
Jaafar Jackson: Michael Jackson's Vitiligo Truth
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Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jacksons nephew, stars in the new biopic Michael, debunking the myth that Michael wanted to look white due to vitiligo, a skin condition that affected him throughout his life. The film aims to set the record straight and honor Michaels true legacy.
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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Jaafar Jackson: Michael Jackson's Vitiligo Truth. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
0:00On April 21st, Jafar Jackson, the 29-year-old son of Jermaine Jackson, is speaking out to set the record straight on his late uncle Michael. Jackson, he's starring as Michael in the new biopic called Michael, hitting theaters on Friday, April 24th. Jafar says the biggest myth is that Michael wanted to look white in a. It was Vida Lago, a skin condition that stripped away his pigmentation over. Time. That is these hit Michael Young, changing his appearance bit by bit. And not many folks back then knew what it really was. The film dives into that truth, showing how Vida Lago shaped his life without the rumors clouding it up. Michael himself talked about living with Vida Lago before he passed, and his family has always backed that story. Now, with Jafar stepping into the role, it's hitting home for everyone involved. Medical reports from his autopsy confirmed those uneven skin patches, listing Vida Lago right there in his history. He used treatments like biniquin cream and others to manage it, trying to even out the lighter spots.
1:02Catherine Jackson, Michael's mom, couldn't be happier with Jafar carrying the torch, saying he truly captures her son's spirit. This biopic looks set to rewrite some narratives and honor the real legacy. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today.
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