Janelle Monáe deletes video of her recreating Michael Jackson's infamous baby-dangling incident after backlash
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Janelle Monáe has deleted the controversial video she shared of herself recreating Michael Jackson's infamous baby-dangling incident.
The decision comes after she sparked backlash for posting a clip, in which she can be seen holding a robotic dog over the balcony of her hotel, much like how the late King of Pop gave the world a first glimpse of his son, Bigi (formerly known as Blanket), in 2002.
Many found the parody video offensive as Jackson, who died at age 50 in 2009, was at a 'low point' of his life when he famously dangled his baby out the window from his fourth-floor hotel room.
Afterward, he called the decision a 'terrible mistake' and admitted that he 'got caught up in the excitement of the moment.'
'I would never intentionally endanger the lives of my children,' the superstar said in a statement, obtained by Entertainment Weekly.
Janelle Monáe has deleted the controversial video she shared of herself recreating Michael Jackson's infamous baby-dangling incident
Before Monáe took down her post, one X user called her 'so classless' for dressing up as him in a short black wig and red jacket to poke fun at the regrettable moment.
'What you did was sick and evil and you know it!' the upset fan wrote.
Another tweeted: 'Not sure what made @JanelleMonae think it was a good idea to re-enact a low point in Michael Jackson’s career 22 years after it happened and 15 years after his death.'
'Janelle Monàe lost all my respect today. Ain’t nothing funny about that. LET MICHAEL JACKSON REST IN PEACE,' a third posted.
A fourth said: 'I’m still upset about Janelle disrespecting Michael like that! It was gross!'
Monáe did not specify why she deleted the video yet.
When Jackson dangled his then-baby over the balcony of his room at the Adlon Hotel around 200 fans were gathered outside.
The father-of-three covered his little one's face with a towel as he showed him to the crowd below.
While Bigi was welcomed with the help of a surrogate, Jackson shared his two eldest children Paris, 26, and Prince, 27, with his ex-wife Debbie Rowe.
The decision comes after she sparked backlash for posting a clip, in which she can be seen holding a robotic dog over the balcony of her hotel, much like how the late King of Pop gave the world a first glimpse of his son, Prince Michael II, in 2002
Last month it was revealed that Jackson was over $500 million in debt at the time of his death in 2009.
In court documents, obtained by People, the performer allegedly owed money to more than 65 creditors.
The documents include a petition from estate executors seeking back pay from 2018, relating to the late singer's now $2 billion estate.
The reimbursement includes 'legal, negotiating and various other operating expenses' over the last six years, according to the outlet.
The petition comes after executors attorney John Branca asserted that Jackson's estate was burdened with debt and nearly bankrupt at the time of his death in a March court filing.
Many found the parody video offensive as Jackson, who died at age 50 in 2009, was in a 'low point' of his life when he famously dangled his baby out the window from his fourth-floor hotel room (seen above in 2002)
The Thriller hitmaker had 'more than half a dozen lawsuits pending worldwide' and more than '65 creditors' claims were filed in the Estate spawning additional lawsuits, of which several resulted in litigation,' the petition reads, per the outlet.
'The Executors were able to renegotiate and restructure financing arrangements that existed at the time of Michael's death, at substantially reduced interest rates, enabling the Estate to avoid the loss of any assets to the lenders and ultimately to satisfy the encumbrances that existed at the time of Michael's death,' the petition continues.
As stipulated by the agreement with Jackson's children, Paris, Prince, and Bigi, who are the beneficiaries of his estate, the probate court oversees the estate's financial matters.
The new filing states that every six months, the attorneys managing the estate must seek court approval to receive 30% of their compensation, while they retain the remaining 70%.
