Most people might have been wondering where the Jackson family was when the 52nd Grammy Awards happened this year, well MJ’s brother Randy Jackson has confirmed that they were “not invited to the awards”.
On Sunday, Michael Jackson was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at the event, where his children Prince and Paris Jackson accepted the award on behalf of their father who passed away last year June.
“So proud, my brother being honored tonight with the Lifetime Achievement Award,” Michael’s brother and former bandmate Randy wrote on his Twitter page. “My family would love to be there but, truth is, we weren’t invited.”
“Do you want more truth? Let me be clear. When I said ‘my family’ I meant my brothers, sisters and parents.”
Michael’s three children — Paris, 11; Prince Michael I, 12; and seven-year-old Prince Michael II — aka Blanket — were there to honor their father but Randy is convinced the children were only invited as an afterthought.
“Randy was incandescent,” a source told Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper.
“He believed the Grammys only thought of including Michael’s children at the 11th hour as dad Joe Jackson complained there was no family representation. The brothers were hoping to attend and wear their silver gloves and matching suits to honor their brother. They feel insulted and hurt that they have been snubbed in this way. Michael would’ve wanted them there. The Jackson 5 was where the magic began. They’re a huge part of his story and felt they had been horribly overlooked.”
The eldest children took to the stage wearing black suits with red armbands to accept Michael’s award — which he was given for his contribution to the music industry, while Blanket remained backstage with his grandmother Katherine Jackson.
“Michael’s children themselves decided just Prince Michael I and Paris would speak on stage and accept the award on behalf of their dad,” the source said.
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