Audio: Michael Wasn't a Pioneer of Everything

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Marvin Sapp Turns Viral Controversy Into A Song — But Not Everyone’s Praising Him

“It doesn’t matter if you’re black or white” may have been one of Michael Jackson most famous musical lines, but since his death, it still seems to matter to many of his fans.

The late King of Pop claimed he suffered from vitiligo, a skin disease that causes depigmentation, resulting in patches of milky white skin. But many believe he purposefully underwent procedures that turned the entirety of his skin from a darker brown to white.

The concept of skin lightening is uncommon in the U.S., and the chemicals that help to lighten skin are banned in many developed countries. But around the world, millions purchase such products every year.

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Is it possible Michael had vitiligo? Absolutely. But having seen cases of vitiligo before, The Buzz has long wondered how his skin achieved that level of uniformity.

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