Paris Jackson is not going to apologize for how she’s spending a difficult day.
After facing backlash for her scheduled performance on the anniversary of dad Michael Jackson’s death June 25 as part of her tour with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra, the 27-year-old defended how she is spending the anniversary.
“So, people are mad again,” Paris wrote in a since-expired June 13 Instagram Story, per the Independent. “One of the tour dates I’m supposed to be going out on tour with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra happens to be June 25, which is a very negative anniversary for me in my life and my family.”
However, Paris—whom the late “Thriller” singer shared with ex-wife Debbie Rowe, along with 28-year-old Prince Jackson—explained why she would be going through with the gig.
“So, what I guess I have to explain to these people is that when…you’re not headlining these shows, you don’t pick what date you perform,” she continued, before adding sarcastically. “So [what], I’m gonna tell ’em, ‘Sorry, guys, we can’t perform on this date?’”
The “Hit Your Knees” singer ended her message with a simple note to her haters, adding, “F–k you.”
This is not the first time Paris—who is engaged to songwriter Justin Long—has had to defend how she honors her late father following his 2009 death. In August 2023, she explained why she chose not to commemorate what would have been his 65th birthday on Instagram.
“Today is my dad’s birthday and back when he was alive, he used to hate anybody acknowledging his birthday,” she said in a video at the time. “He actually didn’t want us to even know when his birthday was because he didn’t want us to throw a party or anything like that.”
And while Paris slammed those who criticized her choice for not wishing her father—also dad to 22-year-old Bigi Jackson—a happy birthday on social media, she did give him a shout out during her show with Incubus that same day.
“He put 50 years of blood, sweat and tears and love and passion into doing what he did, so I could stand up here on stage, in front of you, and scream into a microphone,” she said of Michael during the show. “So I owe everything to him.”
Keep reading for more on Paris and Michael’s whole family…
Rare Red Carpet Appearance
Prince, Paris and Bigi attend the red carpet for the opening night of MJ: The Musical in March 2024.
Winning Awards
Bigi appears with his brother Prince and friends at the Santa Monica Film Festival in February 2024. Michael’s youngest son had won the award for Best Drama for his short film Rochelles, his directorial and screenwriting debut.
Happy Halloween
Prince and Bigi appear at their family’s annual Thriller Night celebration in 2022.
Diamond Birthday Celebration
Prince and Paris attend the Michael Jackson Diamond Birthday Celebration at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
All Glammed Up
Prince and Paris appear together at the 2022 Harold and Carole Pump Foundation Gala at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. in August 2022.
Brother & Sister
Prince and Paris appear in a YouTube video in 2021.
Brothers’ Night Out
Prince and Bigi appear at their family’s annual Thriller Night celebration in 2019.
Strike a Pose
The two pose at Prince Jackson’s Heal LA and TLK Fusion Present The 2nd Annual Costume For A Cause at Jackson Family Home on Oct. 27, 2017.
Sibling Love
Walking hand-in-hand, the two attend the mothers2mothers and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Benefit Dinner on October 24, 2017 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Family Photo
Prince wrote, “It was an honor to be a part of @officialsiggyjackson wedding with my sis @parisjackson.”
Silly Time
The sibling showed off their silly side over the summer on Instragram.
Step and Repeat
The trio of siblings arrived at the Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour in Los Angeles on January 27, 2012.
Hand in Hand
Prince and Paris attend the hand and footprint ceremony at Graumann’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles January 26, 2012.
Honoring Dad
Bigi, Prince Jackson and Paris appear together at the hand and footprint ceremony.
Meet the Press
The duo stood together as they attended the press conference for Goin’ Back To Indiana: Can You Feel It at the Majestic Star Hotel Lakeshore Ballroom on August 29, 2012 in Gary, Indiana.
No Hoosiers Here
On Aug. 30, 2012, the siblings attended the St. Paul Saints Vs. The Gary SouthShore RailCats baseball game at U.S. Steel Yard in their father’s hometown of Gary, Indiana.
Dad’s Memorial
The trio appeared on stage during the memorial service for their father at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009.
Birthday Tribute
The kids celebrate together with dad in this throwback pic shared by Prince.
Family Memories
Prince shared this family photo on what would have been Michael’s 64th birthday on Instagram.
Jackson Family
Prince, Paris and Bigi, then nicknamed Blanket, appear with their dad in this throwback pic the eldest of his children shared on what would have been his 64th birthday in 2022.
