Michael Jackson , Diana Ross met when he was 9 years old . Jackson wrote in 1981 he wanted Ross to take care of his kids if he was unable . Essence managing editor : Pair shared a bond , Ross is a great mother . But Jackson said the hit was about groupies . Ross told Ebony in 1981 : ` ` I would tell her anything , the most private of secrets ''
Michael Jackson , Diana Ross met when he was 9 years old . Jackson wrote in 1981 he wanted Ross to take care of his kids if he was unable . Essence managing editor : Pair shared a bond , Ross is a great mother . Ross told Ebony in 1981 : ` ` I would tell her anything , the most private of secrets ''