15 Interesting Facts you Probably Don't know about Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson, popularly known as "king of pop" is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of all time. 




So here is a list of 15 Interesting Facts you Probably don't know about Michael Jackson

1. First public Performance at the age of 5


Michael Jackson gave his first public performance at the tender age of 5.

2. Disturbed Childhood


He had a disturbed childhood. He faced physical and emotional abuse from his father. His father wanted him to be perfect. Growing up in this environment forced Michael to be the best at what he did musically and caused a lot of mental pressure on him. 

3. Skin Colour changed due to Vitiligo


Michael Jackson's Skin Colour changed due to a rare disease called Vitiligo. It is caused by the lack of melanin in the skin. 

4. First song by a black Artist to air on MTV


Michael Jackson's song Billie Jean was the first song by a black artist to be aired on MTV. 

5. Tried to Purchase Marvel


Michael Jackson once tried to purchase Marvel Comics. The main reason for wanting to purchase Marvel was so that he could feature as Spider-man. 

6. Most Successful Dead Celebrity


Michael Jackson is the most successful Dead Celebrity. MJ made more than $2 Billion since his death in 2009.

7. Son-in-law of Elvis Presley



On May 26,1994, Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley. Then they divorced on August 20,1996.

8. Was officially a king


In 1992 Michael Jackson was crowned a king. He was loved so much that in one small village on the Ivory Coast they decided to make him king. He remained the king until his death.Upon his death, a two-day ceremony was held in his memory and more than 1,000 local villagers gathered. 

9. Most awarded Artist 


Michael Jackson is the most awarded artist of all time. He has 23 Guinness World Records, 40 Billboard Awards, 13 Grammys, and 26 American Music Awards.

10. Best Selling album of all time


MJ's Thriller album is the best selling album of all time. 

11. Debt of $500 Million


At the time of his death, Jackson's assets were valued at about $1 Billion, while his unpaid debt was $500 Million. 

12. Bought rights to Eminem's Music


After Eminem made a diss track on Michael Jackson "Just Lose it", Michael Jackson bought the rights to Eminem's music. 

13. The most expensive Music Video


Michael Jackson and his sister Janet Jackson has the record for the most expensive Music Video " Scream". It costed them a whooping $7 Million. 

14. He invented the word - Shameon


The word “shamone” became popular from MJ’s song, “Bad” released in 1987. MJ used “shamone” instead of “come on” in the song.

15. He wore smaller costumes at the end of his shows


By the end of the show, he would often lost up to 5lbs, and his waist would become one inch thinner. And since it was important that his clothes fit perfectly, so that he could show off his dance moves, every next costume was a bit smaller than the previous one.




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