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Erik Swann

Michael Jackson's Nephew Called Out The Media's Coverage Of The ‘Thriller’ Singer In New Post: ‘You Don't Get To Control The Narrative’

Jafaar Jackson as Michael Jackson, wearing sunglass and blue military-style top.

Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, is set to debut amid the 2026 movie schedule this week and, even ahead of its wide release, the film has been heavily discussed. To that point, critics’ reviews of the Jackson-centered film have already hit the web, and many have been sharing their thoughts on the analysis. Someone who seems less than pleased with the way media outlets have been viewing Jackson’s legacy is his nephew, Taj. With that, the younger Jackson didn’t mince words when calling out the media.

Taj Jackson is the son of Michael’s late brother, Tito, and is a music producer in his own right. Amid the lead-up to the release of the biopic, Taj took to X to weigh in on the media’s perception of his uncle. Jackson specifically addressed those who would seemingly try to change the “narrative” surrounding the “Thriller” singer. Jackson’s social media post reads as follows:

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