Chris Tucker on Michael Jackson’s Generosity: “He Gave Me Everything… Until the Rolls Royce”

When Chris Tucker talks about his late friend Michael Jackson, the stories are never short of laughter and heart. The comedian and actor, known for his sharp wit, often recalls the King of Pop not just as an icon, but as one of the most generous people he ever met.

“Michael Jackson was just so nice, mehn,” Tucker once said. “You’d be around him and he’d just get happy—and if you liked something he had, he’d give it to you. I complimented his flat-screen TV once, saying how much I loved it… and he gave it to me!”

What started as a simple compliment turned into a pattern. Tucker admitted that once he realized how giving Michael was, he started “liking” everything. “The Black in me came out,” he joked. “I started liking everything Michael Jackson had after that. And he gave me everything I liked.”

But the generosity had its limits. The punchline came when Tucker complimented Michael’s brand-new Rolls Royce. “He said, ‘You like it, Chris?’ and I said, ‘Yeah, I like it.’ Then Michael said, ‘You better go buy one, ‘cause I ain’t giving no Rolls Royce.’”

The story captures not only Tucker’s comedic charm but also the playful, kind, and human side of Michael Jackson—a side many fans never got to see.

Two global stars, bonded by laughter, respect, and a string of unforgettable memories.