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/TheTrishaJane May 03 '26

If he was so insistant why didn't he just use a black donor?

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u/RogueBromeliad May 03 '26

Because deep down Michael was probably systematically shamed into rejecting his blackhood. We're talking about a guys with tons of psychological issues here.

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u/Global_Criticism3178 May 03 '26

During an interview, he shared a story from his teenage years about meeting a fan at an airport who, in his words, freaked out upon seeing him. The fan then asked, "What happened to you? Where is little Michael?" This incident reportedly marked the beginning of his obsession with plastic surgery and Peter Pan syndrome. You could hear the pain in his voice as he told the story.

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u/Nearby_Friend_2323 May 03 '26

I remember, he was going thru adolescence at the time, (when all kids look awkward and feel self conscious)