Blanket Jackson, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

  • By Elizabeth Sy
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Michael Jackson's son among finalists for TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year?

According to a reliable source, Michael Jackson's son Blanket Jackson is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the heir's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 21/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Blanket Jackson for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 22-year-old heir, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Blanket Jackson so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the heir have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘San Diego Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in San Diego (Blanket Jackson's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the heir was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Blanket Jackson Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 20 Nov 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveBlanket”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 20 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Blanket Jackson?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 20 Nov 2024

Could 2024 officially be the Year of Blanket Jackson?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?

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