Especially when they're stolen from his locker by a teammate.
Cochran and Sharpton said they would be willing to work with the Recording Artists Coalition, which includes the likes of Don Henley, Sheryl Crow, the Dixie Chicks, Billy Joel and Clint Black.
Jackson's deal with Sony is considered to be one of the most lucrative in the record business. He is currently battling his longtime label over their support for his latest album, Invincible, which has sold about 2 million records since its October release and is considered a commercial disappointment.
Yesterday's New York Daily News quoted an unnamed executive who said Jackson was using Sharpton and Cochran to try and get out of his contract with Sony and owed the company $200 million for promotion and studio time.
Jackson's statement said: "For Sony to make a false claim that I owe them $200 million is outrageous and offensive.''
In response, Sony said: "We have never issued any statement verbally or in writing claiming that Michael Jackson owes us $200 million. As a result, we are baffled by the comments issued today by his press representatives.''
There has been speculation that Sony has urged Jackson to pay off his debt by forsaking his share of Sony/ATV, a music publishing joint venture that owns the rights to many Jackson songs and most of the Beatles catalog.
At the news conference, Sharpton acknowledged talking to both Jackson and Sony Music chairman Tommy Mottola.
"Clearly Mr. Jackson has lawyers to deal with his contract,'' Sharpton said.
THE COUNT: COACHELLA, FROM THE COUCH
The coziest way to experience the fest (4/18a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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