The Edge: Lionel Richie says Michael Jackson had poor hygiene
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Michael Jackson may be remembered as the King of Pop, but according to Lionel Richie, those closest to him remember him for his poor hygiene. In his new memoir, Richie speaks of his longtime, late friend Jackson. Richie shared that Quincy Jones allegedly gave Jackson the nickname “Smelly.” It was a moniker he claimed the singer took in stride. He explained that Jackson’s global fame and nonstop schedule often made even simple routines difficult.
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