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30 Real Facts About Michael Jackson’s Childhood and How He Became The King of Pop

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Michael Jackson in 1995. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images.
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21. Jackson Frequented Studio 54

Andy Warhol, Debbie Harry, and others at the Studio 54 opening. The Daily Beast.

Michael Jackson moved to New York City in 1978 in order to film the notorious box-office flop The Wiz. While living in New York, Jackson was a frequent attendee of the infamous Studio 54 nightclub. While most famous for its disco scene, Studio 54 was also home to many early hip-hop performers which had an enormous influence on Jackson and his later music. He was particularly affected by beatboxing he saw at Studio 54.

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