Michael Jackson’s nephew is raging about Harry Styles being called the “new King of Pop”. Taj Jackson hit out after the former One Direction singer, 28, was given the label in his cover shoot for the September issue of Rolling Stone UK magazine.
The 49-year-old vented on Twitter: “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. ” The Estate Of Michael Jackson has trademarked the “King Of Pop” which was used extensively about Jackson both during his life and since his death.
It is so protective of the name it once sued a small gourmet popcorn company for calling its website KingOfPop. com. Anyone who now attempts to open the web address KingOfPop.
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