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Michael Jackson and Akon Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Akon is one of the handfuls of artists who were lucky enough to collaborate with Michael Jackson before his untimely passing. The R&B singer - who first recorded alongside Jackson on the "Thriller 25th Anniversary" album - said working with the King of Pop was an "incredible" experience.
"I expected him to be a diva, not as talkative, you know what I mean, distant, send messages through other people, " Akon said of Jackson during an interview Monday on NBC's the "Today" show with co-host Meredith Vieira. "But he was just so direct, so humble, it was incredible."
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The singer revealed that he and Michael also worked on another song, yet to be released, called "Hold My Hand," which includes the lyrics, "This life don't last forever / its what you waited for."
"It didn't really hit me until right now... life don't last forever," Akon explained. "So once you're here, you've got to make the best of it and leave something behind that people can really cherish."
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As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, a public memorial will be held for Jackson on Tuesday at The Staples Center in LA. Over 1.6 million people entered a lottery for a chance to attend the service.
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NonofoWow thats so amazing i dint see that line comingreport abuseposted October 8, 2009 9:47 AM PDT
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Alfarsiakon ihope see you coz you perfect man akon ilove u konvicted is astarreport abuseposted September 10, 2009 2:07 AM PDT
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RonkisAKON NICE SHOW I LIKE IT AND I LIKE UR DRESS AND M J R I P.report abuseposted September 4, 2009 1:59 PM PDT
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shiphiraAKON YOU JUST MAKE ME..........................LOOKING FORWARD TO BUY THE ALBUM SOOOOOOOOO SORRYreport abuseposted July 22, 2009 3:12 PM PDT
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shiphiraAKON YOU JUST MAKE ME..........................LOOKING FORWARD TO BUY THE ALBUM SOOOOOOOOO SORRYreport abuseposted July 22, 2009 3:11 PM PDT
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IamhomeAmazing how these people get lyrics inspired from God Himself, sending them and the rest of us a message. It goes to show all of us that we better make sure that we are right with God. That we don't just go to Him when we have problems,but have a relationship with Him and Christ. Jesus said 2 those who did works,depart from Me,I never knew you. It's not about religion but relationsreport abuseposted July 6, 2009 8:42 PM PDT
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LauraThis whole thing is so sad. I live in indy and that song actually played on 100.9 for a few days. It is really a well written and touching song.report abuseposted July 6, 2009 8:37 PM PDT
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LauraThis whole thing is so sad. I live in indy and that song actually played on 100.9 for a few days. It is really a well written and touching song.report abuseposted July 6, 2009 8:37 PM PDT
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LauraThis whole thing is so sad. I live in indy and that song actually played on 100.9 for a few days. It is really a well written and touching song.report abuseposted July 6, 2009 8:37 PM PDT
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pupp.czGREAT ARTICLE...LOOKING FORWARD TO BUYING THE NEW SONG WITH AKON, THIS IS A REAL SAD THING,THAT COULD HAVE BEEN TREATED,.report abuseposted July 6, 2009 8:26 PM PDT
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