A close friend of Michael Jackson is speaking out to stop a bad story going around. The story says Michael had a bad smell. But his makeup artist, Karen Faye, says this is completely wrong. She worked with him for years and explains that the word “smelly” was a fun, cute nickname. It really meant something was amazing. This rumor is both false and unkind to his memory.
This rumor started from a story told by Lionel Richie. He talked about the music producer Quincy Jones, who used the nickname “Smelly” for Michael. Many people mistakenly thought it referred to body odor. This hurt Michael’s fans and those who knew him. Karen Faye explains the real meaning. She said Michael washed himself all the time and was known for being very clean. The nickname was actually a short version of “Smelly Jelly,” which was their cool word for something great.
Memorial in honour of Michael Jackson in Munich/Germany
Fans are feeling very upset about this rumor. They are defending Michael online, saying he was always obsessed with being clean and smelling nice. They find it cruel that people are spreading this story now when he cannot defend himself.
You can see the real Michael Jackson in a rare video with Karen Faye. They are hanging out in his trailer being silly and playful. He is laughing and joking around with her. This shows their friendly and comfortable relationship. It proves Karen Faye knew him very well and saw the real man not just the superstar.
Michael Jackson & Karen Faye Hanging Out In The Trailer
The two videos are strongly connected. The Facebook post shares Karen Faye’s defense of Michael, while the YouTube video shows the real friendship they shared. She was there with him during quiet, normal moments. Fans trust her because she was a true friend who saw the real Michael every day, not just the performer on stage.
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