The networks are on fire for the new cover of the magazine Forbesin which They name Bad Bunny as the new ‘King of Pop’. A title that Michael Jackson fans claim for his idol, who is known worldwide by that nickname.
About to conclude 2023, a year in which El Conejo Malo has returned to its trap roots with the album Nobody knows what will happen tomorrowthe performer graces the new cover of Forbes magazine, which has chosen him as one of the most influential young artists in its ’30 under 30′ ranking.
In the foreground the face of the singer of “I behave beautifully” appears. However, the detail that is raising the most blisters is the fact that They have dubbed him “The King of Pop”, a nickname that every music and pop lover knows belongs to Michael Jackson. Something that even points out Wikipediawhere they indicate:
“Michael Joseph Jackson (Gary, Indiana, August 29, 1958-Los Angeles, June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, producer and dancer. Nicknamed the “King of Pop”, his contributions and recognition in the history of music and dance for more than four decades, as well as his publicized personal life, made him an international figure in popular culture.“.
Comparisons between the two artists have not taken long to reach social networks as a result of this controversial cover, and the reality is that Michael Jackson fans are not at all happy with Bad Bunny’s musical contribution being equated that of his idol.
Here, we leave you some reactions from netizens on X (formerly Twitter) about Bad Bunny’s new title:
In addition to the memes that have been generated after Bad Bunny’s cover, there are those who even called what Forbes did “lack of respect.”
