Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Hey fam! 💜 Grab a snack and get comfy because today’s video is a super chatty Q&A and reintroduction. I’ve been on YouTube for almost 8 years (!!) and thought it was the perfect time to share a little more about me, my Michael Jackson fan story, and life outside of YouTube. In this video, I’ll talk about how I first fell in love with Michael Jackson, the story of my very first Michael Jackson concert experience (yes, I actually saw him LIVE 😭), and how my journey shifted from being a superfan to a Michael Jackson historian. I’ll also share some of my personal favorites—from music and books to podcasts and more—so you can get to know me beyond just the channel.

If you’re new here, WELCOME! And if you’ve been riding with me since the early days, thank you so much for being part of this amazing MJ Fangirl community. 💜 Don’t forget to drop a comment with YOUR own Michael Jackson fandom journey—I’d love to hear it!

[00:00] Intro – Chatty reintroduction video
[01:10] How I first became a Michael Jackson fan 💜
[02:20] Discovering The Jacksons true story: An American Dream movie
[03:30] Seeing Michael Jackson live in 2001 (Invincible era concert) 🎤
[04:50] Little-known Michael Jackson story: Smooth Criminal & The Bandwagon
[06:40] Balancing being a Michael Jackson superfan vs historian
[08:20] Why I don’t go to as many MJ fan events anymore
[10:00] Hayvenhurst vlog + King of Popcorn event 🎬
[11:15] What I’d say if I ever met Michael Jackson
[12:20] Dream Michael Jackson concerts I’d time travel to
[15:00] First ever concert experience (not Michael Jackson)
[16:20] Childhood memories that shaped me as a creator
[18:00] Favorite music & artists outside of Michael Jackson 🎶
[19:40] Life outside YouTube: Peloton, podcasts & family life
[22:00] My reading obsession + favorite book apps (Libby & Audible)
[26:30] My Elvis Presley phase 📚 (and Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir)
[30:30] Lessons from other fan communities (Elvis vs Michael Jackson fandoms)
[33:20] Is the Michael Jackson fan community united or divided today?
[36:10] Thoughts on Michael Jackson’s posthumous albums (Xscape & Michael)
[38:20] Handling criticism as a Michael Jackson fan online
[40:40] Why I continue creating Michael Jackson content today ✨

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