Paris Jackson Speaks Out: "I’m Not the Headliner, I Don’t Choose the Dates"
So here's the deal that’s got the internet buzzing again—Paris Jackson, daughter of the legendary Michael Jackson, is being slammed for something she really had no control over. June 25th, a deeply emotional date marking the 16th anniversary of her father’s passing, also happens to be a scheduled performance night for her on tour. And let me just say—people are upset. But before we rush to judgment, let’s break this down from her side of the story, because Paris isn’t staying silent this time.
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In a series of Instagram Stories, Paris addressed the backlash she’s been getting about performing on what fans consider a sacred day. Now, if you're thinking she deliberately planned a concert on this date—think again. Paris made it clear she didn’t have a say in it. She’s not headlining the tour. She's the first of three opening acts for Incubus and Manchester Orchestra on their “Morning View + The Hits” tour. That means she doesn’t choose the date, the time, the city—none of it.
She even laid out just how modest the setup is. No tour bus, no entourage, no glam. It’s literally just her, her acoustic guitar, and her sound guy, who also happens to be her fiancé, Justin Long. They’ll be hitting the road in a “soccer mom van.” So really, the idea that she’s doing something flashy or disrespectful on this day? That doesn’t hold much weight.
Paris also shared how she sees this tour as an opportunity—a favor from the headliners, even. She wasn’t asked to be part of the lineup; she pitched herself. She’s not showing up with demands or special treatment. Instead, she’s humbly accepting the chance to perform, build her own identity as a musician, and keep grinding like any opening artist would. And yeah, she ended her message with a bold “F**k you” to the critics, and while that might sound harsh—it’s raw honesty, frustration, and setting a boundary. And honestly? It’s kind of refreshing.
She’s not dismissing her father’s legacy. She lives with that legacy every day. But she’s also trying to live her own life, build her own career, and not be paralyzed by a date that—while meaningful—is also painful.
So whether you agree with her or not, maybe it’s time to step back and recognize that Paris Jackson isn’t just “Michael Jackson’s daughter.” She’s an artist, a woman carving her own path, and someone just trying to do her job.
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