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The one and only Joseph Walter "Joe" Jackson is continuing to stay in the spotlight – a month after his son Michael Jackson died of cardiac arrest. The 80-year-old Fountain Hill, Arkansas native – famously known for giving birth and then managing the Jackson 5, and then overseeing aspects of his children's careers as adults – sat down with Interactive One's Chief Content Officer Smokey Fontaine this week for an intimate interview that has caused a stir in the mainstream media.
Regarding speculation that the "King of Pop's" young protege might actually be his child, Mr. Jackson spoke publicly about the rumors confirming that he did, indeed, have a secret son: 25-year-old Norwegian dancer Omer Bhatti. "Yes, I knew he had another son," Jackson told Fontaine.
Bhatti was seen in the front row of Jackson's glitzy memorial on July 7.
"He looks like a Jackson, he acts like a Jackson, he can dance like a Jackson... this boy's a fantastic dancer," Joe Jackson said.
More of Joe Jackson's interview with Smokey Fontaine can be found here.
Jacksons Memorial Photos
A new waxwork of U.S singer Michael Jackson, is unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London, Thursday, June 9, 2009. Los Angeles spent US$1.4 million to provide security, traffic control and other services for Michael Jackson's memorial service, city officials said as they looked for ways to have others help the financially troubled city pick up the bill. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
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A new waxwork of U.S singer Michael Jackson, is unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London, Thursday, June 9, 2009. Los Angeles spent US$1.4 million to provide security, traffic control and other services for Michael Jackson's memorial service, city officials said as they looked for ways to have others help the financially troubled city pick up the bill. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
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A new waxwork of U.S singer Michael Jackson, is photographed as it is flanked by the members of the public at Madame Tussauds in London, Thursday, June 9, 2009.. Los Angeles spent US$1.4 million to provide security, traffic control and other services for Michael Jackson's memorial service, city officials said as they looked for ways to have others help the financially troubled city pick up the bill. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
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A new waxwork of U.S singer Michael Jackson, is unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London, Thursday, June 9, 2009. Los Angeles spent US$1.4 million to provide security, traffic control and other services for Michael Jackson's memorial service, city officials said as they looked for ways to have others help the financially troubled city pick up the bill. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 7: A police car patrols outside of a memorial service for pop star Michael Jackson at Forest Lawn Mortuary July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Thousands of supporters attended the service for Jackson around the world who died at the age of 50 at the UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 7: A funeral procession carrying the body of Michael Jackson heads towards the Staples Center from Forest Lawn cemetery after a memorial service for family and friends July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Thousands of supporters attended the service for Jackson around the world who died at the age of 50 at the UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 7: A police motorcade escorts a funeral procession carrying the body of Michael Jackson during a memorial service for family and friends at Forest Lawn Mortuary July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Thousands of supporters attended the service for Jackson around the world who died at the age of 50 at the UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 7: A funeral procession carrying the body of Michael Jackson heads towards the Staples Center from Forest Lawn cemetery after a memorial service for family and friends July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Thousands of supporters attended the service for Jackson around the world who died at the age of 50 at the UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 07: General view of atmosphere outside the Staples Center prior to the start of the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center on July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bob Covington/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 07: General view of atmosphere outside the Staples Center prior to the start of the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center on July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bob Covington/Getty Images)
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By: "DimePiece" on 7/30/2009 7:22PM
Joe need to keep his big mouth shut! I mean, Joe is every where in the media and I am so sick of seeing him. This is not about you Joe? If it was TRUE, do you really think if Michael was living, would he want the public to know? That is one of the reasons, Joe is cut out of Michael's will. Fans, Family, Friends, Media, are still trying to grieve and digest over Michael's death. I feel Joe just wants the spotlight and is $$$$ hunger and will tell any lie to make his behind look good! STOP IT JOE!
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By: sachet on 7/30/2009 9:43PM
Leave Mr. Joe Jackson alone. You guys seem to get a kick out off making fun of this man. It is really sleazy.
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By: "DimePiece" on 7/31/2009 5:17PM
sachet,
I and other people are telling it like it is! Now, that's sleazy how he is always in the media talkin and plugin in his new blue-ray records on BET'S Red Carpet before the BET Award Show. Joe just lost his son 3 days after? NOW THAT'S SLEAZY!
I will say what I want about JOE, SHMOW, DOE, WHATEVER ON HERE. That's my opinion!
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By: sharkchops on 7/30/2009 11:25PM
It's Joe Jack whose sleazy. Sleazier than Jermaine. They might be hustling MJ together. People need to stop listening to Joe. I think he's lying through his teeth every time I see him on tv trying to finally get his little piece of fame.
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By: G.Perry-Artis on 7/30/2009 11:35PM
No matter what one say about Pop Jackson, He is still Michael's father and I belive him. Anyone with eyes can see that Bhatti is Michael's son.When I saw him on TV at Michael's home going service I thought he was maybe a nephew of Michael he look so much like him.
I pray for the Jackson family.
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By: SUZIE on 7/31/2009 8:35PM
I believe that if nothing else. That boy looks just like Micheal before the operations. especially from the side in that phoyo at the memorial.
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By: TeeTee on 7/30/2009 11:50PM
If it wasn't for Joe, No one would know who Michael Jackson.
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By: topaz on 7/31/2009 9:22AM
Amen to that!.joe brought out the talent for all his kids but we may never who michael was.i watched the memorial service and i kept wondering who was that young guy.if you're a friend of the family, you should be sitting in the back not the front.but he looks like michael too.if this his child, that will be null and void meaning he would get first dibs.why do think that debbie rowe didn't go after the kids with money?she may know something too.i hope that omer is his anyway because those finanical advisors from his estate ripped michael off and michael should have been worth more than 2 billion dollars not 500 million. michael has been in the business for forty years and his money should have been worth more than the media is telling us.tina turner was right;european countries treat you better as a artist and a person whereas united states citizens talk about you like a dog behind your back.thats why tina never came back.to me i rather would have joe than his managers because they played michael and got him distant from his family other than kids.it's a true tragedy to see a true legend who appreciate real music and a caring man who loves to take care of people other than himself.i think that mjj wanted to perform for the last time and retire to do other things but his followers screwed him.they got michael hooked on the drugs in the first place just like how we lost marvin gaye and other prominent musicians for nothing.let mjj rest in peace as well let the jackson family have peace too because they are still in grieving for losing their child and must have the strength to take care of his adorable children.
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By: Orville on 7/31/2009 12:03AM
How old is Joe Jackson? 100 and going.That man is so strong for his age.
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By: topaz on 7/31/2009 9:14AM
joe looks good to be 80 years old! damn! he got my aunts and uncles beat!
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