You'll Be Shocked To Find Out How Much Michael Jackson Has Made Since He Died

It's been over six years since Michael Jackson died.. however that hasn't stopped him from making A LOT of money!

According to TMZ, Jackson’s estate has grossed $2 billion since his death, thanks to the film This Is It, the Cirque Du Soleil show Michael Jackson: The Immortal World and things like album sales, merchandise and... whatever else it is people buy with Michael Jackson’s face on it.

But, as TMZ explains, not all, or really any, of that $2 billion is profit. Here is their breakdown of Jackson’s estate’s finances:

After expenses, that $2 bil gets whittled down to around $800 million — which is a very good return.

But the $800 mil gets significantly cut by taxes ... we’re told to around $450 mil.

MJ’s debts at the time of his death were around $500 million, so just on those 2 numbers the estate approaches being in the black.

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