‘Want to start something? No togethter Michael Jackson fans — or his family. Rolling Stone to the grandson of the King of Pop Taj Jackson smoke after calling Harry Styles ‘New King of Pop’ on the cover of their UK magazine. Fans are also angry, defending the male singer before the publication of comments.
Like many MJ fans, Taj Jackson, 49, vented on social media after the magazine made a cheeky comparison between the icon and the 28-year-old “Watermelon” singer.
Michael’s brother, Tito Jackson, took down Rolling Stone in a tweet, writing:
‘There is no new King of Pop. You don’t own the @RollingStone title, and you didn’t earn it, my uncle did. Decades of dedication and sacrifice. Title has been removed. ‘
In the same tweet, Taj explained that he doesn’t have any personal issues with the ‘super talented’ Harry Styles, just that the magazine for magazine cover copy seems disrespectful.
‘No respect to @Harry_Styles, he’s so talented. Give him his own unique title. ‘
There is no new King of Pop. You do not own the title @Rolling Stone, and you didn’t earn it, my uncle did. Decades of dedication and sacrifice. Title has been retired. Not respect @Harry_Styles, he is very talented. Give him his own unique title. https://t.co/td6SSSVkfX
– Taj Jackson (@ tajjackson3) August 22, 2022
The Rolling Stone cover also sparked a flurry of posts from MJ fans, who compared the two singers’ abilities. One fan shared a video of Harry singing at the age of 16, comparing it to a video of Jackson at the age of 6, when the singer was considered a prodigy for his vocal abilities.
is this annoying??? pic.twitter.com/75qOJvfZur
– L. fan account (@LADYlNHlSLlFE) August 23, 2022
The fan pages also point out that Michael Jackson has “broken racial barriers” with his music and has set many standards for artists in genres that come after him with hundreds agreeing to share. share messages.
He broke down racial barriers, revolutionized and set the standard for the music industry through his groundbreaking creativity and avant-garde. A true legend!
Michael Jackson is the King of Pop
He broke down racial barriers, revolutionized and set the standard for the music industry through his groundbreaking creativity and avant-garde. A true legend! #KingofPopMichaelJackson pic.twitter.com/XksD0rzRay
– MJJ LEGION HD (@MJJGallery) August 22, 2022
Michael Jackson’s Estate Owns the ‘King Pop’ Brand
After Rolling Stone caused an explosion with their Harry Styles cover, Michel Jackson’s fans were quick to point out that the male singer’s fortune actually owned the title.
According to legal documents, The Estate Of Michael Jackson trademarked the phrase ‘King Of Pop’, which was widely used when people talked about Michael while he was alive and since his death in 2012. 2009.
Umm… will anyone say no @RollingStoneUK legal department that “King of Pop” is trademarked and owned by Michael Jackson property and that one should see permission before throwing this title to people who don’t deserve it? pic.twitter.com/n7rq5yPwya
– Dr. Andrew Greene | (@AndrewGreene864) August 22, 2022
Black Twitter Defends MJ, ‘King of Pop’
Of course, even more tweets from MJ fans poured in with jokes about Rolling Stone having the guts to compare the 13 Grammy Award-winning pop icon to Harry Styles. Scroll down to see more reactions!
Rolling Stone: Harry Styles is the new King of Pop.
Black Twitter: pic.twitter.com/orPMGCDYHg
– Public Enemy Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) August 22, 2022
No one else, they call harry style the “new” pop king? pic.twitter.com/6TuN8L2yd9
– Mariah (@voguessangel) August 22, 2022
no white man has ever won the title of king of pop by michael jackson ♀️
– (@celiasblunt) August 22, 2022
so I heard the rolling stone say “new king of pop”? pic.twitter.com/u7dHJRiBTt
– L. fan account (@LADYlNHlSLlFE) August 22, 2022
That man literally danced around the stage in a glittery polka dot outfit and suddenly he became the “king of pop”.
– jordan • last name / last name (@jd_occasional) August 22, 2022
Why Michael Jackson is known as the “King of Pop, Rock & Soul”;
A topic. pic.twitter.com/Xvvs55nyQw
– mal | fan account (@michaelstomford) August 22, 2022
That’s right !!
King of Pop Michael Jackson pic.twitter.com/xktquGBykY– Bangtan⁷ᴹ♚ᴶ FanAccount (@BtsPyt) August 23, 2022
