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Do you remember when Magic Johnson had a cameo in Michael Jackson’s music video? Despite having hundreds of millions of fans all over the world, the global pop icon worked with the Lakers legend to appeal to more fans. In the spring of 1992, the music video was released, and it garnered high praise from fans all over the world. The NBA community was pleasantly surprised to see the former NBA star in the music video.

The dream collaboration between Michael Jackson, Eddie Murphy and Magic Johnson was a surprising revelation for many.

The infamous Magic Johnson cameo in “Remembering the time”

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After contracting HIV at the peak of his NBA career, Magic announced his retirement from the NBA in 1991. However, after Magic Johnson retired, another star in the ‘Music and Entertainment’ world was on the rise. The ‘King of Pop’, Michael Jackson, had finally split from the Jackson Five and was making waves across the world.

Michael Jackson invited the three-time NBA champion for dinner. In the dinner, both the legends enjoyed ‘KFC’ before MJ asked Magic to do a cameo in his then upcoming music video “Remembering the time“.

MJ knew that despite retiring from the NBA abruptly, Magic’s charm as a global celebrity was undeniable. Despite facing a lot of setbacks in his life, the former Lakers superstar has amassed an enormous amount of wealth thanks to his sharp business acumen.

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Magic Johnson’s billion dollar business empire

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A crucial part of his business empire is the ?Magic Johnson Enterprises?. This includes a T.G.I. Friday in Los Angeles, thirty-one ?Burger King? joints, twelve 24-hour-fitness centers, a number of movie theatres and malls, and a staggering 100 ?Starbucks? locations among other businesses across the country.

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His multiple successful business ventures have helped him successfully convert his $40 million career earnings into a billion-dollar business empire. Magic Johnson?s current net worth stands at a whopping $620,000,000 as he soon looks to make it to the billionaire?s list.

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