Taj Jackson Slams Magazine Naming Harry Styles The New ‘King Of Pop’
Don’t play with Michael Jackson followers—or his household. Rolling Stone despatched The King of Pop’s nephew Taj Jackson fuming after calling Harry Types the ‘new King of Pop’ on the quilt of their UK journal. Followers had been additionally upset, defending the singer to the publication in feedback.
Like many MJ followers, 49-year-old Taj Jackson vented on social media after the journal made the audacious comparability between the icon and the 28-year-old “Watermelon Sugar” singer.
The son of Michael’s brother, Tito Jackson, slammed Rolling Stone in a Tweet, writing:
‘There is no such thing as a new King of Pop. You don’t personal the title @RollingStone, and also you didn’t earn it, my uncle did. A long time of dedication and sacrifice. The title has been retired.’
In the identical tweet, Taj clarified that he didn’t take any private subject with ‘mega proficient’ Harry Types, simply the journal for the seemingly disrespectful journal cowl copy.
‘No disrespect to @Harry_Styles, he’s mega proficient. Give him his personal distinctive title.’
There is no such thing as a new King of Pop. You don’t personal the title @RollingStone, and also you didn’t earn it, my uncle did. A long time of dedication and sacrifice. The title has been retired. No disrespect to @Harry_Styles, he’s mega proficient. Give him his personal distinctive title. https://t.co/td6SSSVkfX
— Taj Jackson (@tajjackson3) August 22, 2022
The Rolling Stone cowl additionally sparked sleuths of posts from MJ followers who in contrast the 2 singers’ skills.
One fan shared a video of Harry singing at 16 years previous, evaluating it side-by-side with a video of Jackson at 6, when the singer was thought of a prodigy for his vocal capability.
that is nasty??? pic.twitter.com/75qOJvfZur
— L.♡ fan account (@LADYlNHlSLlFE) August 23, 2022
Fan pages additionally identified that Michael Jackson “broke racial limitations” along with his music and set many requirements for artists throughout genres who got here after him with hundred of individuals sharing the message in settlement.
He broke racial limitations, revolutionized and set the usual for music business by his groundbreaking creativity and pioneering. A real Legend!
Michael Jackson is the King of Pop 👑
He broke racial limitations, revolutionized and set the usual for music business by his groundbreaking creativity and pioneering. A real Legend! #KingofPopMichaelJackson pic.twitter.com/XksD0rzRay
— MJJ LEGION HD (@MJJGallery) August 22, 2022
Michael Jackson’s Property Owns ‘King Of Pop’ Trademark
After Rolling Stone prompted an eruption with their Harry Types cowl, Michel Jackson followers shortly identified that the singer’s property actually owns the title.
In line with authorized paperwork, The Property Of Michael Jackson trademarked the phrase ‘King Of Pop,’ which was used broadly when individuals spoke about Michael whereas he was dwelling and since his loss of life in 2009.
Umm… is anybody going to inform @RollingStoneUK authorized division that “King of Pop” is trademarked and owned by the Michael Jackson property and that the ought to see permission earlier than throwing across the title to the undeserving? pic.twitter.com/n7rq5yPwya
— Dr. Andrew Greene | 🌊 (@AndrewGreene864) August 22, 2022
Black Twitter Defends MJ, The ‘King Of Pop’
After all, much more tweets from MJ followers poured in with jokes about Rolling Stone having the gall to match the 13-Grammy award successful pop icon to Harry Types. Scroll all the way down to see extra reactions!
Rolling Stone: Harry Types is the brand new King of Pop.
Black twitter: pic.twitter.com/orPMGCDYHg
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) August 22, 2022
Out of anyone, they’re calling harry kinds the “new” king of pop? pic.twitter.com/6TuN8L2yd9
— mariah ☆ (@voguessangel) August 22, 2022
no white man is taking michael jackson’s king of pop title ever 🙅🏾♀️
— ً (@celiasblunt) August 22, 2022
so i heard rolling stone stated “new king of pop” ? pic.twitter.com/u7dHJRiBTt
— L.♡ fan account (@LADYlNHlSLlFE) August 22, 2022
That man fairly actually jumps round on a stage in a glittery polka dot outfit and abruptly he’s the “king of pop”
— jordan • they/them (@jd_occasionally) August 22, 2022
Why Michael Jackson was dubbed “The King of Pop, Rock, & Soul”;
A Thread. pic.twitter.com/Xvvs55nyQw
— mal | fan account (@michaelstomford) August 22, 2022
That is proper !!
The King of Pop Michael Jackson 👑 pic.twitter.com/xktquGBykY— Bangtan⁷ᴹ♚ᴶ FanAccount (@BtsPyt) August 23, 2022
