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Jermaine Jackson’s Fued with Michael

todayFebruary 16, 2016

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You have probably never heard of a man named L.A., but you should know more about him. Reid. L.A. is a top record executive that has written his memoir that will interest you, in that he details the real feud between Michael Jackson and his bother Jermaine. If you’re a fan of the Jackson family, and Michael in particular, you will want to pick up the book.

“Sing to Me” by L.A. Reid details the struggles Jermaine was having, living under the shadows and success of baby brother Michael during the “Thriller” era. Remember, the Jackson Five had national success when Michael was still a young boy, and Jermaine moved to Atlanta to find his own voice – again.

Jermaine wrote a single called “Word of the Badd” where the lyrics scandalize Michael for treating his older brother so badly. Michael called L.A. and demanded that he kill the single and promotion behind it. A few days later, L.A. Reid withdrew the single from pressing and it disappeared from radio air play.


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