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VIDEO: Akon Talks About Working With Michael Jackson

by Celebuzz on Jul. 6, 2009 06:30 PM / 4 Comments

Akon stopped by the Today Show this morning to talk about his friend Michael Jackson and his memories of his time spent with the King Of Pop.

The rapper first worked with MJ on the remix of his ’80s hit “Wanna Be Startin’ Something” for last year’s Thriller 25th Anniversary Edition.

Akon recalled how the meeting came about, saying that Jackson's attorney Peter Lopez called him with Michael on the phone, but Akon thought he was joking and hung up on him! When he found out that it was really Michael on the phone, he hopped on a plane to Vegas the very next day.

He also talked about another song he and Michael collaborated on for Akon's album, called "Hold My Hand," which has fitting lyrics such as, "This life don't last forever" that seem eerie now.

Will the new song be released to the public? He's hopeful, but wants to let the Jackson family decide what to do with it.

His one word to sum up Michael Jackson, with whom he last spoke about three months ago?

"Irreplaceable."

What do you think about Akon and Michael's song? Let us know in the comments!

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dan 8 mos ago
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great great song and i was also surprised by Akon's humility and humbleness(?)
freako 8 mos ago
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ew, thats one ugly mug.
Yvette Andriantsoly 8 mos ago
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please, who ever decide on the entertainment, please let this beautiful sopn come out. I cannot e3asily cry but this song made me cry. Not only I cry for the friendship that Akon and Michael Jackson shared, but the song remind me of my late beloved mother. You will live forever through my children, grand children, and great great great great children. May God ascend you to paradise as He ascended all his children to the beautiful place. Until we meet again may you rest in peace. Forever you Michael Jackson. RIP.
Davide 5 mos ago
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needed here