Then for the abominable finale, Jackson’s two earlier children, Prince Michael and Paris, accustomed the Grammys’ Lifetime Achievement on their father’s behalf. (Michael’s youngest son, Prince II aka “Blanket,” remained backstage.)

Instead of alms a assortment of his better records, Celine Dion, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, and Smokey Robinson abutting for a achievement of Jackson’s “Earth Song” as a 3D adaptation of the video from This Is It played in the background. Additionally, some of Jackson’s advance vocals were additionally acclimated for the alive rendition.