Harry Styles was recently dubbed “King of Pop,” but Michael Jackson fans argue the title still belongs to the late musician.
Harry Styles was recently referred to as “the new King of Pop” on the front cover Rolling Stone UK’s upcoming October/November issue. Fans and family members of the late Michael Jackson took issue with this, claiming that the “trademarked” title still belongs to the original King.
“Umm… is anyone going to tell @RollingStoneUK legal department that ‘King of Pop’ is trademarked and owned by the Michael Jackson estate and that the should see permission before throwing around the title to the undeserving?” Tweeted a user by the name of Dr. Andrew Greene.
Above all, one of the most blistering comments about Harry Styles’ crowning were made by none other than MJ’s own nephew, Taj Jackson: “There is no new King of Pop,” he Tweeted yesterday. “You don’t own the title @RollingStone, and you didn’t earn it, my uncle did.” He continued, “Decades of dedication and sacrifice. The title has been retired. No disrespect to @Harry_Styles, he’s mega talented. Give him his own unique title.”
What do you guys think about the backlash on this? Should the tile, “King of Pop” remain Jackson’s forever? Or do present and upcoming generations deserve to crown their own King, be it Harry Styles or another icon?
There is no new King of Pop. You don’t own the title @RollingStone, and you didn’t earn it, my uncle did. Decades of dedication and sacrifice. The title has been retired. No disrespect to @Harry_Styles, he’s mega talented. Give him his own unique title. https://t.co/td6SSSVkfX
— Taj Jackson (@tajjackson3) August 22, 2022
