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Rodney Jerkins recently reflected on Introducing JAY-Z to the late Michael Jackson before his iconic Summer Jam cameo and appeared to suggest HOV was potentially starstruck during the interaction.
In a recent interview, Jerkins revealed the behind-the-scenes story of the moment he introduced JAY-Z to Michael Jackson. The meeting would end up culminating in one of the most unforgettable moments in Hip-Hop history by essentially uniting the music titans on the same stage for the first time ever.
Jerkins, who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, recounted how the introduction between the King of Pop and the rap mogul came about. He explained that the connection was initiated by a request from JAY-Zβs team.
βSo I get the call from my man, Big Chuck, whoβs from Brooklyn, and Big John, the publisher that heβs now the CEO of Sony/ATV,β Rodney Jerkins said. βAnd he was like, βYo, Jay really want to meet Michael. Can you make that happen?β I was like, βI got you.'β
The meeting took place in the studio, where JAY-Z, known for his cool demeanor and unshakeable confidence, found himself in awe of Jackson. Jerkins described the scene, detailing how the βBig Pimpin'β rapper appeared to fawning over the βThrillerβ hitmaker.
βThat was the most humble I ever seen JAY-Z in my life,β Jerkins said. βFor real. He could vouch for it. He had to feel a little bit intimidated. I knew Jay to be so cool and just soβand you could tell it was just like, it was a different thing when he got with Mike.β
In a recent interview, Jerkins revealed the behind-the-scenes story of the moment he introduced JAY-Z to Michael Jackson. The meeting would end up culminating in one of the most unforgettable moments in Hip-Hop history by essentially uniting the music titans on the same stage for the first time ever.
Jerkins, who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, recounted how the introduction between the King of Pop and the rap mogul came about. He explained that the connection was initiated by a request from JAY-Zβs team.
βSo I get the call from my man, Big Chuck, whoβs from Brooklyn, and Big John, the publisher that heβs now the CEO of Sony/ATV,β Rodney Jerkins said. βAnd he was like, βYo, Jay really want to meet Michael. Can you make that happen?β I was like, βI got you.'β
The meeting took place in the studio, where JAY-Z, known for his cool demeanor and unshakeable confidence, found himself in awe of Jackson. Jerkins described the scene, detailing how the βBig Pimpin'β rapper appeared to fawning over the βThrillerβ hitmaker.
βThat was the most humble I ever seen JAY-Z in my life,β Jerkins said. βFor real. He could vouch for it. He had to feel a little bit intimidated. I knew Jay to be so cool and just soβand you could tell it was just like, it was a different thing when he got with Mike.β
