Al Sharpton -- Pray for Jacko

Al SharptonTMZ just received the following statement from Al Sharpton:

"A friend of Michael's for the last 35 years, I call on people around the world to pray for him and his family in the hour.

I have known Michael since we were both teens, worked with him, marched for him, hosted him at our House of Justice headquarters in New York, and we joined together to eulogize our mutual idol, James Brown.

I have known him at his high moments and his low moments and I know he would want us to pray for his family
."

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46. I guess Al's not praying for Farrah and her family because she's white.

Posted at 9:01PM on Jun 25th 2009 by HeyNow

47. Hey Al, what"s that white stuff under your nose. And by the way, shut your pie hole.

Posted at 9:58PM on Jun 25th 2009 by dreamer

48. TRANSLATION : "Look how important and relevant I am really. Really, no listen, I knew him. Really. And I'm an important guy. And you all should listen to me because I knew him for 35 years and hosted him. (whatever that means) So please don't forget that I'm important during this great loss."

Posted at 10:14PM on Jun 25th 2009 by kymomto2

49. Al Sharpton is such a media whore! Why do you at TMZ give him any press?

Posted at 10:29PM on Jun 25th 2009 by ChuckyDee

50. I don't see him making any comment about Farah Fawcett or Ed McMan this week...hmmm...and we are the racists!

Posted at 10:46PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Lakenormanmom

51. Why are you continuously calling him Jacko? Given what happened, this is in VERY poor taste. He is DEAD. Have some respect.
Shame on you TMZ.

Posted at 11:25PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Jessica Jones

52. AL SHARPTON GETS ON MY NERVES. AS SOON AS SOMEBODY IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY DIES, HE HAS TO ALWAYS BE THE "ONE" THAT COMES FORWARD. SHUT UP. WHY HE ALWAYS GOTTA ACT LIKE EVERYBODY KNEW HIM AND HE KNEW THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR DAMN GRANDMA AND THEIR UNCLES AND THEIR NEIGHBORS, ETC. ETC. ETC. YOU ARE NOT THE SPOKESPERSON FOR EVERYBODY BLACK!!! SIT DOWN, JESUS. YOU ARE SO DONE. SELF SELF SELF. I'M JUST AGGRAVATED THAT HE THOUGHT HE WAS IMPORTANT ENOUGH TO HOLD A PRESS CONFERENCE.

Posted at 11:30PM on Jun 25th 2009 by QKWEENB

53. Sharpton is a pantload

Posted at 11:32PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Tim

54. Al your a piece of trash. Get a job you loser.

Posted at 11:47PM on Jun 25th 2009 by mike

55. I didnt know that AL Sharpton had known Micheal Jackson for 35 years. Wow its pretty long time. Anyway my nephew said to me Micheal Jackson just died as soon as I was shocked. That's when he danced like Micheal Jackson in tne front of me. I can't believe that he died before his family even his parents.Its very Sad. I Thought He was the last Youngest one but I realized that his sister, Janet Jackson is the last Youngest one. It affected my hubby. he wants to do anything to enjoy his life before it would happen unexpectedly . Life is too short. I love his adorable face when he was a little boy. I couldnt imagine what he would look like by now if he couldnt get surgery. I strongly believe that it could not happen to him today if he wouldnt get thru his surgery several times. do you agree with that? I watched news on tv. According to tv, his parents have 9 kids. I was puzzled up. I thought they had 8 kids. I remember thats 5 Jackson singers and I only know that there r only 3 sisters of his. I said to myself, maybe one of them is not famous but i could be wrong. May God bless him and let him rest in peace. Please show him respect.

Posted at 1:00AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Coolgalpal

56. Al Sharpton is such a racist MF... Why does the news even give him the time of day??

Posted at 11:11PM on Jul 1st 2009 by sista124

57. Why is it these self-serving idiots always gotta get their mugs out there? Sharpton and Jesse Jackson both. If they were truly "close friends" they wouldn't act like all the other sycophants who surrounded MIchael over the years and actually tried to help him through the years. This goes for his enabling family too.

Posted at 1:16AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Ken

58.

A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL

There was something special about you from the very
first day;
“It was all in your eyes”, your mother would say;
You stole the hearts of many from the time you were five;
And by the time you were twenty four the whole world
knew you had arrived;

But something began to happen to you along the way;
For your life began to be about rehearsals and building
an image instead of just regular child’s play;
You will be known as the greatest controversial
entertainer of all time;
Along with your eccentric ways, loving heart and
child- like mind;

Your music transcended all races, economic status,
political affiliations and ages;
But none of that mattered when you hit the stage;
You will always be remembered for your electrifying
moonwalk and mesmerizing silver glove;
For you glided across the stage like an elegant dove;

May you finally find peace in your after life;
No more paparazzi, frenzies or controversy hype;
Good bye, so long—never, never;
For you, Michael will live on through your music,
your infectious smile and our hearts forever and ever!


Posted at 1:28AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Janice Carter

59. What’s up with all these turds coming out the woodwork??? Free publicity…

Next will be Priscilla Presley and Macaulay Culkin…

RIP Michael...

Posted at 4:01AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Al Sharpton is whore

60. Al the S!%T starter makes everything look like HATE and a BLACK thing! He is so one track minded on hate and also a very peranoid freak. He will just ruin Michael Jackson,s funeral if he has one and he speaks all his hate will come out. Go away Al and stay the hell gone.

Posted at 8:28AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Daniel

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