The ‘Locked Up’ singer says the dedication of Michael drove him to take pills.
Jackson didn’t want to disappoint his fans
Akon became a very good friend of Michael Jackson towards the end of the King of Pop’s life. He saw how dedicated he was to his craft. During the time spent with Jackson, the “Smack That” singer saw him standing for weeks. He was preparing for what turned out to be his last residence, This Is It.
In a recent interview with The Sun, Akon alluded to the dedication of Michael at his work. The St. Louis native claimed that selflessness was the reason the pop star started taking pills in the first place. Jackson died in 2009 an overdose of the anesthetic Propofol and benzodiazepines.
“He was so happy and excited to go to London, set those 50 dates and remind the world who he was and what his value to pop music was. He hasn’t even slept. That’s why he was taking sleeping pills because he was too excited. » said Akon at the site. He also shared that the Thriller star wanted to give fans the experience of a lifetime with his latest show.
Pour Akonwhen you love your job like Michael did, it is difficult to rest.