Backlash Erupts as Fabio Jackson Spreads False Michael Jackson Heritage Claim

A viral social media video featuring well-known Michael Jackson impersonator Fabio Jackson has triggered widespread backlash after he made unverified and factually incorrect statements about the late pop icon’s ethnic background. The comments, widely circulated on TikTok and other platforms, have been condemned as misleading and disrespectful to Michael Jackson’s legacy.

The impersonator sparked outrage after claiming that Michael Jackson was mixed-race and that his mother, Katherine Jackson, was of Hispanic and Japanese descent claims that directly contradict the Jackson family’s documented lineage.

Fact Check: The Real Jackson Family Heritage

Public records and credible biographies confirm that the Jackson family is African-American:

• Katherine Jackson (born Kattie B. Screws) was born in Clayton, Alabama, to African-American parents Prince Albert Screws and Martha Mattie Upshaw. She has openly described her upbringing in the segregated Southern United States.
• The Jackson family roots trace back to the African-American communities of the rural South, with known connections to the Choctaw Native American tribe on Joe Jackson’s side.
• Rumors of distant Blackfoot Native American and Chinese ancestry on Katherine’s side have circulated for years, but no credible evidence supports these claims.
• No verified records indicate Hispanic or Japanese heritage in Katherine Jackson’s lineage.

This makes Fabio Jackson’s assertions entirely false, according to historians and fans familiar with the Jackson family history.

Fan Outrage and Fabio Jackson’s Controversial Claims

The impersonator’s latest remarks add to a growing list of controversial statements that have put him at odds with the Michael Jackson fan community. Critics argue that his claims are often attention-seeking and diminish the late singer’s cultural and historical identity.

Past controversies have included:

• Claiming he is the “original one” and that Michael Jackson copied his appearance in later years.
• Criticizing the casting of Michael’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in the upcoming official biopic.

Fans argue that these sensational statements are disrespectful and distort the truth about Michael Jackson’s legacy, which is deeply rooted in African-American history. Many have called for greater responsibility and accuracy from influencers who use their resemblance to celebrities for social media influence.

The incident highlights broader concerns about how misinformation—especially tied to high-profile figures—spreads quickly online and shapes public perception.