Despite being mocked by the rapper in his 'Just Lose It' music video three
years ago, Michael would love to join forces with the controversial star.

He said: "The guy is a lyrical genius and I would love to work with him."
Michael was left angry after Eminem dressed in a 'Thriller'-style outfit in
the 2004 promo, and mocked the infamous accident when Michael's hair caught
fire while filming a Pepsi advert in 1984.

In another scene, Eminem is seen dressed as the 'Billie Jean' singer in bed
with young boys dancing around him.
At the time, Michael, 48, was at the center of child abuse allegations.

Despite being cleared of all charges in 2005, the singer's career nose dived
and is yet to recover.

It was recently revealed Michael had acquired the rights to some of Eminem's
biggest hits, after he purchased Famous Music LLC from Viacom.

Meanwhile, Ne-Yo claims he is working on the new Michael Jackson album, and the star says he's well aware of the pitfalls that may come with the job reports netmusiccountdown.

Ne-Yo said, "I'm not trying to top Thriller. Anybody trying to top something that's already been done is fighting a losing battle."

"It was a different industry back then, a different way of thinking and people were easier to impress. Everything in music has been done now, so Michael needs to find his place again."