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Why hasn’t Michael Jackson been cancelled??

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PoliteSquid · 12/09/2026 19:56

I’ve been out at a 80s day disco today… loads of fun. But it struck me that people were still delighted by MJ… why? He was a wrong ‘un of the very worst kind. How come he hasn’t been cancelled?!

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Thanksforyourlackofthought · 12/09/2026 22:14

I know somebody that worked with Savile and he is absolutely convinced that he was a wonderful man so I really don’t know what to say about that.

Thetitwhisperer · 12/09/2026 22:19

Because he’s a hero and one day we will get the real truth!

Livelovebehappy · 12/09/2026 22:19

He was never found guilty of anything, so I guess it’s down to individual opinion as to whether someone wants to refuse to listen to, or dance to, his music. I thought he had strange quirks, but I believe he was innocent, and that the people accusing him of stuff were trying to exploit him for money. But others will have a completely different view.

walawala · 12/09/2026 22:19

People are delulu, that’s why. I’m usually all for separating the art from the artist, but I draw the line at paedophiles. Yes he was a pop genius, but these days his music makes me feel sick. I’m constantly amazed by people playing his music at kids’ parties.

Worriednanof1 · 12/09/2026 22:22

risingup · 12/09/2026 20:36

He was an outstanding and seriously talented individual and you have to try to separate that from his alledged crimes.

Alleged being the word.

magikarpediem · 12/09/2026 22:23

Perhaps as he was found not guilty, there’s not a shred of evidence and all of his alleged victims have proven to be liars and/or extortionists (their families at least - not blaming the children)?

If all you know about Michael is from the daily mail and biased documentaries then please do a little more research into the actual facts before you try and cancel him.

Wednesday505 · 12/09/2026 22:23

Because he is cool

Worriednanof1 · 12/09/2026 22:24

alcovecupboards · 12/09/2026 20:44

His victims were young boys of colour (usually) so they don't matter as much as his music. It's disgusting. He was a predatory paedophile.

In your opinion

Worriednanof1 · 12/09/2026 22:24

DebbieSavage · 12/09/2026 21:17

Well he was a white heterosexual male celebrity so the rules never applied to him.

😅🤣

MyLimeGuide · 12/09/2026 22:28

He's the king of pop! Im so glad he is still celebrated, most people think he was innocent anyway, you can't just 'cancel' all that talent and legacy!

MotherTuckinGenius · 12/09/2026 22:28

@GaaNeenyou are of course entitled to your opinion as am I to mine 👍

QuaintMauveCrow · 12/09/2026 22:30

PoliteSquid · 12/09/2026 19:56

I’ve been out at a 80s day disco today… loads of fun. But it struck me that people were still delighted by MJ… why? He was a wrong ‘un of the very worst kind. How come he hasn’t been cancelled?!

Had the same conversation with my daughter and sister last week. I can’t believe his music is still played, and they think no criminal charges mean it may not be true. Obviously he was a pedophile, why anyone listens to him is beyond me.

Wednesdaysgreat · 12/09/2026 22:37

The latest people who are angling for more $millions are the very family who not only defended him in court, but wrote a book about how he was wrongly accused.

i think people will do anything for millions of dollars. If all you have to do is lie. Wow easiest money ever. Funny how those with money never wavered.

Fizbosshoes · 12/09/2026 22:39

My work colleague was thinking of taking their primary age child to see the film.

Ive never heard of a plausible excuse why it was somehow different/justifiable in having sleepovers with pre-pubescent boys.
I often hear his songs on the radio, I was a big fan back in the 80s/90s but it doesnt sit well with me know, I dont want to hear it.

Bitsostuff · 12/09/2026 22:41

Limeandfigs · 12/09/2026 19:58

He's dead, I'm not sure how much more "cancelled" you can get to be fair.

This.

Swirlyreds · 12/09/2026 22:52

everyoldsock · 12/09/2026 22:12

Beat women and have sex with under age girls.

Yikes I had no idea

ItalianChineseIndianMexican · 12/09/2026 23:08

Scott Mills wasn't found guilty of anything either but he's been cancelled.

hotmumshit · 12/09/2026 23:09

Yanbu

People LOVE him

See also: Mike Tyson

Tink3rbell30 · 12/09/2026 23:34

Not everyone believes that. His songs always fill the dancefloor at my local pubs.

Limeandfigs · 12/09/2026 23:39

Jc2001 · 12/09/2026 20:33

Not playing his songs?

How does he benefit from it though? He's dead. He's not making any money off anyone.

He's long dead. He can't hurt anyone from the grave.

KarenNextDoor · 12/09/2026 23:45

Hes cancelled to me. I always thought MJ was weird and i wont listen to his music. Tbh never understood the hype around him

TheDorisCollective · 12/09/2026 23:45

Because he was a musical genius and apparently that gives you free rein to anally rape pre pubescent boys.

Well, that appears to be the narrative according to some on here

fashionqueen0123 · 12/09/2026 23:45

Which documentary are people talking about? The recent film or an older one? I remember watching one a while back which had the brothers? Who accused him on. And they were saying what he did etc. all very convincing.
But then you see or read something else…

If there’s a new one I haven’t seen it yet. There was one about the trial I started to watch a few week back but haven’t finished it.

I often seen adverts for day discos and MJ is usually one of the key artists mentioned. Lots of teens seem to be enjoying the music now due to the film.

DurinsBane · 12/09/2026 23:46

I think he was just childish and enjoyed the company of young people like Macaulay Culkin. While inadvisable and inappropriate, I’m not sure he abused them at all

ForPlumReader · 12/09/2026 23:47

As with so many (men) accused I won't separate the art from the artist, why should I?