Donnell Rawlings
Michael Jackson Ought to Be Remembered for Music, Not Scandal
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Donnell Rawlings is standing firmly in Michael Jackson’s nook … telling us the filmmakers have been proper to reportedly spend hundreds of thousands transforming the upcoming biopic to take away references to abuse allegations.
Try the clip … we caught up with the comic over the weekend and requested whether or not the reported $25M overhaul to reshoot the third act — which featured sexual abuse allegations in opposition to the pop star — was the best transfer … and Donnell didn’t hesitate to present his POV.
He pointed to the actual fact Michael was acquitted in his 2005 prison trial and stated the allegations in the end amounted to “speculation” … including the film shouldn’t tarnish the King of Pop’s legacy by ending on accusations as an alternative of his contributions to music and the world.
Donnell advised us folks ought to bear in mind Michael for “healing the world” and being “the greatest performer that we’ve ever seen” … making it crystal clear the place he stands on the controversy.
He additionally introduced up Prince Jackson … revealing Prince personally invited him to the movie’s premiere.
In accordance with Donnell, the 2 bonded years in the past throughout a river journey in Ohio … and he says Prince as soon as advised him he appreciated seeing the connection Donnell had together with his personal son as a result of it reminded him of experiences he didn’t all the time get together with his well-known father.
Donnell ended issues with a heartfelt message for MJ … saying, “Long live Michael Jackson. You’re the king. You’re the greatest.”