(Hollywood, CA) In a revelation that further complicates the settling of singer Michael Jackson’s $500 million estate, a 26 year old Detroit man has stepped forward claiming to be the love child of the deceased King of Pop and Billie Jean Grabowski of Gary, IN.

Over the years, Jackson has made repeated denials of his paternity, often to the beat of a distinctive and funky bass line.

Those closest to Jackson remembered how they frequently warned him about getting mixed up with obsessed fans.

“I always told him, ‘Be careful what you do, don’t go around breaking young girls’ hearts,’ ” said Quincy Jones, who produced Jackson’s album Thriller. 

Jackson’s son has fond memories of his mother, who he described as a beauty queen from a movie scene, but he wishes he could have spent more of his childhood with his dad.

“It’s the father-son stuff we never got to do together that I regret the most,” said Jackson’s son. “You know, like us playing catch and him dangling me over balconies, that sort of thing.”