In an incredible interview with filmmaker Daphne Barak, who was originally making a film on the eve of his concert comeback, Michael Jackson’s family nanny Grace Rwaramba (pictured) has revealed some alleged bizarre details of the passed pop idol’s life. Rwandan Grace worked for Jacko for 17 years, and looked after his three children Prince Michael I, Paris and Prince Michael II from birth, calling them her “babies.” Among her claims:
- Jacko often overdosed on prescription drugs, necessitating serious consequences. “I had to pump his stomach many times . . . He always mixed so much of it. There was one period that it was so bad that I didn’t let the children see him,” she says. But when she tried to stage an intervention, he fired her, before re-appointing her.
- When cash-strapped Jackson came into some money, he sent Grace to Florence to spend $1.6m on antiques. “We didn’t even have a home to live in so we had to put the antiques in some storage,” she explained. Jackson also “owed so much money to so many people” and spent the last few years moving his family between hotels and friends houses, without paying bills.
- Michael’s mom, Katherine Jackson, called her early Friday morning to try and find his money stashes. Grace said, “Katherine just called me. She said…Grace, you remember Michael used to hide cash at the house. I am here. Where can it be?’ I told her to look at the garbage bags and under the carpets. But, Daphne, can you believe this? This woman just lost her son a few hours ago and she is calling me to know where the money is!”
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June 29th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
-If That Is So That’s So Sad ! How Could Yhu Be Thinkinq About Money At A Time Like That ! Now That’s What You Call A Gold Digger ! But Any Wat Much Love To The JACKSON fAMILy !!.
June 29th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
I LOVE MICHAEL DEARLY, WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL I USE TO POST HIS PICS ON MY WALL FROM THE RIGHT ON MAGAZINE, WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL BACK IN THE DAYS. MIKE WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN MY HEART. MY HEART IS FULL OF SORROW FOR YOUR FAMILY. AT THIS TIME I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY AT THIS TIME, I’M PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY. MICHAEL WAS A GREAT MAN INSIDE AND OUT. I DON’T CARE WHAT KNOW ONE’S SAYS ABOUT HIM, I LOVE HIM REGARDLESS OF WHAT. I GREW UP ON THE JACKSON’S MUSIC.
June 29th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
AT THIS TIME WE NEED TO BE FOCUS ON HIS CHILDREN WELFARE AND PRAY THAT SOMEONE, THAT CAN SUPPORT THEM LIKE HE DID AND TAKE CARE OF THEM. I PRAY THAT THEY GET COUNSELORING IF THEY NEED IT, AND BE LOVE THE SAME WAY HE LOVE THEM, IT’S NOT ABOUT MONEY I HOPE. MONEY SHOULD BE THE LAST THING ON ANYBODY MIND AT THIS TIME. THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE NEED HEALING FROM THIS LOST. THINK ABOUT THE LOVE HE HAD FOR PEOPLE NOT HIS MONEY.
June 29th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
MICHAEL MADE HIS MONEY LET HIM SPEND IT LIKE HE WANT TO, MIKE DID FOR HIMSELF AND DIDN’T NEED NO HELP. HE HELP ALOT OF CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD, SO LET HIM REST IN PEACE. IF YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT SOMEBODY TALK ABOUT YOURSELF. THAT MEANS BEFORE YOU TRY TO CLEAN UP AROUND HIS BACK DOOR DON’T FORGET TO CLEAN UP YOURS FIRST.
June 29th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Michael,
You are and was a good man. You are in Gods’ kingdom. You paid your vows to God.
Music, is a talented knowlegde gotten from Christ. You were a born again and you are in Heaven.
At moments like these, recalling of his past isn’t important because he was alife and nothing was made know for correction. So, he is a winner in GODS’ home.
June 29th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
As a child I remember Michael Jackson and thought that he was one of the most talented young men that I had ever known. I remember playing his music in my bedroom, I knew every word to every song and woud dance untilI was tired. As I sat in my bed this past weekend watching his video’s, some I rememberd and some I had never seen before, I thought to myself, this would be one individual that I wish I could have had an opportunity to meet. Michael, I pray that your soul in at peace and you are in the arms of those who will take good care of you and you will no longer have to deal with those who judged you without really knowing you and caused you pain. I will miss you and will always remember you as a caring individual that wanted so much for thisworld to be a better place for humanity and it was because of YOU!
Always,
Charlotte
June 29th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Everything comes down to money. The only reason this ex-nanny gave this interview was for MONEY! Everyone has always had their hands OUT as far as MJ was concerned. He did have a horrible past and childhood, one that we can only make rumors or talk about, cuz we have NO IDEA. Every single person he was in contact with, guards, staff, NANNIES etc were only there for money, and he probably had NONE because of all the FALSE claims that he’d “touched” a child, and staff with their hands out. My god people, they only wanted money as well!! If I had that much pressure since I was a small child on me for fame, money and material things, I think I’d end up using drugs to escape the pain. They were never founded claims and they “settled out of court!” I hope he finally rests in peace! His family will have to carry their own dam weight now!!
June 29th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
WE MISS YOU MICHEAL JACKSON WE WILL MISS YOU AND ARE HEART AND YOU NO WANT PEOLE DO FORGET MICHEAL JACKSON BECAUSE HE WAS A GOOD PEOPLE AND MY MOM MEET HIM AND PERSON …WE LOVE YOU MICHEAL JACKSON AND HE AND A BETTER PLACE NOUN “GOD BLESS MICHEAL JACKSON FAMILY” WE LOVE YOU
June 29th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
As a child I remember Michael Jackson and thought that he was one of the most talented young men that I had ever seen. I remember playing his music in my bedroom, I knew every word to every song and would dance untilI I was tired. Thursday, when I heard the news of his death, I immediatley started sobbing, I felt as if I have lost one of my child hood freinds. As I sat in my bed this past weekend watching his video’s, some I remembered and some I had never seen before, I thought to myself, I would have loved to of had the opportunity to have met this person. Michael, I pray that your soul is at peace and you are in the arms of those who will take good care of you and you will no longer have to deal with those who judged you without really knowing you and caused you so much pain. I will miss you, but I feel all I have to do is “look over my shoulders and you will be there” in spirit. I will remember you as a caring individual that wanted so much for this world to be a better place for everyone, and it was, because of YOU!
My prayers go out to the Jackson family, especiall to the children.
Respectfully,
Charlotte
June 29th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Ok yeah her son died also you have to understand you dont want unwanted people to get his money when they are searching his house for evidence. The money is for the kids, so yeah i understand and if the nanny knew where he hid things she does have the right to ask, point blank and she is not a gold digger she has money she has rich kids HELLO.
June 29th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Its sad that even in death people are still trying to take advantage and receive financial gain by saying repulsive things about Michael Jackson. He was an esentric man with great talent. I wish people would stop trying to over shadow the great things he did for children and our world with horrible stories about him. He is a part of the foundest memories of my childhood. He was unfortunate to grow up with Joe Jackson, and has his childhood taken from him by this so called father. I PRAY MICHAEL THAT YOU HAVE FOUND PEACE. Thank you for always staying true to yourself. You will be missed, sorry that the world did not give you this much love and support when you were still with us. REST IN PEACE
June 29th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
(So talented, So unique, Who wouldn’t love him, how could this be, the best thing that could have happen to thee, how could the media try to destroy his name, you all are such a bunch of creeps, try to embrace his legancy, One of God present to the world, who we will miss tremendously, Your time on earth may be gone, but your greatness shall live on, through your children and family,LOVE YOU MICHAEL NOW SLEEP PEACEFULLY) My blessing goes out to the family in great sympathy.
June 29th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Thank you Michael for making my Youth fun and happy. Part of my Youth is Gone, but not forgotten. Michael your sister Janet said at the BET that he is an icon, but he (Michael) was family. That is what is more important then anything that has been said and what will be said; your are family. I love you Michael and Family.
June 29th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Michael Jackson’s life (and his ultimate legacy) represent all that is good and bad in our world. He is arguably one of the most influential human beings of the modern era. Who else transcended race, gender, religion, nationality, etc…Unfortunately, his impact on the worl won’t be realized until the drama surrounding his death settles. What he did (or didn’t do), both with respect to the child abuse and drug abuse allegations, really doesn’t matter now. What does matter is what we (society) learn from his life, his music and his message. Blaming his doctor (assuming he administered the fatal dose) is ridiculous. How could his family members, handlers, etc…not know about his struggles? I understand that his family members/handlers aren’t responsible for his actions, but they shouldnt point the finger either. At the end of the day, we should all agree that there are lessons to be learned…his music is our curriculum. If we truly loved and admired Michael, we would let him rest in peace. For those who can’t let him rest in peace because of what you think he did…consider that there is only one judge…GOD. If you believe that you are without sin, may God bless you. RIP Michael!
June 29th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
I will missed michael very much.lets all pray for his family, in there time of sorrow.
June 29th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
How do you sleep at night? He has moved on and all you can do is talk of how he overdosed, and how his mother called you looking for money. I hope all the money the media is paying you for this information is well worth it
June 29th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Boycott this jerk Becky Howard who is posting these disrespectful articles. Also, his name is Michael Jackson, not jacko you prick.
June 29th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
I usually dont read gossip and really do not know why I am entertaing this, but I do not think that his mother is/was after his money. She probably was trying to gather as much of his things before someone else tried to. So, yeah at a time like that, I guess she would try to find all of her son’s *!**!!~~_@@`(%! ets. The man is a legend people! Come on now. As for the nanny, if this is indeed a true story, how do we even know that she told Mrs. Jackson where his money was and not get it herself? As the old saying goes :if you do not have anything nice to say, please do not say it at all”. We do not like people talking negative/bad about us so why do we do it to others, especially the dead who cannot even defend themselves? What we all need to do is remember the good times and let Michael Jackson REST IN PEACE!
June 29th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
I don’t think the mother is a “GOLD DIGGER.” She probably just wanted to get the money, if there was any throughout the house and put it in a safe place…Because if the police or detectives searched the house they would’ve took it..That’s just my opinion and it’s only right for her to do that..she’s not money hungry, they have money. And the kids should stay with the family (Jackson family). Cause if the mother try to get custody of them, which she probably will try, she’s the one who WANTS THE MONEY….
June 29th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
I f that’s true about michael jackson’s mother, so what that’s her son she has every right to what ever her son has, that’s her business. so grace mind your own business. If michael was still alive you would’nt be talking about him like that, what deal did you make to reveal the lie. I am one of his #1 fans and i don’t appreciate the comments that you are making about my hero. Go get a life and leave the Jackson Family alone!…love you michael always angie l k
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June 29th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
I love michael i remember the first time i heard michael sing, i fell in love with him, he mde me feel so warm inside i felt his love through his songs. He touched my heart then and he touched it now michael you will be forever in my heart. I have so much to say about that this amazing man i can go on and on!… Michael Jackson you are my lovely one i love you!!.
June 29th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
There is alot of us that is going to miss Michael. But four Gods sake let the man lie in peace. He has went through HELL while he was here on earth! There were alot of people that was so jealus of him and done him so wrong.No one has the right to judge him. Its bad enough that his kids mother if thats what you want to call that ~+`@#)`+`%`_(@*)! that she doesnt want them. I know in my heart that Michael will be rolling over in his grave over this cause he loved his kids. No one AND I MEAN NO ONE IS PERFECT BUT WE ALL LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES. Well i will stand by him no matter what. I LOVE YOU MICHAEL !
June 30th, 2009 at 12:01 am
There is alot of us that is going to miss Michael. But four Gods sake let the man lie in peace. He has went through HELL while he was here on earth! There were alot of people that was so jealus of him and done him so wrong.No one has the right to judge him. Its bad enough that his kids mother if thats what you want to call that ()_~`&~@+!+&~*+%$ that she doesnt want them. I know in my heart that Michael will be rolling over in his grave over this cause he loved his kids. No one AND I MEAN NO ONE IS PERFECT BUT WE ALL LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES. Well i will stand by him no matter what. I LOVE YOU MICHAEL !
June 30th, 2009 at 12:27 am
OBVIOUSLY this women was against Michael from the start and was all about money to talk about him when he cant defend himself, get a life…..wat u madd you aint gettin no more money, Katherine probably was trying to keep u from stealing it……… some people are soooo horrible, if you loved his kids you would spare them from the harsh things your saying about him,,, they still have to live in this world…………..MUCH LUV AND RESPECT TO THE JACKSON FAMILY…………..YOUR DEF IN MY PRAYERS………..
June 30th, 2009 at 1:02 am
She probably just wanted to find it before someone else got in there and took it. There is way to much shady things happening. I pray to God the truth is known so the family can really have peace on this whole situation. My prayers go out to the family.
June 30th, 2009 at 8:15 am
I’m an old school brother, that was in High School when the Jackson 5 got their start. Through the years, I have listened to more artist that I can remember, and must say that very few even came close to the many skills that Michael developed during his career. Those who did were usually some what eccentric. Michael Jackson was unequaled by anyone, including Sammy Davis jr. and Elvis. Even if he had never cut one song, all who knew him personally seem to agree that he was a gentle, and loving soul. He made a lot , and helped others make a lot of money. He raised, and gave a lot to charity. But at the time of his final journey, many people seem more concerned about his mistakes, and the negative rumors in his past. SHAME ON YOU ! My heart, and prayers go out to his family, and love ones …………… Jimmy
June 30th, 2009 at 8:43 am
I feel sorry for the whole Jackson family! None of them were ever outwardly close, all the kids were bred for show business. It always seemed that Michael was running from the rest of his family and most of all his father. The one man who made each Jackson child fear not being perfect. Michael was trying to find perfection in every part of his life. It makes me so sad that his self-esteem was that low that he became obsessed with looking perfect, but then again he was raised to be perfect. So many people have been throwing Michael under the bus for so long (his own family included) it’s no wonder he hid money or wanted to look the least like them as possible. It is sad that this man, yes I said man, who had thoughts and feelings could not escape his past, even in death… R.I.P. Michael (the king of pop) Jackson, you can finally take that crown off, that held you down.
Lorilei
June 30th, 2009 at 10:22 am
We really have to stick to the matter at hand the kids, they are our future now. let ’s try to make them see the goodness in their dad as we did, they deserve that right. Who are we to judge him he did’nt judge us he gave us apart of him some took it and some throw it back in is face, if he was’nt perfect he was clost to it. Michael put his heart and soul sweat and tears into his music to please his fans and i thank him , he gave us his all until he could’nt anymore. So let’s give his kids and family the love he has shown us for so many years!!.Always will be the #1 fan of The Jackson Family God Bless You All. Love Angie L K
June 30th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
To all the people that have something bad to say about Michael Jackson and to all of his so called friends who keep saying he was addicted to prescription drugs were was all this insight when he need you the most i guess as long as it was something in it for you his health and well being didn’t matter because if you all were aware of his bizarre behaviors why didn’t you all get him some help now that he is dead you all wanna still dig deep in his pockects with your stories of bizarre behaviors and what the family is doing or not doing you should be a shame of yourseleves STOP TRYING TO GET YOUR 15 minutes of fame off Michael in Death you are so heartless but remember what goes around comes around and GOD’S EYE’S ARE NOT CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 30th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I am so disgusted by this nanny. I really thought that she would be the one to shed the MOST light on MJ humanity, his character, his humility, his genuineness!
Yet this loser wants to sell her story to the media just like everyone else. She probably knew him better than some of her family. Sure he possessed some characterists that are not becoming ( to say the least). But what about the other side of him. She could have easily spoken on that and still made some money! HOW DARE SHE, I wonder what MJ would think of her now. Im disgusted with her totally. We black americans have had to struggle enough without the ~~&!&)`!~&$#+@# istance of each other TEARING US DOWN! IM SO ANGRY! but thats ok. NANNY just know that what goes around will come back. (Just think Michael probably thought the world of this lady!). Spend your media interview check wisely. Because that hopefully will be the last $$ you get from MICHAEL JACKSON or on his behalf.
June 30th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
I love you Michael Jackson. May you rest in Peace!
I pray for your family and all of your many fans.
I also pray that God’s will be done in the lives of all the slick, blood thirsty, inhuman individuals and make a fortune because of you. I pray that the truth prevails. I will perpetuate your goodness to all those that will listen. SMOOOOCHES , till we meet again! I love you!
June 30th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
I figured it wouldnt be long before the nanny started bad mouthing …
let the man rest in peace …
July 8th, 2009 at 12:06 am
Please forgive me for my english mistakes, But i want to say that michael has a pure soul and he was very loving, sensitive and caring person. Any smart human will notice that on the tone of his voice, how calm, peaceful and sensable his voice was!
I don`t care about what others says and it is so sad to have someone in your home for 17 years and after his death you reveal his secrets, What a traitor!
I think if michael jackson spends millions of dollars on whatever he wants that is his right, he was deprived from playing and spending his childhood as a normal kid, he had no friends except his 3 kids. and how sad that his own mother ( that if it is true) she was just concern about money, calling and asking where he keeps the money.
Wish if the whole world try to remember that we are all here in this world for a moment and soon we all be with god. Love, respect, caring, honesty, peace of mind are priceless.
I love Michael jackson dearly, Whatever others says about him abusing drugs, it is a shame! he has been called a child molestor and so many other names while he was purely innocent and everything proofed his innocence, whoever called him those names are the reason of his death today and the reason if MJ was on drugs.
Pray for forgiveness, you never know what tomorrow is bringing for you, and leave him alone, his soul is finaly rested from all those rumors.
Let`s all pray for Michael Jackson his innocents kids and family, God be with them. We all love you dearly Michael jackson. RIP
Peace.