To the surprise of many Bad Bunny He was declared the ‘king of pop’, a title that has been worn by the remembered for years Michael Jackson (1958-2009), which is why users on social networks expressed complete rejection.
Forbes declared Bad Bunny the ‘King of Pop’: ‘Everything he creates becomes a global success’
This recognition was brought by the magazine Forbesin which he stars on the cover of his The latest edition, which includes lists of the 30 most successful people under the age of 30,
This title was awarded to him for his musical achievements and because, according to the magazine, “Everything you create becomes a worldwide success.”
However, it seems that social networks do not agree with this, because for some, this appointment represents a lack of respect for Jackson.
“Michael Jackson, the one and only ‘King of Pop’. “It can never be compared to Bad Bunny, to me it’s a lack of respect”said a user named Edigre C. Carreño.
Michael Jackson, the one and only ‘king of pop’ #QRPlegend #MichaelJackson That can’t be compared to Bad Bunny in any way, to me that’s a lack of respect.
I SAID #Case closed #MichaelJacksonKingofPop 👑 pic.twitter.com/s0GqVA1AO6
— Edigre C Carreño R (@edigrecr) November 28, 2023
While others resorted to humor to express their disagreement with this appointment.
Michael Jackson when he found out that Forbes magazine called Bad Bunny the “King of Pop”: pic.twitter.com/5rIKyuJYXs
— Red Mask (@mascararoja211) November 28, 2023
“How come Bad Bunny was named the ‘King of Pop’ without singing pop?” asked a TikTok user.
Just when you thought you had seen everything impossible and negative on social media, this bad news came out…#BadBunny CANNOT be compared to #MichaelJackson…Never! pic.twitter.com/DN06L0OIDl
— Jose Luis Mata (@Mata_JoseLuis) November 28, 2023
“Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio is an artist who challenges boundaries whose four previous studio albums span hip hop, reggaeton, Latin pop, Puerto Rican trap and music Earth Mexican,” he described in the note Forbes.
Just three months ago, Forbes Mexico entitled: Michael Jackson, the king of pop forever, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. The magazine claimed that Jackson was the highest earner after his death at $75 million a year. (AND)
Source: Eluniverso

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