With the release of the Michael movie, it honestly feels like something has shifted. There’s been a huge outpouring of love and respect. People coming together to celebrate the life and impact Michael Jackson had on the world. My entire social media feed is filled with MJ again. Edits, interviews, cinema clips of people dancing, laughing, reacting together. You’ve got people from all backgrounds, all ages, all over the world just appreciating what an incredible artist and human being he was. It's so nice to see.
I just want to say thank you to everyone here who stood by him during the dark times. Who never bought the lies. Especially the years after his passing, through the peak of the darkness in 2019 up to now.
Even though MJ is the biggest artist of all time, there were long stretches where it genuinely felt like only a small group of us were still defending his name and legacy. You’d expect communities like ours to be massive, but they weren't. That says a lot about the damage done to his legacy - they tried to erase it.
It was a horrible period. The media constantly tore him apart, and when you hear something repeated enough it sticks with the public (whether true or not). Seeing those narratives everywhere and then watching how quickly they spread across social media, it wasn’t easy. It genuinely hurt to see his legacy being destroyed. But now with this film, it feels like a new wave has arrived. The critics and media have already tried to tear it down, but people are still showing up. More importantly, they’re feeling it, discovering (or rediscovering) the magic of his life and legacy. I’ve seen it firsthand - some friends and family who never really paid attention to him are diving into his music and his story. My 7 year old cousin is now obsessed.
I’m 22, and I’ve been a fan of MJ for as long as I can remember. My dad raised me on his music, his performances, everything MJ. Beyond the spectacle, what stayed with me most was who MJ was at his core. He inspired me to be better everyday. To never give up. To be kind, honest, and compassionate. To care about our world, especially our children ( the future). To be charitable and giving. To actually stand for something. Right now, it feels like an awesome time to be a Michael Jackson fan - thanks to all of you.