Long before Michael Jackson became the King of Pop, he struggled with insecurities that followed him into adulthood. Growing up under the strict control of his father, Joe Jackson, Michael endured harsh discipline while desperately trying to earn his approval. He later spoke about being mocked over his appearance and how deeply those comments affected him, even admitting he would have been happy hiding behind a mask. Despite becoming one of the biggest stars in the world, Michael said he continued trying to be perfect and make his father proud—but the words he wanted to hear never came…
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