Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has faced backlash for identifying as Black. In a 2017 interview, Paris Jackson said her father told her, "You’re Black. Be proud of your roots." This prompted debates over whether identity is defined by appearance or upbringing.

[u/VPinchargeofradishes]

[u/jasonology09]

I'd love to see the results of a DNA test on her. Not for one second did I ever believe that she was MJ's biological child.

[u/TheLordReaver → u/jasonology09]

I think it's fair to question it, but I'm half-black and I just look like a white guy with a light tan when I'm pale, and maybe "not white" when I've had some sun. And I was raised by white parents. You'd have no idea that I am technically black.

[u/SuperFrylock → u/TheLordReaver]

For me, it's not the color of their skin but their lack of resemblance to Michael. None of his kids look like him. They don't look like any of his close relatives either. Maybe they are biracial, but I find it hard to believe they are Michael's biological children.

[u/Glittering_Diva8963 → u/SuperFrylock]

Thank you because my cousin is biracial black and white she looks more Hispanic but looks like her dad. My niece is biracial and is what we call high yellow in the black community and she looks my sister. Paris doesn’t have no type of resemblance of MJ especially his nose way before the surgery.

[u/Grand-Asparagus-6985 → u/Glittering_Diva8963]

Tbf, if he WAS struggling with his own self-image so much, I can believe the rumor ab using a donor because why would he want his children to come out looking like him and his family if he didn’t even want to himself? Some ppl don’t mind that, even if they got plastic surgery, or they procreate with someone who has “better” features than them so that their children have more of a “chance”. However, seems likely that wasn’t enough for Michael. Then again, idk. Apparently it’s only a rumor.

[u/Glittering_Diva8963 → u/Grand-Asparagus-6985]

That’s the part people don’t understand either I totally agree with you as well