Michael Jackson’s Son Prince Says Late Singer Told Him ‘Thriller’ Was ‘Real,’ Recalls Being ‘Terrified’
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Key Points:
- Prince Jackson shared a childhood memory of being genuinely frightened by Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video, as his father told them the supernatural elements were real and not special effects.
- He described his father as having a playful, childlike nature, often playing pranks and engaging fully with his children during playtime.
- Growing up at Neverland Ranch was a unique experience for Prince, blending magical elements like exotic animals with family bonding activities such as board games and movies.
- Despite intense security due to his father’s fame, efforts were made to provide Prince with a sense of normalcy through a large extended family network.
- Prince served as a producer on the new biopic Michael, which stars his nephew Jaafar Jackson and covers Michael Jackson’s life up to 1988, excluding the sexual abuse allegations.
