| "Monster" | |
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| Song by Michael Jackson (disputed) featuring 50 Cent | |
| from the album Michael | |
| Released | December 10, 2010 |
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| Length | 5:04 |
| Label | Epic |
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"Monster" is a song credited to American singer and recording artist Michael Jackson, featuring American rapper 50 Cent, released on the 2010 edition of Jackson's first posthumous album, Michael. The song was allegedly written by Jackson, Eddie Cascio, James Porte, and its rap part was written by Curtis Jackson. Along with "Breaking News" and "Keep Your Head Up", the song was allegedly recorded in the Porte/Cascios' basement in 2007. These tracks have been controversial since their release, with Jackson's fans and family members doubting their authenticity.
On August 21, 2018, the California Court of Appeal heard the oral argument for the appeal. It was incorrectly reported that Sony Music had conceded that the three songs "Breaking News", "Keep Your Head Up" and "Monster" were indeed performed by an impersonator, Jason Malachi, and not Jackson. However, Sony's lawyer Zia Modabber stated that "no one has conceded that Michael Jackson did not sing the songs".[1] On July 6, 2022, Jackson's estate and Sony Music removed the song from streaming services Spotify and Apple Music amid allegations that the vocals are not Jackson's.