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He's one of the few ppl who can be this honest about the situation

@MissPamR

Жыл бұрын

We need people like Smokey to tell the truth.

@flyguy7825

Жыл бұрын

Honest about what everybody knew. Michael had problems but those problems manifested himself long before his death. The whole pedophile situation really destroyed him and his reputation beyond repair

@MrBimirud

Жыл бұрын

That Michael Jackson situation is so wrong and sad

@destinationunknowntv451

Жыл бұрын

One of the things I always respected about older people is they tell like it is, especially that era....no bs

@harwn999

Жыл бұрын

How can you be honest about a situation you weren’t there to see?

It’s amazing we even still have Smokey Robinson, much less having him not be a senile old man clearly.

@antwansutton4043

Жыл бұрын

FACTS - this man is literally a walking History Book of R & B Black Culture, Music Culture.

@rminor500

Жыл бұрын

I’m under 50 and I can’t remember most stuff I did growing up

@georgeandy6923

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!! Smokey's mental clarity is Off the Chain!!

@Aliaz93moneyfingerz

Жыл бұрын

Man..that's why this definitely the greatest interview Vlad ever did for the culture 💯

@MissPamR

Жыл бұрын

@@Aliaz93moneyfingerz You’re exactly right! I paid to be a subscriber because to see the whole Smokey interview.

What Smokey is saying is true. MJ definitely didn't like being told "NO". And I've heard this from MULTIPLE people who was around MJ. BUT, I want people to try and understand from Michaels POV. And smokey alluded to this, Since being a young child, Michael NEVER had full control of his life. Between Motown/Berry Gordy, Hollywood business, and his father Joseph-- Michael was ALWAYS told what to DO, what to SAY, what NOT to do and what NOT to say....since the age of 5. There were plenty of these people telling him No, dont to this and that. and some of that included normal kid stuff...that they said he couldnt be apart of because he was now a big commodity for alot of these money hungry Hollywood people. He never had any say in his own life. So when he was finally able to break free, he wanted full control of his life. He was tired of people telling him what to do and what he couldnt do. Now I'm not saying he didn't make some bad choices, but imagine being told what to do well into your adult life and not being able to make decisions for yourself?? Unfortunately he made Alot of bad decisions and distanced himself some of those people he NEEDED to hear 'NO' from...but can you blame him...? MJ being robbed of a normal childhood, in addition to the 'abuse' he suffered as a child really had its effect on him. Mike was too sensitive and not mentally ready for alot of that stuff he went throught at that early of an age. But he was tough....make no mistake about it. Any other person woulda 'self deleted' as they say.... Michael was definitely wired different.

@for-house-stark

Жыл бұрын

You GET IT! Thank you!

@joyell821

Жыл бұрын

A 5 year old needs to be told what to do.

@Akumaten1

Жыл бұрын

@@joyell821 Sure, but eventually that stops and the boy starts to make his own choices.... That wasn't the case for Michael... And being in the Hollywood life, you are bombarded with people you don't even know controlling your life. What to wear, what to say In interviews, you can't go here, you can't play outside, etc... You can't be a normal kid. This happened to Michael well into his early adult years...

@DB3TheOriginal

Жыл бұрын

This Was Spot on!! 👏🏾

@richardkovacs2006

Жыл бұрын

As he kept saying on Glenda tapes "Let me make my own mistakes"

Smoke from a generation that genuinely cared about other people.

@curtissimmons2287

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@zabariduwab9950

Жыл бұрын

Nigga please

@joelx3612

Жыл бұрын

Not really

@byllynallee9238

Жыл бұрын

@@joelx3612 yes really people was nice for each other

@TyeArtisik

Жыл бұрын

👍🏾

Smokey is spot-on about the Pepsi accident changing the trajectory of Michael's life. Having to take the pain killers is what started the prescription pill issues. One thing I'd say, though, is that Michael was being taken advantage of by AEG. They knew he wasn't feeling well, and they didn't care.

@lisahays9226

Жыл бұрын

The only problem is he owed so much money and it's like MJ said it was just business. We cant agree with MJ that it was just business then be upset when someone else treats it as such. I definitely hate that he had so many people around him who wanted something from him because that's what killed him. He could have spent all the money he wanted it was his, but all those people who sued him wrongly. Jordy and his family got 20 mil the Francia family victor Gutierrez owed him 2mil when he fled to keep from paying him.. all the lawyer fees he could have kept, all of the sleep he lost etc.. neverland 5 when he counter sued them. The people who claimed he stole their song. Like MJ said they knew in their heart that they didnt write those songs

@Bubba603

Жыл бұрын

Smokey’s a class act

@heavenawilson7271

Жыл бұрын

Its possible AEG didn't know exactly what Michael's health status was...If His YES People around him said he was fit and healthy cause that's what he wanted them to report back to them and say...Why would they question it...AEG wanted to hire a Doctor to look after him..before he went and found Dr Murray to take care of him at his home..

@heavenawilson7271

Жыл бұрын

@@lisahays9226 If he knew he was in the right all along why payout anything..When he paid that Boy and his Parents Millions... it made him look guilty of something...even if he wasn't at all..Maybe someone told him if he paid the kid and his Parents something it would all go away..

@lisahays9226

Жыл бұрын

@@heavenawilson7271 @Heavena Wilson i dont disagree it definitely made him look guilty he said in his 2005 trial it was his biggest regret He had the opportunity to make it go away if it's what he wanted to do when Evan Chandler first accused him of it. If MJ didnt give him money he would go to the authorities. He could have just paid the money but he knew he wasnt guilty of anything and he knew he would win in court. Also evan being recorded and saying he would get everything he wanted and didn't care how it all affected Jordy, him saying what kind of lawyer he chose and for what reason made them look incredible. Even tom meseareu said had they fought in 93 he would have won because they had no case. Why go through that much to make the civil trial fo before the criminal? Then they kept trying to get more money Did you know that the settlement was for negligence and paid by his insurance company? They would have lost billions of dollars and been drawn out 5 to 7 years. Mj tried to fight the case but his lawyers advised him not to. His problem was that because they let the civil trial go first the other side had access to all of his info and could change dates and do whatever just to dit their narrative. The case could have still landed him in prison. They sued him civilly and even after they got the money they could have proceeded with a criminal trial but they. Chose not to. The discription of his penis that the young man gave also did not match he one said he was circumcised but MJ was not he also described the marking wrong. Has since said MJ never touched him and legally will fight anyone who comes after him.

This man is not lying. It makes sense. I love MJ, but I do believe that's why MJ cut a lot of people off. He wanted people around him that will never tell him no. Honestly that's what he needed! RIP. We miss you MJ!

@JoshuaLaGuardia-uw6jk

14 күн бұрын

which is natural, we all as humans want to be told yes all the time. its human nature, he just needed someone to talk to him

Mr. Robinson is a very wise man. What Michael went through is very heartbreaking. It's wild how many people's lives were impacted by his death.

@AC-mp7cx

Жыл бұрын

hes the goat

@ankitapandey3703

8 күн бұрын

His death and the impact it had on ppl is still mentioned in books and magazines today

Even though Smokey said he and Michael hadn't talked in years before his death you can tell that bond wasn't broken and Smokey loved him forever, he spoke about Michael as if that was his own son that tough love he had for Michael in his voice. We all need a ol school take no mess father/grandfather like him.

@scienz

Жыл бұрын

they went thru things that only a select few went thru and could understand: Motown in its glory days.

@alsylvestermusic

Жыл бұрын

I said d same ting to people around me about the PepsiCo but I wil addl extra a. Few cover ups are in Michael j death the doctor know a few things and other people Michael was murder

@AC-mp7cx

Жыл бұрын

idk, maybe its cuz they knew each other personally, but they dont defend and hype up MJ the way he should be. Only person who does that is perhaps Prince Jackson, and Taj Jackson

@ItsBerg

Жыл бұрын

That’s because MJ is his real son…

@crnkmnky

10 ай бұрын

​@@ItsBerg I thought _Pharrell_ was his real son 🙄

Smokey is sharp for an old man! He spoke the truth. Propofol is a helluva drug

@darrellmfume4020

Жыл бұрын

Smokey will be 83 this month.

@tedreynolds6363

Жыл бұрын

You're only as old as you feel!

@bigolebot

Жыл бұрын

Ew, Tupac

@darrellmfume4020

Жыл бұрын

@@tedreynolds6363 true that Ted...there is this classical music conductor/Band leader. still going strong conducting at 93.

@chasugc3740

Жыл бұрын

Kind of sounds like some Rich James craziness. Michael brought himself a doctor who would do whatever he wanted. The doctor threw the hippocratic oath out the window. Michael should have been in therapy for his sleep problems, not being doped up and given heavy narcotics, plus Anesthesia night after night. That was crazy.

I truly feel for this man. He has seen so many of his closest peers come and go over the years, some I’m sure he didn’t expect to outlive.

@josiahmitchell8594

Жыл бұрын

Yeah cause all the original members of the miracles gone except him and his ex wife. Aretha gone, Marvin gone, almost all the temptations, MJ. Its crazy

@kennardojames2504

Жыл бұрын

@@josiahmitchell8594 exactly, there's literally no one else left. It seems that the loss of Marvin and MJ hit him the hardest for some reason though. He broke down and cried after he found out they both passed away.

@josiahmitchell8594

Жыл бұрын

@@kennardojames2504 he wished he'd known of Marvin's dad troubles and that MJ hadn't of shunned him.

@kennardojames2504

Жыл бұрын

@@josiahmitchell8594 yes. He thinks he may have been able to help the both of them. I honestly think both were too far gone though.

@TyeArtisik

Жыл бұрын

❤️

I can listen to Smokey Robinson talk all day. He has no reason to lie and the stories are educational, historical and life lessons. He has seen, and experienced a lot and he appears humbled.

@elove2.038

Жыл бұрын

Yes! You are Spot on!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️❤️

@earlpipe9713

Жыл бұрын

Plus his speaking voice is close in tone to his singing voice, so it's aesthetically pleasing as well

@Lemondoor

5 ай бұрын

I remember him talking about Marvin Gaye’s death. It was educational yet heartbreaking at the same time.

Michael Jackson and Kobe Bryant's passing I will never get over...

@willielynchjr9912

Жыл бұрын

Get over it ,,, they,, don't,,know you,,,,

@michaelcunningham5120

Жыл бұрын

@@willielynchjr9912 you must have little dick syndrome.

@thenotorioushussle5633

Жыл бұрын

@@willielynchjr9912 hater who’s gonna know? I clearly don’t 🤣

@vg4life

Жыл бұрын

Kobe and Gianna were hard to get over

@divaslm1

Жыл бұрын

That part

This man has outlived a LOT of the giants in the entertainment industry and lives to tell the tale. What a life!

Greatest respect for Smokey Robinson. He just confirmed what Stephanie Mills said about Michael. She said they dated briefly but she was too dark and opinionated for the Handlers he had. She said she would always be honest with MJ and remind him not to lose who he truly was. He stopped speaking to her because she became a No person just like Smokey hinted at. But she said he was always down to earth with her when they we're younger. They do their laundry together. Just laugh and talk. Wish he had kept her and Smokey around. Good interview.👏👏👏

@georgeandy6923

Жыл бұрын

Excellent Point.....it would have done wonders for MJ if he kept Stephanie, Smokey, and Berry Gordy around!!

@blackbuddha7731

Жыл бұрын

I never listen to the ex woman

@LadyDuchess

Жыл бұрын

What did the “handlers” have to do with that? Sounds more like Michael made his choice and he chose to surround himself with spineless, viper azz yes-men. Actions have consequences. 🤷🏾‍♀️

@ericsred5440

Жыл бұрын

I always thought that MJ and Brooke Shields made a nice couple.

@richardkovacs2006

Жыл бұрын

Stephanie began to said that only around BLM emerged. Before that she said MJ wasn't ready for marriage when she plainly asked him if he would marry her. I don't trust people, who change their stories. Neither should you.

As bad as Michael's body dysmorphia and panic attacks are and should be highlighted in the fight for mental health, drug addiction is a whole 'nother animal with very serious physical implications. After that Pepsi accident, Michael started looking more for pharmaceutical escapes and that was vicious all the way til the end

@oskartgrouch8757

Жыл бұрын

"Escapes" is the word. Him and quite a few others were escaping with drugs. It's a dead end. I mean if the problem was REALLY sleep - you can hire a sleep therapist to help you. A nurse who worked for him said she begged him to stop, and get some real help. But she was just a worker...

@peanutmansemporiumofrandom7472

Жыл бұрын

Whole “nother” level, “til” the end? Man, you’re a dummy.

@jfacts2113

Жыл бұрын

that is not true and this myth was created by the media after mJ died. MJ was not addicted to anything before the 1993 scalp surgery. It was that not the burn itself that lead to chronic pain because he developed neuroma. Google it what that means. I don't blame him for taking painkillers for that shit

@jfacts2113

Жыл бұрын

@@oskartgrouch8757 no, MJ had refractory insomnia. You can get any sleep therapist you want , there is no cure. He would have died from sleep deprivation sooner or later.

@princeofserendip2572

Жыл бұрын

@@oskartgrouch8757 Yea she tried to warn him about propofol but he was adamant that he was safe as long as he was being monitored. He trusted the doctor with his life. AEG were putting insane pressure on them both, though

Smokey took care of himself an still here to tell his story . Glad to hear it

This has to be the most real take on Michael on the internet. Not burying him just keeping it real. You can see in his eyes that he truly and genuinely cared for Michael and is sad to see what became of Michael.

@lookhowshegobbledthat

5 ай бұрын

Lisa Marie Presley {RIP to her too) said the exact same thing. That MJ would ice out anyone who didn't enable him, but people attacked her for it.

Smokey KNOWS the truth

You gotta love (and appreciate) Mr. Robinson's keen insight, thoughtful commentary and rare candor. The man "knows!" Do you hear me?

@JG_SmileSOBright

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!! We don't see men like this anymore. This is the kind of man that does not play!

This man needs a biopic

@DM-wu9jk

Жыл бұрын

Most definitely

@daniellepreyar

Жыл бұрын

Yep

@ceci82

Жыл бұрын

Definitely

@scratchydemus

Жыл бұрын

Certainly. A UK content creator called Craig Mitch should play him (even though Craig is not an actor). Lol😂

@teddyhart2913

Жыл бұрын

@@scratchydemus the dude that looks like Jayson Tatum??

Wow…Smokey’s explanation is eye opening.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@bigceesthebusinessman814

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is... You were sharp enough to read between the lines there

Smokey is definitely a real one, a true friend will always keep it 💯 no matter if you're wrong or right.... Vlad definitely one of your best interviews yet!!! ✊🏾

I feel like the pepsi commercial completely changed the direction of where Michael was going. I think he would still have been incredible and I think he wouldn't have had so many mental health issues where he would still be here.

@SimplyBeingTT

Жыл бұрын

He never stopped being incredible, but I get what you're saying. I think he would have been happier and would have had a somewhat more normal life, if you can call it that. The Pepsi incident, losing Diana Ross, along with the added pressures of staying on top, maintaining a brand, taking care of people that depend on you, all while having zero anonymity... When we think about it, most people wouldn't have lasted as long as he did. Who else having ever lived, can say they experienced what he did to the degree in which he did?

@treysalmon640

Жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBeingTT Exactly as you just said none of us could handle the life mj had so this high and mighty attitude that people have about him needs to stop

@jaamal6369

Жыл бұрын

​@@treysalmon640 Facts

@jaamal6369

Жыл бұрын

​@@SimplyBeingTT Don't forget those terrible false allegations he went through

@JoshuaLaGuardia-uw6jk

14 күн бұрын

@@jaamal6369yea i tell people all the time that pepsi commercial instead was really the catalyst to him passing 25 years later

My 24 year old niece & her 1 year old baby know who Michael Jackson is,like every generation know his music

Smokey definitely saw Michael as a nephew or another son I think all of the Motown legends still around would say the same I saw an interview with Martha Reeves and she also referred to Michael as that little boy

@LibraGoals

Жыл бұрын

More like a "SON".

The Pepsi incident, losing Diana Ross, along with the added pressures of staying on top, maintaining a brand, taking care of people that depend on you, all while having zero anonymity... When we think about it, most people wouldn't have lasted as long as he did. Who else having ever lived, can say they experienced what he did to the degree in which he did?

@chancebrown106

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Imagine being one of the most famous people since before your tenth birthday.

@SimplyBeingTT

Жыл бұрын

@@chancebrown106 Exactly. As part of the Jackson 5 he experienced it, but he had his brothers to experience that with. Thriller though... took him to a whole other level that his brothers nor any other superstar, past, present, or future will ever experience. AND, he went through that by himself. That's isolating...almost like solitary confinement in a sense. Not even Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, Janet Jackson, etc know what it's like to not be able to go anywhere without causing melee every single time. Then having that much power and talent, there was always people that wanted or needed something from him. He had very few he could trust, or with whom he could just simply be. That's why he enjoyed the company of children. It was innocent and gave him a sense of normality.

@richardkovacs2006

Жыл бұрын

Must have been the loneliest thing to experience something NOBODY experiences, had eyperineved and will experience. And to be surrounded by people who can't wait to sell stories about you.

@evezazzle5974

Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️THIS!!!!

@michele2855

Жыл бұрын

Whitney was similar. Sad, both of them 😢

Smokey Robinson telling the truth 💯🙏🏿🙌🏿

Wow to finally find out what Michael went through health wise the pain that he endured and the surgery he had to have on his head is insane.

Words cannot describe how wonderful it is to just watch and listen to Smokey. Men from his era were just so damn manly, cool, and confident. I'm making a pot of red beans and just want to offer him a bowl! Makes me miss my Dad and great uncles who have passed on 🥰

So glad Smokey Robinson is still with us, he's a gem. I don't think that Michael Jackson the person was in his head for many years. "yes men" ruined him. Science doesn't even know exactly how brain trauma and anesthesia works, no one should be messing around with it. They ruined and ultimately killed a global treasure.

@jiml8637

9 ай бұрын

Believe it or not Smokey is Michaels father

The real ones know the real when it comes to MJ. That damn Pepsi commercial

I never knew that Pepsi commercial accident was that serious that Mike needed a plate put in his skull. That plus the constant migraines would explain a lot

He’s absolutely right, about the addiction starting in ‘84, when he burnt his hair. Because after that, he was relying on pills and anaesthesia, to the point where it killed him. And when you have power and money, no one can tell you ‘no’. Mj abused that power and it got the best of him. But rip Mike, the greatest ever.

@Akumaten1

Жыл бұрын

Correct.👏 Tho, he didn't have an addiction in 84, that's just when he started to take those kinda drugs to help with the burn and he was taking them as prescribed. He got addicted later on. I'd say after the first accusations. I get tired of clowns saying it was "Sony" or some illuminati...🙄🤡 Michael was ultimately responsible for his own fate. Same with Elvis, Prince, Whitney, 2pac and Soo many others

@joyell821

Жыл бұрын

I heard he was already doing drugs even before that. At Studio 54.

@Akumaten1

Жыл бұрын

@@joyell821 That's a lie. And I know where you heard that. Dudes lying. Michael was clean as a whistle during that time. Drugs was a definite NO. Especially illegal drugs.

@Imkicelee

Жыл бұрын

@@Akumaten1 yeah during that time he was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness, that boy wouldn’t even fw groupies and girlfriends.

@annemclean2548

Жыл бұрын

No it did not start till 93 as anybody who was around at the time will tell you.

Smokey is right about Michael but most children and youth who have that type of stardom become spoiled like that because their emotional growth is interrupted by the catchings of fame. He was a sweet and generous soul. He was severely injured in the fire on the Pepsi commercial shoot but did you eventhough he was severely injured and in pain he had to finish that commercial a few days later? I know they hopped him up on those deep drugs to get him back out there.

@kellyjones5509

Жыл бұрын

The same with whitney and prince

@earlpipe9713

Жыл бұрын

Kanye even mentioned this about himself during one of the online interviews he did towards the end of the year. Said he had stopped maturing/growing emotionally, and probably devolved as well, once he was a big enough star to just get everything he wanted without a chance of hearing "no".

Smokey is a real one. I shattered my ankle in 2021. The doctors had to stabilize my ankle and put it in a cast while I waited for surgery. They warned me I would be getting propofol. Smokey’s descriptions spot on. I freaking turned my head and looked back and the cast was on. Apparently some time went by. Michael had that regularly? Wow 😮

It all makes sense now. I always wondered why nobody was telling MJ not to do certain things, but he distanced himself from them. He surrounded him self with people that would say yes to everything he said or wanted.

@jeffreyconyers7120

Жыл бұрын

When you the bank that they depend upon? Advice not given unless you careless about your financial plight.

@richardkovacs2006

Жыл бұрын

MJ had serious trust issues and for a reason. Fsme brought many fake people around him and he couldn't tell who to trust. The Glenda tapes are very tell-taling. He keeps telling Glenda how he can't tell who to trust. Even with women his main issue is trust and not love. Before everything he had to knoe if he can trust a woman. No wonder he let Lisa Marie go after he found out she lied to him. She broke rule No1 with MJ. No matter hoe mich they loved each other, the thing was over becasue of lack of trust.

@AntTurner

Жыл бұрын

I remember one of his brothers saying they had to set an appointment to be able to talk to him smh.

@globalcitizenn

Жыл бұрын

@@AntTurnerMJ had a schedule.. why would that be unusual?

@AntTurner

Жыл бұрын

@@globalcitizenn He was at home and his brother was outside the house!! Do you even have a family? That's a stupid question.

Smokey intelligent and still got a lot left in the tank I'll keep my grandma away from him 😁😁

@blkpanther11

Жыл бұрын

Good Luck With That Lmao 😂

@isaidwhatisaid5369

Жыл бұрын

If your grandma thick, keep her away from me as well!!!

That smokey referred to Michael as that boy let's you know he always see him as that little boy he first met

Yeah, his hair caught on fire 🔥 😢😢😢 Rest In Power Michael. It’s not hard to see why he needed surgery, 👁️ had no idea the plate in his head was giving him that much pain.

@Breelio2valid

Жыл бұрын

He spun around and fell

@danimalwonderpants2123

Жыл бұрын

The part where he fell down the stairs was a dramatization from the Jackson’s American Dream movie. In real life he just spun around and fell. The actual footage is here on KZread

@taylorwaylor8965

Жыл бұрын

@@danimalwonderpants2123 I have no idea why they had him tumble and roll down the stairs like that 😩when MJ didn’t even realize his hair was on fire until he got to the bottom of the stairs

@danimalwonderpants2123

Жыл бұрын

@@taylorwaylor8965 Hollywood taking something already dramatic and making it even more so 😂

@taylorwaylor8965

Жыл бұрын

@@danimalwonderpants2123 and the gag is the Jackson family (Jermaine 😂)produced it!😂Michael was probably mad as hell lol

Condolences to Mike. The abuse and all the recovery wasn't enough. People couldn't understand, but I feel like as time passed he did his best to settle. From the litigation to the purchase of masters of fellow artists to even touring due to appreciation of the investment of himself. Thriller still touches different. Almost comparable to M. Knight Sham's IT. Rest in power and peace.

@malcolmtate-murry4571

Жыл бұрын

People don't realize how much he appreciated Mr. Robinson.

@LUCIAFROMGTA

Жыл бұрын

rest in piss nonce

@malcolmtate-murry4571

Жыл бұрын

@@LUCIAFROMGTA you're not conquering anything with this comment. Go listen to something hateful...that way you can construct in a better way.

@MyNameIsUnavailable

Жыл бұрын

M. Knight Shymalan

R.I.P to the King of pop! Gone but never forgotten

Maaaan, when he said “Michael who” I laughed. Then I instantly stopped. Bc I had the same reaction. You just didn’t want to believe it. So your asking who, when deep down you just knew and then your body comes to the realization 😢

These interviews with Smoky are awesome!! Shedding light on a lot of stuff!!

VLAD! You done outdid yourself with these Smokey Robinson interviews! Thank you Smokey! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

This was a very interesting piece of information. Never heard anyone go into detail like this in any other interview.

All respect to Smokey, but I couldn't speak so definitively about someone I hadn't spoken to in years. There are a lot of reasons why Michael wasn't in contact with people like his family. A lot of people were attempting to eat off Michael and he became very paranoid of people's intentions as time went on. His own family didn't always have his best interest at heart either. It's the sad truth. It was part of the price of his level of fame tbh. It's depressing to think about, but then we wouldn't have the musical landscape we have now without him and everything he did. Please believe if he listened to his dad and Berry and them, we wouldn't have Thriller, and that opened the door, especially for black artists of the 80s up to now. It quite frankly saved the record industry from going bust at that time.

@paulgilbert5278

Жыл бұрын

Price of Fame should have been released it foreshadowed too much

@lefthandedsophiethepop-wit503

Жыл бұрын

Spot on! Ppl have no idea when it comes to mj and Motown, ppl just assume they had his best interest because of the optics! I love motown, so much I know the history, Mj lived life longer than most of the tragic stars at that label, they backstabbed each other CONSTANTLY(the temptations movie shows this!) how is that any better than the mainstream pop world? Mj couldn't trust NOBODY from the jump because he was the cash cow, it's REALLY not his fault nobody black or white ever got hysterical reactions off their talent like him, he couldn't relate to NO ONE

Insightful! Interesting, hearing his perspective about MJ!!!

Ard bro....Its time to drop the whole interview now no cap, ive watched every snippet for like 2wks straight now bro

Smokey is right about Michael Jackson only surrounding himself with yes people. It even caused the riff with his sister, Janet, and they had been close. She spoke about it in her documentary. It's sad, but Michael's end came to him because of himself. Smokey is also right about Elvis. That is the one thing that I wish they had expressed more in the movie. Elvis only wanted people around him who did exactly what he said, and that's why he died from that combination of drugs and bad dieting.

@ceci82

Жыл бұрын

Interesting that Joan Rivers who joked about it, died of Propofol in a medical setting.

@scratchydemus

Жыл бұрын

Yh the Elvis movie was good but it avoided exploring his addictions. Why do films do that...the Whitney Houston film also neglected discussing her obvious drug problem too.

@kellyjones5509

Жыл бұрын

Same thing with Prince and Whitney

@Akumaten1

Жыл бұрын

Yes. As a huge MJfan. You are correct. The 3 responsible for MJs death: 3. The Media 2. Conrad Murray 1. Michael Jackson...

@richardkovacs2006

Жыл бұрын

@@Akumaten1 I highly disagree. That case with Murray was a disaster. The prosecutors were more worried about their reputation and career than doing the case as it should. The invetigators were beside themselves the prosecutors didn't go for 2nd degree mudrer. If you listen to Judge Pastor's closing speech he literally said Murray's act was way beyond involuntary manslaughter, the judge basically apologized he can't sentence Murray for more than 4 years, because law doesn't let him to. The expert witnesses simply spit on Murray. Amazing testimones, btw. So let's not follow the media narrative in this. There is one person responsible for MJs death and that's Conrad Murray and him alone.

I believe the part about Michael cutting people off who don’t see eye to eye with him. All respect to Mike, I love him with all my heart. He liked yes people around because of his upbringing, he was in a strict, abusive and over controlled environment. When he broke free on his own he never wanted to be controlled again. He liked having his way because of that. Its a psychological thing.

Born in '91 (my bday is Aug. 29th so I do share that with MJ) so obviously I wasn't around for the Pepsi fire and whatnot. However, from the countless documentaries, specials, biopics, interviews, etc. I wager one of MANY reasons that Michael 'divorced' himself from his family was due to the fire. Think about it, he wanted to go solo before age 18. His mother said in one interview that MJ may want to go solo because he doesn't need his brothers, but his brothers need him. I don't know the exact details of course, but based on The American Dream biopic, MJ didn't want to do the Pepsi run with The Jacksons post-Motown 25. Heck, the Victory Tour is what prevented him from doing a Thriller tour. Putting his family ahead of his own wants is what lead to his hair catching fire and well I sure as heck wouldn't want to be the family breadwinner if it almost killed me...I think that was when he first started getting drawn (I don't wanna say addicted) to the usage of pills to ease whatever pain or whatnot he was experiencing later in life.

@josemv25

Жыл бұрын

Died on my birthday

@romarisrogers8005

Жыл бұрын

You were born right when dangerous came out which has always been my fav MJ album 💯

Smokey aging like fine wine. We all love and miss Michael and wish someone had told him NO 😢

By far, your greatest interview!

Honesty... He confirms things Michael's family has said..

@tykelwilliams6053

Жыл бұрын

The family & friends have tried numerous times since the 90s to get Michael some help with his addiction he went to rehab, that’s why he canceled the rest of Dangerous tour, Lisa Marie tried to help Michael but he pushed her & that led to on & off relationship for 4 years after they divorced, when you into the 00s from 00-4 Michael using & you can tell by his eyes & how he looks like he’s not there just watch 30th anniversary special you can tell & Lisa Marie pointed out in the documentary Martin Bashir did he was on something by the way he would respond to songs either he was to fast or slow, then left America he was fine but when he got back to America that’s when it got bad again

@beyourself2444

Жыл бұрын

Randy Jackson said that they tried on at least 7 occasions to make MJ go to rehab and he refused so those in the know, knew he might have died at any time of an overdose. His security or handlers called a former nurse about a week before he died to ask her what to do because he was hot on one side of his body and cold on the other and she told them to take him to the hospital because his central nervous system was shutting down. MJ had a lot of issues (psychological and physical) but refused to see those who cared enough to help him. He was a sad, sad man which is so ironic because his talents made all of us so happy.

@richardkovacs2006

Жыл бұрын

@@beyourself2444 the toxicology doesn't support this theory at all. We only know Murray's version and he lied his a$$ off about MJ.

@richardkovacs2006

Жыл бұрын

@@tykelwilliams6053 however Lisa saying MJ pushed her away because of drugs isn't true. She said the reason of their break-up was because of differences between them about having a child. Which MJs version confirms (Shmuley-tapes), that he got rid of Lisa becauae she lied to him for a whole year about taking the pill. Though it broke his heart, he lost trust in her.

Wow. At 55 I had Colon problems and got a Colonoscopy. My first time going under. I was in good health, but heart decease ran in the family. They gave me Propephol too. Best sleep I ever had, but when I woke up, 3 Dr.s and a couple Nurses were around me saying whew, There he his. They said that I didn't want to come back out of it. After that, no more Propephol for me.

I worked at Veterinary hospitals for about 27 years and I used to administer Propofol to the animals..This drug has to be done in a hospital setting, not in a house..It can cause the patient to stop breathing, but it's ok if you're in a hospital..The Doctor should never have given Michael Jackson Propofol at home SMH

Best interview yet

smokey is a beast on the music scene...

Oh man, I didn't know the pepsi burn was that bad, oh my god

Smokey Robinson Is The Realest. The Man Is True And Doesn't Try To Cover Up For Nobody, Not Even Himself 👍🏽

Smokey still looks & sounds wonderful!! He's a literal legend, I hope he knows how much we all love & appreciate him ❤️

U need some one to say “No”💯🙏🏽😔🔋

that "Michael who?!" cracked me up at the end

MJ (greatest pop star of all time)

@SuperSavageSpirit

Жыл бұрын

Greatest star of all time

@anthonylewis1980

Жыл бұрын

Mike couldn't tote princes hair spray

@bigolebot

Жыл бұрын

You're right... Prince is the greatest pop star

@treyday5200

Жыл бұрын

@@bigolebot prince was a rock star

@theriotartist

Жыл бұрын

MJ doesn't have shit on Prince or Elton John

Transparency is such a refreshing attribute that is available to EVERYONE but only a few desire to use it🎯

this man is one of the nicest people in the world

Smokey keeping it all the way 100.

I think the Pepsi situation started it but the allegations intensified it, especially the second one, he looked soulless after the second allegations and trial in 2005

@yen9149

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. I was happy with the second verdict....but when I saw him walk out of that courtroom looking all gaunt and all drained - I knew his life would never be the same. Sad.

Smokey so smooth I give you flowers 💐 for all you've done

Smokey is a Real Friend to have in your Corner.

Smokey is a real one!

I love Smokey and mj

@jiml8637

11 ай бұрын

Smokey is Michaels father

@bryan1956

9 ай бұрын

@@jiml8637 no

@jiml8637

9 ай бұрын

@@bryan1956 Yes!

REAL TALK!!!REALIST CHIT I HEARD IN A WHILE BESIDES WHEN I SPEAK.. 💯

A real OG 💪🏽 Legend walking 🎉

Even though I love Michael Jackson don't get me wrong But it's obvious that he was incredibly hard headed and was surrounded by yes men and enablers. Anybody who REALLY cared about him and cared enough would've told him that the drugs, the plastic surgeries, and honestly? Even though I believe he's innocent, having sleepovers with kids wasn't smart. Somebody should've really got on his head and maybe he'd still be here today.

@jiml8637

11 ай бұрын

Smokey is Michael’s real father

@Predictable1

2 ай бұрын

Agree with all you've said here. 💯

Smokey keeps it real

Living legend right there 🔥💪🏼💯

I cried when dmx died so many people Hadda close connection with X R.I.P brother rest in power ❤️🙏

"I remember when I first shook Smokey Robinson's hand. It was like shaking hands with a king. My eyes lit up with stars, and I remember telling my mother that his hand felt as if it was layered with soft pillows. You don't think about the little impressions people walk away with when you're a star yourself, but the fans do. At least, I know I did. I mean, I walked around saying, 'His hand is /so soft/.' When I think about it now, it sounds silly, but it made a big impression on me. I had shaken Smokey Robinson's hand." -- Micheal Jackson, on his early memories of Motown, from his autobiography "Moon Walk" (1988)

I love how mentality sharp he still is at his age

Man this is the interview we want real musical legends

I did a little time in Los Angeles county jail, and I remember this young black kid used to tap the side of his head really fast everytime he heard “Michael Jackson’s voice” He danced and did all these nice moves in front of all of us at the pod we were housed at. This was 11’-12’ Good times.

Hed been corrected so many times in his youth, he couldnt handle it anymore.

@wandarichmond7643

Жыл бұрын

Sadly So Very True! I personally met Michael Jackson in the late 70s. He truly was a very kind , & gentle soul! passionate and compassionate!,💖💕❤ So Happy to have experienced that with him. Hope to see him again someday!

He is right pepsi burn was start of problem but he did not have mental plate in his head he had many surgeries to correct the lost of hair on top and help hair to grow back ballons to sretch skin and nothing work so he began to cumb hair over then later wore hair pieces and wigs burns made vitiligo get worset from stress and pain also lupus got worst michael was suffering

Thank you.

Smokey spilling ALL the beans!

When he left us. Life was officially over. It’s still heartbreaking.💔

@Bodyhealthsoul

9 ай бұрын

WTF??? 😮

Smokey wrote such amazing witty songs

Very insightful response. This man is extremely sharp for his age

@AntTurner

Жыл бұрын

Man yall acting like Smokey a 100 years old or something lol. He's 82

Back n the day all I could here my mother n aunts say( oh Smokey) oh Smokey). Smokey got on eye liner.

The more we listen the better we’ll understand how serious the fire accident was. Michael had 3rd degree burns, a plate, and when they released the autopsy information if I remember correctly it was said he was completely bald at the time of his death. And it also said he had scars on his legs consistent with those suffering from vitiligo. So imagine growing up in the spotlight where everyone payed so much attention to your looks.

@richardkovacs2006

Жыл бұрын

That's not quite the case (him being fully bald). However the autopsy mentioned over 10 cuts (from surgeries) on the top of his head. While there were only 2-2 cuts by the side of his nostrils... (which means only 2 plastic surgeries on thr nose)

@PearsonJd2

Жыл бұрын

Not true at all, Michael's autopsy stated he had about 2 to 3 inches of short curly hair underneath his wig. He was not bald, which Latoya also confirmed as she had to go with authorities to watch them remove hair from Michael's deceased body. Michael also did not have any plate in his head, he had surgery to repair his burned scalp which his own hair eventually grew over it. Patches of his hair started to fall out from lupus which led to the wigs,but he was not bald.

Smokey is on point, MJ had a bunch of yes men around him. His music, appearance and life suffered because of that

@kellyjones5509

Жыл бұрын

So did Prince, Elvis, Whitney and etc. Not a shock

@michaelsevilla3697

8 ай бұрын

​@@kellyjones5509not so much with prince when you have chronic pain you take the meds your body gets used to it and the pain remains prince didn't have a choice michael had chronic pain from his back as well, every mega star has yes men around them

His eyes are real. Great man

Yeah alot of people said that about mike, he couldnt take no for an answer so im with you Smokey

Having too many ‘yes men’ was MJ’s downfall, Smh

@hmosesmamulu6491

Жыл бұрын

Facts

@alsylvestermusic

Жыл бұрын

Mik did what he had to do that's why he is standing so high he's well to do had to be done it was only jelesy ,hate greed lefe they kiled him

@issabrat8668

Жыл бұрын

Lisa marie presley said the exact same thing on her oprah interview back in 2010. She said he was surrounded by too many yes men and called them vampires

The real Michael Jackson died when he did that Pepsi commercial

A real friend always tell the truth about his friends

Smokey is the greatest legend of all time he speak so well and honest 😊

😢 That Pepsi Fire Ruined MJ He Was Never The Same.

@wandarichmond7643

Жыл бұрын

You are so Right!