classic track climbs up both of Billboard’s global rankings—it jumped from No. 148 to No. 145 on the Billboard Global Excl. US, marking a new all-time high for the legendary single.
Simultaneously, Billie Jean moved up 22 spots on the Billboard Global 200, landing at No. 152—though it had previously peaked at No. 137. This iconic hit spent 48 weeks on the Global Excl. US chart, outlasting even Thriller, which has entered the top 100 multiple times.
Speaking of Thriller, while it currently sits at No. 4 on the R&B Digital Song Sales chart, it’s poised for a return to the global rankings as Halloween nears, ensuring Michael’s musical legacy stays alive and kicking!
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