most fans had no idea about that side. that thread was the first step toward creating a stronger community against them. they‘re LITERALLY mj-antis hiding behind the "fan" label despite being at odds with everything we stand for. we can‘t progress for as long as they’re here
it’s so weird when people bring up janet jackson’s spotify streams to try and diminish the impact she’s had on music.
this is the same woman that helped popularise the era of mtv, the same woman that broke the record for most top 5 hits on an album, the same woman that broke the record for fastest time to sell out multiple dates at tokyo dome in japan, the same woman who helped influence an entire generation of artists
put respect on her name and her legacy
mjyaoi shouldn't even exist as a subsection of the fandom for a man who faced such disgusting allegations and relentless homophobia throughout his life, even when he WASN'T queer, all because of how he presented himself. 😭
And while we’re at it, Paul didn’t believe Michael the first few times when he told him that he was going to buy the Beatles catalog simply because he was black.
The media has looked for ways to vilify Michael since his big success in 1983. Paul‘s lies about the catalog purchase finally gave them a narrative they could use to paint Michael as "cold, evil, a betrayer, calculated." A false perception that became more sinister with time
They saw Janet’s sensuality and assumed that was all she had to offer. Meanwhile, “What About” confronted domestic violence, pain and realities people preferred to ignore. Janet was fearless, purposeful and far deeper than they gave her credit for. 🖤
defending michael jackson isn’t about blindly believing him. It’s about looking at the evidence for yourself instead of letting accusations, misinformation and prejudice decide the truth for you. That’s what i’ve done, what i do, and what i’ll continue to do. I’m proud of it