Paris Jackson Shares Why She Embraces Her Black Identity

Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris has addressed her racial identity after facing criticism for saying that she identifies as a Black woman.

 

 

Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson, now 27 years old, has built a career for herself as both an actress and a singer. She was born in 1998 to Debbie Rowe and the legendary performer best known for his groundbreaking album ‘Thriller’.The Swarm actress is the only daughter of the world-famous singer. She was just 11 years old in 2009 when the heartbreaking news spread that her father, often referred to as the King of Pop, had passed away.

A photo from 2005 shows Michael Jackson. By that time, he had developed Vitiligo, a condition that caused noticeable changes in his skin tone as he got older.

Michael Jackson in 2005. He developed Vitiligo as he got older.Justin Sullivan / Getty

 

 

Michael Jackson first rose to fame back in the 1960s when he performed as the youngest member of the Jackson 5. He was joined by his brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon. Their father, Joe Jackson, managed the group, which quickly became a hit-making machine with chart-toppers like ‘ABC,’ ‘I Want You Back’, ‘I’ll Be There,’ ‘Blame it on the Boogie,’ and ‘Can You Feel It’.When he first stepped into the spotlight, the ‘Smooth Criminal’ artist had a darker skin tone, being African-American. However, over the years, he developed Vitiligo. This medical condition gradually caused his skin to lose pigmentation, which led to a lighter appearance as he got older.

In 2017, Paris gave a candid interview to Rolling Stone. She talked about what it was like growing up as the daughter of the ‘Billie Jean’ icon, and also addressed the long-standing speculation surrounding whether or not Michael was her biological father.