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You just know this only came about because Michelle Obama had to molly whop her hubby for a whole week about the issue!

But anyway, People Magazine are reporting via the AP, that Barack Obama has done some more public acknowledging of Michael Jackson’s contribution to American life.

People Reports: A week after Michael Jackson’s sudden and shocking death, President Obama has finally offered his thoughts, saying the pop icon will “go down in history as one of our greatest entertainers.” 

“I grew up on his music,” said Obama, who, at 47, is three years younger than Jackson. “I still have all his stuff on my iPod.” 

But the president added in an interview Thursday with the Associated Press that he also felt that Jackson lived a “tragic and in many ways sad personal life.” 

It stirred controversy in the news media – especially at predominantly African-American outlets – when Obama did not release a formal public statement upon Jackson’s death last week, something typically done by the White House when a prominent public figure dies. 

Instead, Obama quietly sent a private letter of condolence to the Jackson family, the contents of which neither side has disclosed. 

Obama waved away any controversy over his weeklong silence, telling AP White House correspondent Jennifer Loven: “Look, you’re the first person who’s actually asked me about it.” 

A good point from Obama! But it did look kinda odd!

HORIWOOD: If Barack Obama wants to be remembered in his death fondly, for his contribution to American life, than the wise, well-mannered part of Mister Obama’s better judgement, stepped up to the plate to acknowledge MJ a bit better.

Why should anyone acknowledge one in their death, if they did not acknowledge another great. We ALL have issues. Obama is only a few years in the spotlight after all, so congrats Mr President for acknowledging one of your country’s greatest entertainers who ever lived. Barry cam around.