Earlier this week, Jackson, 50, filed legal papers making the Sycamore Valley Ranch Company the new owner.

The company is linked to investment firm Colony Capital, which bailed the singer out in March when he owed $24.5m £16m on the property.

When it bought the debt, Neverland was a week away from being auctioned off.

The refinancing deal had meant that Jackson could keep the sprawling property.

Jackson, whose huge catalogue of hit records includes Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror, has not lived at Neverland since he was acquitted of child molestation charges in 2005.

Fantasy land

It is not clear what will now happen to the property, which he bought in 1987.

The property, which Jackson aimed to turn into a fantasy land, is named after an island in the story Peter Pan, where children never grow up.

He built a zoo and fairground on the 2,800 acre 1,100 hectare property which is north west of Santa Barbara.

It was closed in 2006 after Jackson failed to pay his staff or maintain proper insurance.

(Source: BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Jackson gives up Neverland ranch.)

Editorial:

This just seems wrong.  Then again, I’ve always felt the same about the ranch itself.

Though, what other residence so perfectly displays the enigma that is MJ?  And, who is just chillin’ living next door to Neverland?  How weird must that be?

Also, I’ve always wondered what would happen if MJ got with Mariah Carey.  Who would regress to the younger age?  Currently, she’s stuck on 13 (butterflies, rainbows, charm bracelets, etc – though moving up to 15 with Nick Cannon), and Jackson is stuck on 11.

Things that make you go “hmmmmm”.

Living out in California has been kinda strange. I meet alot of new people on an alarmingly constant basis. Most of which are self-absorbed and only hold a conversation with you so they can hear themselves speak. Many of them are actually cool people. However, almost all of them ask the SAME questions, many of which are ridiculous. A while back, I wrote them down as they were asked to me and in this Note I will be giving the answers to these ACTUAL questions I’ve been asked as of January 2nd, 2008. Yeh, it’s dated, but watever……enjoy:

The Prophet’s Yes and No’s

In General:

Yes, I am black.
Yes, I get angry.
No, I am not ALWAYS angry
Yes, I like rap music.
Yes, I enjoy rapping.
No, I am not a rapper
No, I am NOT trying to get a record deal.

Yes, I hold a degree.
No, that doesn’t make me smarter than you (other things do, lol j/k)

Yes, I am Texan.
Yes, I own a cowboy hat.
No, I don’t know where it is.
No, if I knew where it was I wouldn’t be wearing it.
Yes, I’ve rode a horse.
No, I have never owned a horse.

On Appearance:

Yes, I wear my jeans below my natural waste line
No, I do not wear my jeans below the midpoint of my ass.
Yes, I like my clothes to match
Yes, I also like not matching my clothes too

No, I don’t have a “nickname” like Lil’ [Insert Letter]-dawg.
Yes, I despise patterned logo jackets
No, I will NEVER wear a fitted, ever.
Yes, I MIGHT wear a cap…maybe.
Yes, I like jewelry.
Yes, I own several piece and chains.
No, they do not hang past my crotch.
No, I will never wear them again.
And No, you can’t have them.

On Beliefs:

Yes, I am Roman Catholic
Yes, I am aware of the contradictions of the Catholic faith
Yes, I am aware of the contradictions of the Christian faith
And Yes, I am still Catholic.
No, my religion isn’t “better” than yours.
And no, yours isn’t “better” than mine.

Yes, I believe in Jesus Christ
Yes, Jesus had a posse.
And yes, they rolled deep.
Yes, I believe Jesus was HILARIOUS!
Yes, I believe he got his sense of humour from his pops, ’cause THAT dude is funny.
No, I do not believe in “Dinosaurs” at all.
No, I do not believe the first moon walk took place when it did.
Columbus wasn’t looking for spices.
Yes, it is likely that he was looking for people to sell as prostitutes/slaves or something dealing with personal gain and likely bloodshed.
Yes, I take Columbus Day off.

Yes, a candle burning for eight days is a miracle.
So yes, we should all celebrate Hanukah.
And yes, we should all get 8 days off work.

On Virtues:

No, I’m not a saint.
Yes, I like to believe I’m one.
Yes, it makes me feel good to think like that.
Yes, I believe lying is a waste of your time and more importantly, mine.
Yes, I will waste my time if my life depended on it.
Yes, I tell you exactly what I’m thinking.
Yes, I get over things quickly.

On Vices:

Yes, I am very sarcastic.
Yes, that comes off as arrogance.
No, I am not arrogant, nor a dick.
No, I don’t use sarcasm as an excuse to be a dick and get away with it.
Yes, I sometimes use sarcasm as an excuse to be a dick and get away with it.
No, I am not in denial
Yes, I am in denial.
Drunkenness is never an excuse, no matter how much you feel that it should count as one.
No, I don’t smoke.
No, I don’t drink…Clorox.
Yes, I tell you exactly what I’m thinking!
No, I can’t let hypocrites get away with the dumb shit they say.
Yes, it takes a great deal to actually get me angry.
No, you NEVER want to see me angry.
No, do not follow me when I walk away.
Yes, I’m serious, don’t follow me.
‘Cause yes, I will fuck you up.
No, I am not in denial.

On Friends:

Yes, I enjoy the company of others
No, I will not be crippled without.
Yes, I believe in second chances
Yes, I’ll fight for you (literally)
No, I will not fight for you off some dumb shit.
No, I will not just watch you get your ass beat.
Yes, I will take a hit for you
And Yes, I will fuck you up.
No, I don’t want your support if you don’t REALLY support me
Yes, I want you to call me fucked up if you feel that way,
And Yes, I will fuck you up.

On Women:

Yes, I am Nigerian.

No I don’t live in a hut.
No, I’m not obsessively controlling
Yes, if I’m not angry/mad and you keep asking me, the answer will become yes.
Yes, you need to be able to make me laugh.
Yes, I do believe that women should be treated w/ utmost respect
Yes, I believe that you should give a good woman as much of the world that you can safely (and legally) afford.
Yes, I choose my battles.
Yes, I believe in compromise.
No, I do not negotiate with terrorists.

I think that’s all for now….