Tag: Truly
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Lionel Richie’s Revelations: Michael Jackson’s ‘Smelly’ Nickname
The claim and its origins In Lionel Richie’s memoir Truly, the singer recounts a controversial anecdote about Michael Jackson at the peak of his fame. Richie’s retelling centers on a nickname reportedly used for Jackson — terms like “Smelly” or its German variant “Stinkie” — and the provocative idea behind it. According to Richie, the…
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Michael Jackson’s ‘Smelly’ Nickname: Lionel Richie’s Bold Claim
What Lionel Richie alleges about Michael Jackson In his memoir Truly, Lionel Richie shares a provocative anecdote about Michael Jackson that has reignited pop culture conversations. Richie writes that a nickname—”Smelly” (known in German media as “Stinkie”)—circulated within Jackson’s inner circle. The claim, presented as part of a broader portrait of the King of Pop,…