Prince Knew the Truth Behind Michael Jackson’s Death – But Where’s the Missing Diary?

When Michael Jackson passed away in 2009, the world mourned the loss of a musical icon. But behind the headlines, the tributes, and the global outpouring of grief, a darker narrative was quietly unfolding—one involving power struggles, betrayal, and a diary that vanished without a trace. Now, years later, whispers suggest that Prince, another music legend, might have known far more than he ever said.

Despite rumors that Prince and Michael Jackson were lifelong rivals, the truth is far more nuanced. Behind closed doors, the two were bound by a common enemy—an industry they both believed sought to control, silence, or even destroy them. While fans remember their legendary careers, few realize they may have shared fears, secrets, and possibly, warnings about the fate that eventually befell them both.

In the final weeks before his death, Michael began documenting his thoughts in a secret diary. Within its pages, he wrote about his aspirations, fears, and growing paranoia that someone was following him—someone who wanted to take his life and seize his music catalog. According to those familiar with the diary, it was filled with names, plans, business ideas, and suspicions. But after his death, the diary mysteriously disappeared. Was it merely lost in the chaos? Or was it deliberately taken to ensure the truth never surfaced?

Michael’s diary entries revealed grand ambitions. He wanted to become the first multi-billionaire entertainer, not just through music, but by launching his own merchandise lines—sodas, cookies, and even a Broadway play based on his life. He also dreamed of earning $20 million a week, envisioning partnerships with global brands like Nike and hosting large-scale shows like Cirque du Soleil.

Yet amid these aspirations, Michael expressed deep fear. He believed someone was stalking him—intent on destroying him. In one haunting line, he wrote, “Evil people everywhere. They want to destroy me and take over my publishing company. The system wants to destroy me for my catalog. I’m not selling it.”

He wasn’t alone in this fear. His sister, LaToya Jackson, later echoed these concerns, stating that Michael confided in her numerous times about threats to his life. She claimed that Dr. Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for administering the drugs that caused Michael’s overdose, was simply a scapegoat. According to her, Michael believed powerful people wanted his music rights—and would do anything to get them.

Prince, too, had similar struggles with the music industry. He famously scrawled the word “Slave” on his face during performances to protest how record labels treated artists. Signed with Warner Brothers, Prince was frustrated that they owned his name and masters. In defiance, he changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol and became known as “The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.” He even vowed to re-record his entire catalog, just to reclaim ownership.

In interviews, Prince candidly spoke about the harsh realities of the music business. He noted that as long as artists were signed to contracts, they’d only ever see a small share of the profits. He encouraged Black artists to envision a world where they controlled the game—not just played in it. It was a sentiment Michael likely would have shared.

Prince once explained how Warner Brothers refused to sell him his masters, so he began re-recording everything. “Now you will have two catalogs with pretty much exactly the same music—except mine will be better,” he said. He dared fans to choose who to support: the corporate machine or his independent label.

Given these shared battles, it’s entirely possible that Michael and Prince spoke about their struggles. While the media often painted them as enemies, the reality was more complex. There were famous snubs—like Prince turning down a duet with Michael for the song Bad, or declining to participate in We Are the World. Michael once criticized Prince for being rude to his family and said he believed Prince saw him as a competitor.

Stories of tension between them have circulated for decades. Michael once joked during an interview that Prince might harm himself someday, adding that he felt Prince had been “mean and nasty” to the Jacksons. A former sound engineer even recalled a ping-pong match between the two, where Prince taunted Michael and later mocked him. Another incident involved Prince aggressively playing bass in Michael’s face during a live performance, which reportedly left Michael feeling disrespected and hurt.

Still, underneath the rivalry was a shared understanding. They both knew the pressures, the manipulations, and the power plays of an industry that often exploited its brightest stars. They were both vocal about how record labels treated Black artists, and they both pushed back—publicly and privately.

It’s that shared experience that has led many to speculate: Did Prince know what really happened to Michael Jackson? Did Michael confide in him about threats to his life, or share names and details that he also wrote in his now-missing diary?

While we may never know the full truth, the disappearance of Michael’s diary remains one of the most suspicious pieces of his legacy. A book filled with fears, names, and plans—gone without explanation. And in the years since his death, no one has come forward to admit they found it. No contents have ever been leaked. Just silence.

Was it taken by someone close to him? Hidden by the very people Michael feared? Or destroyed altogether to erase a trail of inconvenient truths?

As for Prince, he passed away in 2016 under similarly suspicious circumstances. Though officially ruled as an accidental overdose, many of his fans still question the events that led up to his death—especially considering how he too had spoken about threats, industry control, and his struggle to reclaim his art.

Two of the greatest performers of our time—gone too soon. Both deeply aware of the forces working against them. Both fighting for their voices, their music, and their legacy. And now, with Michael’s diary still missing and questions continuing to swirl, one can’t help but wonder:

What truths did that diary hold?

And who made sure the world would never read it?