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Lionel Richie Debunks “Smelly” Michael Jackson Rumor

Summary by 97.9 The Box
Lester Cohen / Michael Jackson / Lionel Richie Living legend Lionel Richie stopped by the Joe Rogan podcast and used his time to debunk long-standing rumors about his relationship with the late Michael Jackson. The Grammy Award-winning artist explained why Michael Jackson was given the nickname of “smelly,” while speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience. Richie decided to debunk a theory that outlets like People ran with after reading his memoir, Tr…
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97.9 The Box broke the news in on Monday, October 6, 2025.
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