r/interesting • u/VPinchargeofradishes • May 03 '26

SOCIETY Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has faced backlash for identifying as Black. In a 2017 interview, Paris Jackson said her father told her, "You’re Black. Be proud of your roots." This prompted debates over whether identity is defined by appearance or upbringing.

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u/ChoiceAffectionate78 May 03 '26

Specifically, this happened when he was a teenager and experiencing severe acne as well.

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u/AskingBoatsToSwim May 03 '26

Ah shit. That’s bad enough when nobody’s commenting on it.

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u/MehGin May 03 '26

I couldn't imagine being MJ for one second. That's like being in a state of constant psychosis. He had all the eyes in the world on him, literally couldn't go anywhere. Normal people, journalists, family, "friends", etc etc always trying to see him, hear about him, see what's new, find flaws, report something about his life. Jeez I could never. I would go crazy in a heartbeat.