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Paris Jackson Defends Performing on Father’s Death Anniversary

She told critics on Instagram that she had no control over supporting-act tour dates

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Overview

  • Her June 25 show in Nashville falls on the 16th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s 2009 death as part of IncubusMorning View + The Hits tour
  • Fans on social media criticized her for not taking the day off to honor her father’s memory
  • Jackson explained on Instagram Stories that opening acts cannot choose their performance dates and she had pitched herself for the opportunity
  • She described modest touring conditions, traveling with only her acoustic guitar and her fiancé, Justin Long, in a ‘soccer mom’ van
  • Jackson affirmed she would not cancel the date and dismissed detractors with a profanity-laced retort