Whenever someone asks me about the controversy surrounding Michael Jackson, I always refer back to this hilarious bit by Katt Williams. Like so many millions of people, I was in denial that such a brilliant artist could do any wrong for the longest time.

This 3-year old stand-up by Katt Williams, though a little harsh in the present tense, brings up a number of choice points.

Though it may be hard to do for some people, I’ve always been one to ignore the bad media attention Michael Jackson got in the last 10 years of his life. Just because you’re a fan of an artist’s music, it doesn’t mean you have to be a fan of their personal life.

Katt Williams, on the other hand, is one of the many that couldn’t ignore all the bad press. “I don’t give a fuck how good you can sing and dance!” he mentions. It’s obvious Michael made numerous mistakes that caused radio and TV stations to turn on him, but it’s safe to say his legacy of musical genius will outlast the bad.