Prince Jackson Turns 18
Today is the birthday of Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., the first child of the King of Pop Michael Jackson, who was born 18 years ago on February 13, 1997. In many respects, the coming of age of Michael Jackson's eldest child is of significant importance — to members of the Jackson family, to fans, to the media, and also to opportunists.
In recent months, this young man has faced a wave of online attacks from tabloid outlets. The website Radar Online is among those that seems to follow Prince's every move, publishing numerous stories sourced from its insiders about his daily activities and even his friends. But as Prince stands on the threshold of a new chapter in his life, he responded to the celebrity media circus without the slightest acknowledgment of it — posting something simple to Twitter, in which he expressed gratitude to three of the most important people in his life.
"Before I turn 18 tomorrow I really want to thank a few people, and first and foremost is obviously my dad. He was and is an extraordinary human being. He not only gave me the gift of life but gave me the extraordinary opportunity to be the greatest like him and to heal the world. He gave us hope and the ability to never lose our faith. I was lucky enough to learn from a legend. I appreciate everything. Thank you, I love you, and I miss you."
"Next is my cousin and guardian TJ, who has sacrificed so much to help me and was there when I needed him, helping me become who I am today. And lastly my grandmother and guardian, who has been through so much and is such a strong woman who has been through so many experiences. She is a source of inspiration and no matter what happens, she never gives up and has always been there for us. And I love all of them."
Source: eMJey.com / Prince Jackson Twitter
In recent months, this young man has faced a wave of online attacks from tabloid outlets. The website Radar Online is among those that seems to follow Prince's every move, publishing numerous stories sourced from its insiders about his daily activities and even his friends. But as Prince stands on the threshold of a new chapter in his life, he responded to the celebrity media circus without the slightest acknowledgment of it — posting something simple to Twitter, in which he expressed gratitude to three of the most important people in his life.
"Before I turn 18 tomorrow I really want to thank a few people, and first and foremost is obviously my dad. He was and is an extraordinary human being. He not only gave me the gift of life but gave me the extraordinary opportunity to be the greatest like him and to heal the world. He gave us hope and the ability to never lose our faith. I was lucky enough to learn from a legend. I appreciate everything. Thank you, I love you, and I miss you."
"Next is my cousin and guardian TJ, who has sacrificed so much to help me and was there when I needed him, helping me become who I am today. And lastly my grandmother and guardian, who has been through so much and is such a strong woman who has been through so many experiences. She is a source of inspiration and no matter what happens, she never gives up and has always been there for us. And I love all of them."
Source: eMJey.com / Prince Jackson Twitter