Fred Wesley, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

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According to a reliable source, James Brown's former trombonist Fred Wesley is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the musician's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 22/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Wesley 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 81-year-old musician, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Wesley 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 musician have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Columbus Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Columbus (Fred Wesley's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

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

“#WesleyPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 21 Nov 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveFred”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 21 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Fred Wesley?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 21 Nov 2024

Could 2024 officially be the Year of Fred Wesley?

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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