Michael Jackson was training son Prince Michael for singing career

Michael Jackson was grooming his oldest son to follow in his footsteps as the next King of Pop.

While Michael reportedly wanted Prince Michael, 12, “to enjoy his childhood,” the record-setting “Thriller” legend was diligently training the preteen to make an impact on the charts in coming  years.

A Jackson Camp insider tells In Touch Weekly: “Michael has been voice-coaching him and asked to do a duet with Prince on his tour.”

“They’ve been working on a track.”

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