Sheryl Crow sexually harassed by manager Michael Jackson | Stars

entertainment">Looking back on that time, Crow says she was very naive as a young musician. “It was incredible for someone from a small town to see the world and work with the biggest pop star,” she says. “But I also immediately got a crash course in how things work in the music industry.”

entertainment">At the time, there were rumors that Jackson had a crush on his backing singer Crow, even offering her millions to have a child with him. According to the singer, DiLeo had helped those stories out, “to make it seem like Mike was interested in women.”

entertainment">However, it was DiLeo who was after her. He is said to have promised Crow to make her a big star as he started sexually harassing her. If she refused, his big plans for her would be dashed. According to the singer, that is exactly what happened in the end. “It’s interesting to think about things like that now, the sexual harassment I experienced on that tour, to talk about that in the era of MeToo. I feel like we’ve come a long way since then, but we’re not there yet.”

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