Eddie Griffin’s take on Michael Jackson is pure gold, and honestly, who could argue? Griffin once threw down the gauntlet, declaring MJ no punk for snagging The Beatles’ music rights—a move so genius and gutsy it could only be pulled off by a true top dog.
Think about it: here’s the King of Pop, famous for his glittery glove and moonwalk, making one of the boldest power plays in music history. While others might have tried to play nice in the industry, Jackson straight-up bought the rights to some of the most iconic tracks ever.
Eddie Griffin Celebrates Michael Jackson’s Bold Moves in the Music Industry
Michael Jackson wasn’t just the King of Pop; he was a straight-up business legend. In a chat on Djvlad’s YouTube channel, Eddie Griffin spilled some serious tea about Jackson’s gangster moves.
When asked about MJ’s wild side, Griffin said it best: “You know what’s gangster? I own Sony’s publishing.” Yeah, you heard that right! Every time Beyonce and Jay-Z dropped a banger, Jackson was raking in the cash!
Griffin didn’t stop there. He dove into how Jackson snagged the rights to The Beatles’ catalog like it was no big deal. MJ swooped in and bought it for around $64M. Talk about turning the tables! Griffin teased about the audacity of Jackson’s move, asking, “How can you buy your boss?” But that was Jackson’s style—always flipping the script in the music game.
From Billie Jean to Thriller, he didn’t just make hits; he changed the whole vibe. Griffin nailed it: “You don’t make a billion dollars being no punk motherf**ker.” That’s Michael Jackson for you—both an icon and a true boss!
Grab a Piece of Rock History: Propstore Auction Features Michael Jackson, Hendrix, and Oasis Memorabilia
Get ready to grab some serious music swag! Propstore is dropping over 350 pieces of iconic music memorabilia on November 15, and it’s expected to rake in around £2 million ($2.61 million).
We’re talking about some legendary stuff here—like Michael Jackson’s jackets and his handwritten Beat It lyrics. The black and gold military-style jacket? It’s projected to go for £200,000 to £400,000! And that red Thriller tour rehearsal jacket? It’s got signatures from Jackson and director John Landis—talk about a collector’s dream!
But that’s not all! Jimi Hendrix fans can score a master tape with four unreleased demos, while Oasis lovers will be eyeing 15 guitars previously owned by Noel Gallagher, including his first Hohner JT60, estimated at £25,000 to £50,000.
Oh, and let’s not forget John Lennon’s 1962 Fawn JMI Vox AC15 Twin amp and a synth Prince rocked during Purple Rain. This auction is a chance to own a piece of rock ‘n’ roll history, so mark your calendars!
