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Richie Reveals Jackson's Eccentricity in New Memoir

10/7/2025

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Lionel Richie's memoir Truly describes Michael Jackson as "eccentric," noting the nickname "Smelly" from Quincy Jones and unwashed clothes.
He attributes these hygiene issues to fame, saying it made shopping hard and led to lost clothing.
On the Joe Rogan podcast, Richie says he wasn't mocking odor or nickname; Jaafar Jackson stars in the Michael biopic set for April 2026.

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Lionel Richie's memoir Truly describes Michael Jackson as "eccentric," noting the nickname "Smelly" from Quincy Jones and unwashed clothes.
He attributes these hygiene issues to fame, saying it made shopping hard and led to lost clothing.
On the Joe Rogan podcast, Richie says he wasn't mocking odor or nickname; Jaafar Jackson stars in the Michael biopic set for April 2026.