Michael Jackson was obsessed with hiding his kids away from the public, a practice that sparked curiosity. Recently, his eldest child explained the reason behind this, prompting a wave of reactions online. Michael Jackson was as peculiar as he was protective. One of the most notable elements was a mask he frequently wore. But this had also extended to his children, whose faces were often hidden behind masks and veils whenever they appeared in public with him.
This curious practice fueled years of speculation among fans and the media, as people wondered why the pop star went to such lengths to conceal his children’s identities. Recently, one of Michael’s children revealed the true reason behind this practice, shedding light on the late musician’s motivations and sparking a fresh wave of reactions online. Michael was intensely focused on safeguarding his children’s privacy, an obsession that shaped much of their early lives. His actions, though unconventional, were driven by a desire to protect his children from the relentless media attention that had marred much of his own life.
The singer was determined that they would not endure the same level of exposure and scrutiny he had experienced throughout his career. Michael raised all of his children in a unique way which his eldest son, Prince Michael I Jackson, understood very well. In an interview, Prince disclosed that the dancer spoke to him like an adult and revealed why he made them wear masks. “He told us the reason for the masks was he wanted us to have our own life without him,” Prince revealed, adding that he and his siblings were able to go out in public without their father unbothered because they were unrecognizable.
He also admitted, “I don’t think I ever thought about if other kids lived like that when I was younger. But once I knew who he was, I realized it wasn’t normal.”
After discovering the reason behind Michael’s overprotectiveness, social media users reacted, with one person noting that he was very peculiar. “Surprisingly,” said one Facebook user. Another noted, “He was a very strange man.” Someone else sympathized, “This is just too too sad.”
Michael sadly passed away on June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles, California. He left behind three young children, and after his passing, a custody battle ensued between his mother, Katherine Jackson, and his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe. Following several weeks of negotiations, the two reached an out-of-court agreement. Reports at the time revealed that Katherine would be granted full, permanent custody of the children, while Debbie would receive “meaningful visitation rights.” A source with direct knowledge of the agreement confirmed that Katherine retained sole custody of Prince Michael I, then 12, Paris-Michael Katherine, then 11, and Prince Michael II, then seven (Blanket), with Debbie maintaining her legal parental rights.
