If you were wondering why Michael Jackson’s family was not present in the 52nd Grammy Awards where he was given a tribute, wonder no more. The King of Pop’s brother Randy has confirmed that they were “not invited to the awards.”

Michael was honored on Sunday with a Lifetime Achievement award at the event, where his children Prince and Paris Jackson accepted the award on behalf of their father who passed away last year June.

Michael’s brother and former bandmate Randy wrote on his Twitter page, “So proud, my brother being honored tonight with the Lifetime Achievement Award. My family would love to be there but, truth is, we weren’t invited. Do you want more truth? Let me be clear. When I said ‘my family’ I meant my brothers, sisters, and parents.”

Michael’s three children—Paris, 11; Prince Michael I, 12; and seven-year-old Prince Michael II (also known as Blanket)—were there to honor their father but Randy is convinced the children were only invited as an afterthought.

(article and photo source: Times Live)