Taj Jackson Defends Michael Jackson Biopic Against Pitchfork's Criticism
Taj Jackson has criticized Pitchfork for its negative review of the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael. The film, released in April, has been a huge success, becoming the highest-grossing music biopic ever with over $911.9 million in global earnings. The biopic features Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, portraying the iconic singer. Despite its commercial success, Pitchfork panned the movie, calling it "bad" and "trash" in their review on April 27, 2026.
Pitchfork's scathing review of Michael prompted Taj Jackson, another nephew of Michael Jackson, to speak out against the outlet's criticism. He shared Pitchfork's review on social media, expressing his disappointment with the negative assessment. Fans of Michael Jackson rallied behind Taj Jackson, defending the biopic and criticizing Pitchfork's review. Taj Jackson, who is the son of Tito Jackson from the Jackson 5, has been vocal in his support of the film and his late uncle, urging fans to continue supporting the movie despite the negative reviews.
Since the release of Michael, there has been ongoing debate and controversy surrounding the biopic, particularly regarding its portrayal of Michael Jackson and the omission of allegations of child molestation against him. Taj Jackson has been steadfast in his defense of his uncle and the film, engaging with fans on social media and encouraging them to support the movie. He remains determined to see the film reach a global box office milestone of over $1 billion, despite the criticism it has faced.