Over the course of the passing weekend, speculation has been circulating that the King of Pop was suffering from a rare yet fatal lung condition that has put him in bedrest for the past couple of weeks. Celebrity journalist, Ian Halperin, stated that Jackson is in severe condition as he released unofficial information to the media.

Sometime this morning representatives from the Jackson camp released a statement clarifying the rumors of MJ’s illness and denying any such lung condition.

“Concerning [Halperin’s] allegations, we would hope in the future that legitimate media will not continue to be exploited by such an obvious attempt to promote this unauthorized ‘biography. The writer’s wild allegations concerning Mr. Jackson’s health are a total fabrication. Mr. Jackson is in fine health and finalizing negotiations with a major entertainment company and television network for both a world tour and a series of specials and appearances.”

Keep posted to 24hourhiphop.com for updated news on this ongoing Michael Jackson illness cover story.