The Million Dollar Man

Joaquin's show in Miami this week has done nothing but create more questions in this ongoing odyssey of his rise from the ashes of an acting career.

During his performance on Wednesday, Joaquin responded to a disrespectful audience member by saying, "I've got $1 million dollars in the bank. What have you got?" Joaquin then jumped off the stage to approach the heckler. Security guards then stepped in and escorted Joaquin off the premises. And if you need to see it for yourself, Casey was there to tape the whole thing, and you can see one version of the attack here.

Of course, I'm fairly sure that Joaquin's comment were existential in nature. I believe he was pointing to the fact that he has found his identity and purpose in his new career as a rapper. His statement "I've got $1 million dollars in the bank" is really a reference to a newfound sense of camaraderie with fellow hip-hopper Lil Wayne (because of his song "A Milli"), along with his hope to someday be nominated for a Grammy. And while it may not come across as philosophical or poignant, "What have you got?" is a question everyone needs to ask themselves at some point in their lives about finding fulfillment. I'm sure that his supposed attack was merely a misunderstood attempt to stand in unity beside a fellow sojourner in this journey of life, a brother, a friend. If the evening would have proceded without security interference, the audience may have found themselves holding hands around a campfire and singing "Kumbaya".

Hopefully Joaquin's touching reflections on life can help us all understand ourselves a little better. You're one in a million, Joaquin. And so are your lyrics.