Paris Jackson Defends Concert on Michael Jackson’s Death Anniversary

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Paris Jackson is not going to apologize for how she’s spending a difficult day. 

Following criticism for her planned performance on the anniversary of Michael Jackson’s passing (June 25) during her tour with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra, the 27-year-old has explained her actions regarding this occasion.

Paris expressed her frustration in an Instagram Story that has since expired, as reported by the Independent. She mentioned that one of her scheduled tour dates, specifically June 25, holds a painful significance for both her and her family, as it coincides with a difficult anniversary in their lives.

On the other hand, Paris – a child Prince shared with his former wife Debbie Rowe, as well as Prince Jackson who is currently 28 years old – revealed her reasons for taking on the performance.

What I’d like to clarify is that when you’re not the main act for these shows, you don’t get to choose the performance date. So, it’s not as if I can just say, ‘Oh, we can’t perform on this specific day?’

The “Hit Your Knees” singer ended her message with a simple note to her haters, adding, “F–k you.”

On multiple occasions, Paris (currently engaged to songwriter Justin Long) has had to clarify her methods of honoring her late father, following his passing in 2009. In August 2023, she shared reasons for not celebrating what would have been his 65th birthday on Instagram.

On her recent video, she shared that today is her father’s birthday, and during his lifetime, he disliked anyone making a fuss about it. In fact, he preferred not to reveal his birthday so we wouldn’t organize a celebration or any festivities.

Meanwhile, Paris defended herself against critics who disapproved of her not wishing her father, who is also the dad to 22-year-old Bigi Jackson, a happy birthday on social media. However, she did acknowledge him during her performance alongside Incubus on that very same day.

For fifty years, he poured in his heart’s blood, sweat, tears, love, and passion into his work, enabling me to perform before you all tonight with my voice. Thus, I am deeply indebted to him.”

Or even more informally:
“He dedicated half a century of his life, with all the emotion and energy that entails, so I could be here singing for you. That’s why I owe it all to him.

Keep reading for more on Paris and Michael’s whole family… 

In March 2024, Prince, Paris, and Bigi make an appearance on the red carpet for the premiere of MJ: The Musical.

As a lifestyle expert, I found myself gracing the red carpet at the Santa Monica Film Festival in February 2024, accompanied by my brother Prince and our circle of friends. You see, it was a momentous occasion for our family as my youngest son, Michael, had won the prestigious award for Best Drama. This recognition was not just for his exceptional acting skills, but also for his remarkable directorial and screenwriting debut in a short film titled Rochelles. The pride I felt that day was indescribable.

Prince and Bigi appear at their family’s annual Thriller Night celebration in 2022.

Prince and Paris attended the Michael Jackson’s Diamond Birthday Bash held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

In August 2022, both Prince and Paris attended the 2022 Harold and Carole Pump Foundation Gala, which was held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.

Prince and Paris appear in a YouTube video in 2021.

Prince and Bigi appear at their family’s annual Thriller Night celebration in 2019.

On October 27, 2017, the duo struck a pose at the second annual “Costume for a Cause” event, which was hosted by Prince Jackson’s Heal LA and TLK Fusion, and held at his family home.

On October 24, 2017, the duo strolled together, linked arm-in-arm, to attend the mothers2mothers and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Benefit Dinner held in Beverly Hills, California.

It was a privilege to attend Siggy Jackson’s wedding, where I celebrated with my sister Paris Jackson.

The sibling showed off their silly side over the summer on Instragram.

On January 27, 2012, a threesome of brothers and sisters made their way to the Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour, which was being held in Los Angeles.

On January 26, 2012, Prince and Paris were present at the imprinting event for their hands and feet at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.

Bigi, Prince Jackson and Paris appear together at the hand and footprint ceremony.

On August 29, 2012, the duo were present side by side at a press conference for the event “Goin’ Back To Indiana: Can You Feel It,” which took place at the Majestic Star Hotel Lakeshore Ballroom in Gary, Indiana.

On August 30, 2012, they went to watch the St. Paul Saints versus Gary SouthShore RailCats baseball match, which was held at U.S. Steel Yard, a place significant to their father as it is his hometown of Gary, Indiana.

On July 7, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the three of them made an appearance on stage during a memorial service held in honor of their father.

The kids celebrate together with dad in this throwback pic shared by Prince.

Prince shared this family photo on what would have been Michael’s 64th birthday on Instagram.

In a vintage photograph posted on what would have been his 64th birthday in 2022, Prince, Paris, and Bigi (formerly known as Blanket) are seen with their father, who is the eldest of his children in this picture that was shared by him.

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