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Originally Posted by K-Wise
I'm pretty sure he'll lose this lawsuit because it's somewhat of a parody. Either way this isn't really the wisest choice to make.
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He might be able to go the "defamation of character" route. I don't know who I'd root for in this case, except for perhaps a draw where they are both removed from the public eye.
Ananova - Jackson Set To Sue Eminem Over Video
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Michael Jackson is poised to sue Eminem over the rapper's new video which depicts the superstar playing with young children, according to reports.
The video for Eminem's new single Just Lose It also pokes fun at Jacko's plastic surgery and an incident when his hair caught fire filming a commercial 20 years ago.
Eminem appears made up as Jackson in the Thriller star's trademark red leather jacket and trousers.
In one scene his nose falls off, and Eminem raps: "Come here little kiddie, on my lap, guess who's back with a brand new rap. And I don't mean rap as in a case of child molestation."
It ends with Eminem's Jacko sitting on a bed with kids bouncing up and down behind him.
The Daily Star said Jackson is considering legal action if the rapper does not scrap the promo.
Jackson's spokesman said: "The Jackson family feels the video is demeaning and disrespectful and hopes Eminem will pull it.
"Michael is very displeased and doesn't want it shown."
The video was aired on MTV an VH1 for the first time at the weekend.
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I wonder if Cynthetiq has any info on this.