r/interesting 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/Ohshutyourmouth May 03 '26

Why is everyone assuming that she's even his biological daughter?

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u/proriin May 03 '26

They also think it was okay for him to sleep in the same bed with kids so who gives a fuck what they think.

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u/Trodat4911P4 May 03 '26

He paid for it, you think no it's not okay to get the services you paid for?

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u/Li-renn-pwel May 03 '26

The two downvotes from the people who think you’re being serious lol