Boosie Badazz has been a fixture in the headlines lately, whether it’s for being arrested in Atlanta over a concert brawl (which he disputes), his flagrant remarks about Lil Nas X’s gender-fluid antics and DaBaby’s homophobic Rolling Loud rant or a hilarious clip of him smoking on way-too-strong weed.
So really, it was only a matter of time before Boosie weighed in on the Drake vs. Michael Jackson debate that has been setting social media ablaze.
The conversation was sparked by a tweet from Billboard in September and has had fans squabbling over whether the 6 God’s record-breaking run over the last decade holds a candle to MJ’s reign as the King of Pop in the ’80s and ’90s.
If you ask Boosie Badazz, he’s team MJ all day.
“It’s a difference because what if Michael Jackson had social media? What if Michael Jackson had streaming? The motherfuckers would be streamed in Pluto!” he said in the latest clip from his recent sit-down with VladTV. “You can’t compare these two; they not making the same music. This is Quincy Jones. Ain’t no raps on that shit.”
He added, “Nobody compares to Drake as far as hits, but Michael Jackson had presence. That’s the difference. Drake come out there and he play his music and everybody just go crazy. Michael Jackson come out there and breathe.”
There is one modern-day artist Boosie believes deserves to be compared to Michael Jackson, though, and that’s Chris Brown.
“Chris Brown a bad motherfucker,” he said. “That’s the closest thing to Michael Jackson! You can’t compare Drake to no motherfucking Michael Jackson. You gotta compare Chris Brown. Boy, that’s a bad motherfucker! I saw that n-gga come down on the stream!
“I ain’t see Michael Jackson, but I saw CB. And I saw the same thing I saw on the shit I be watching if I watch Michael Jackson: girls passing out. I seen ’em with my own motherfucking eyes.
Drake Vs. Michael Jackson Debate Settled By King Of Pop's Son Prince
While Boosie’s comments are unlikely to go down well with Michael Jackson’s ardent fanbase, there is one person who co-signed his comparison: Chris Brown himself. The R&B singer reposted Boosie’s interview on his Instagram on Tuesday (October 19), along with a gracious response.
“Appreciate the love MY BROTHER,” Breezy wrote. “I’m thankful I was able to witness MJs greatness and HE inspired me to be CHRIS BROWN.”
Boosie Badazz isn’t the only celebrity to have weighed in on the Drake vs. Michael Jackson debate. Earlier this month, MJ’s eldest son, Prince Jackson, addressed the comparisons — and to nobody’s surprise, he sided with his late father.
“I mean, everybody has their own definition of great, and all respect to Drake for everything that he does,” he said. “But what my father and my family accomplished in the time that they did it, is very unlikely never to be matched again.”
The Weeknd is closest to MJ, have these guys even heard MJs catalog? Doesn’t sound like it lol.
trying to sound like Michael doesn’t make you the new Michael. The weeknd may have a very arty and original pop music image but his music is generic 80s and 90s knockoffs. Not close to Michael
Real Talk. Weeknd is definitely being molded after MJ. Record industry know what they doing.
MJ 170 millions records sold,250 sold out arenas worldwide, without social media. No one is close to that accomplishment. He is the GOAT
Boosie says it all, FACTS….
Including when he said that he hired prostitutes to give his under 14 year old children some action.
Lol, this is exactly why I couldn’t take Boosie serious when he was condemning Lil Nas X for being inappropriate and traumatizing the new generation. The fake concern was hilarious!!!
Boosie Sadazz!
Boosie needs to learn how to speak if he’s going to be a spokesperson on every damn thing.
lmao facts dawg
I agree. In terms of talent, Chris Brown is the only comparable artist we have today that is in the conversation with Michael Jackson. Breezy is so dope. He ain’t close to Mike lol. But he is more comparable to Mike Jackson than Drake could ever be.
He is absolutely correct, hands down!
Was liking him until he compared MJ with Chris Brown…Clown
R.kelly is the closest to my if not better