Prince Michael Jackson is remembering Michael Jackson\u2019s legacy.
During the Thriller Night Halloween Party event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic album and single on Friday evening, the 25-year-old son of the late King of Pop opened up to PEOPLE about how much he misses the presence of his dad in his life after losing him over a decade ago.
\u201cI think about him every day,\u201d Prince told PEOPLE. \u201cThere are a lot of complexities in life that I feel parents teach their children [about], so without that, there\u2019s some confusion there. And also, it\u2019s a big legacy to uphold, you know? It would be great if I knew how he would like it to be upheld. So, in that way, I think about him every day.\u201d
Noting that he regularly listens to his dad\u2019s music, Prince \u2014 the oldest of Michael\u2019s three kids \u2014 added, \u201cSo much of his personality, so much of him, is in his music. And what I miss probably the most about him, I was talking to somebody about it, are his hands. He had really strong, really big hands. Firm, but they were gentle. It\u2019s tough to explain.\u201d
The Jackson family has been hosting the Halloween event annually with an aim to raise funds for their charities \u2014 the Heal Los Angeles Foundation and the DeeDee Jackson Foundation.
\u201cWe have different focuses in our missions, but we\u2019re essentially here to heal the community in whatever way that we can,\u201d Prince told PEOPLE of the non-profits.
ight also saw some notable guests in attendance, including other Jackson family members Paris Jackson and Bigi Jackson, as well as family friend Chris Tucker.
Later in the party, Tucker, 51, and Steve Harvey were honored with the inaugural \u201cMan in The Mirror\u201d Award, which celebrates influential individuals using their platforms for good. (Harvey, 65, was not able to attend due to a scheduling conflict, but sent a video to thank the Jackson family for the recognition.)
This year\u2019s event was also particularly special given that the Jackson family and fans are celebrating 40 years since the release of Michael\u2019s best-selling album of all time Thriller, and the single of the same name.
\u201cIt is such an honor,\u201d Prince explained of paying tribute to his dad\u2019s music. \u201cLike, you could feel the electricity in the air. I wasn\u2019t born when Thriller came out, I remember the 25th anniversary, so for me to be here on this platform, able to celebrate my father and his achievements, there\u2019s nothing like it. There\u2019s really nothing like it.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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