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Part 1: Rabbi Shmuley & DJ Vlad Argue About God
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In an intimate interview, Rabbi Shmuley reveals how his deep friendship with Michael Jackson began in 1999 after the pop icon was intrigued by the rabbi’s bestselling book *Kosher Sex*. Over thousands of hours together, Shmuley became Michael’s spiritual advisor and confidant, sharing unheard stories and taped conversations that captured Michael’s pain and humanity, later published in *The Soul of Michael Jackson*.
Addressing controversies like the lyrics in “They Don’t Care About Us,” Shmuley emphasized Michael’s respect for Jewish people, highlighting that his private tutor was a Jewish Holocaust survivor whom Michael supported. The rabbi also opened up about Michael’s addiction to prescription medications, explaining Michael differentiated between street drugs and doctor-prescribed painkillers—though this proved fatal. Despite Shmuley’s efforts to intervene, the tragic outcome underscored the vulnerability behind the global superstar’s fame and talent.
