Priscilla Presley Slams Reality Star For Lying About Being Gifted Elvis Items
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On February 7, Jackass star Bam Margera shared several photos from a “lunch with Priscilla Presley.”
Jackass is a popular MTV reality stunt show that ran for two seasons beginning in the year 2000. The franchise became so popular that multiple movies were made, and the stars of the show continued making appearances together as recently as 2021 and 2022 for Jackass Shark Week.
Margera promoted his lunch with Presley on both of his Instagram accounts – the verified @bam_margera and the unverified page @captiancreamstain.
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He shared several videos of Priscilla saying “Happy Birthday” to his son, Phoenix Wolf Margera.
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However, Phoenix’s birthday is December 23rd and the video was taken on February 7th. Bam also shared that Priscilla gifted him a robe and a ring that once belonged to Elvis Presley. Bam’s father, Phil, is a huge Elvis fan, so he gave the robe to him. Bam then gave the ring to rapper/singer Yelawolf, who showed it off on Instagram, writing, “Priscilla gave Bam one of Elvis’s robes and a ring of his as well the other night in L.A .. Bam gifted that ring to me .. it popped on my finger like it was made for me and I can’t lie it was a bit emotional .. Elvis was my first piece of vinyl .. it was also a gift when I was only 7 years old .. some things are just too amazing not to share with you all .. thank you Priscilla.”
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Priscilla, however, is shutting down these claims.
She says that she, nor her son Navarone, never gave Bam anything that ever belonged to Elvis. Priscilla is claiming that the ring and robe and ring were Bam’s and he comeplte4ly lied to his family, friends, and the public about their origins.
In fact, if you search back on Bam’s Instagram account, he shared a photo of the Elvis ring he claims was gifted to him in February…on December 17, 2022.
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Here’s how Priscilla shut down Bam’s claims:
“When I was asked by my son to have a ‘new friend’ come over for a visit, I had no idea who he was or that later he would choose to post photos and false stories,” Priscilla said in a statement on Tuesday (Feb. 14). “He came over, talked non-stop about his new ventures and personal struggles and asked for a photo with me for his father, who is a big fan.”
She continued, “At no time during the visit did I give him anything of Elvis’. I still have everything he ever touched. I would never disrespect Elvis who was the love of my life by giving away anything that belonged to him. I have always protected them for the fans. Elvis belonged to all of you, and I cherish my life with him too much to ever squander anything. I do hope this man gets the help he needs and does what is right.”
In her statement, she called Bam “a dishonest and unstable individual” and wants “no further communication” with him. Bam has publicly struggled with different types of addiction throughout his life.
After she released her statement, Bam apologized on his Instagram to Priscilla and Navarone for being a “jackass,” shared the photo of the robe he was “gifted,” but never took ownership for making anything up and is still claiming Navarone gave him the two items. He also said he is going to make Navarone a necklace, but shared a photo of Navarone wearing said necklace on February 7th.
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As Elvis fans, we appreciate Priscilla for clearing up this matter.
