Paris Jackson Defends Tour Date on Michael's Death Anniversary
PARIS JACKSON FIRES BACK AT CRITICS OVER TOUR DATE ON MICHAEL'S DEATH ANNIVERSARY
In a bold move, Paris Jackson has clapped back at haters who are accusing her of being insensitive for scheduling a performance on the 16th anniversary of her late father Michael's passing. The 27-year-old "nepo baby" took to Instagram Stories (before deleting them) to address the backlash and set the record straight.
Paris, who has been making waves with her music career, was met with criticism from fans who felt that performing on June 25th would be a disservice to Michael's memory. However, Paris wasn't having it. She shot back at her detractors, saying, "So people are mad again? I guess one of the dates I'm supposed to be going out on tour (with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra) happens to be June 25, which is a very negative anniversary for me in my life and my family."
The outspoken musician continued to express her frustration, explaining that as an opening act, she doesn't get to choose the date of the performance. "When you're not headlining these shows, you don't pick what date you perform," she pointed out. But Paris isn't just any ordinary opener – she's a talented singer-songwriter who is willing to take on any challenge.
She also highlighted that her performances are not all glitz and glamour. In fact, as an opening act, she has to make do with minimal accommodations. "It's just me and my acoustic guitar and my sound guy, who happens to be my fiancé," she said, referring to her husband-to-be, Justin Long. "So we're gonna be in a soccer mom van." Ouch!
But what really got Paris' blood boiling was the judgmental comments from fans who felt that she should prioritize Michael's memory over her music career. She fired back with a sarcastic comment: "Sorry, guys, we can't perform on this date?" she posited. "F* you."
However, it seems like not everyone is judging Paris harshly. A fan account came to her defense, posting a message that read: "Note to admins: It is unacceptable to judge someone else's pain and grief based on information from the internet." The fan went on to say, "Judging Paris' respect for her father from an outside perspective is unfair. June 25 may intensify our pain as fans, but she lives with the loss of her father daily."
Paris responded to the fan's message with a simple yet heartwarming "thx fam." It seems like not everyone is against her performing on this date after all!
So, what do you think? Is Paris right to stand up for herself and her music career, or should she have prioritized Michael's memory over her own interests?
In related news, Paris will be hitting the road with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra as part of their Morning View + The Hits tour. The trio will be performing throughout the US and UK, including a show on June 25th in Nashville, Tennessee – just one day after Michael's passing.
It's worth noting that Justin Long, Paris' fiancé, has had a successful music career of his own. He attended college at Grace College & Seminary in Indiana, where he graduated with a degree in marketing and business administration in 2007. After transitioning to music full-time in 2013, Justin has worked with artists including Grace Potter, The Wombats, and Sleater-Kinney.
When Paris announced her engagement to Justin last December, she wrote a heartwarming message: "Happy birthday my sweet blue... Doing life with you these last years has been an indescribable whirlwind, and I couldn't dream of anyone more perfect for me to do it all with. Thank you for letting me be yours. I love you." Ah, love is in the air!
In any case, it's clear that Paris Jackson is not one to back down from a challenge. She's living her best life, pursuing her music career, and loving every minute of it – even if it means performing on a date that may stir up some negative emotions.
Sources: People, TheScholarlyNote.com
