During this period, Michael’s appearance began to change. He was diagnosed with vitiligo, a condition causing skin depigmentation, which he managed with makeup and possibly prescription creams. He also underwent rhinoplasty and a cleft chin surgery, sparking rumors about extensive plastic surgery, which he denied. His weight loss, attributed to a dancer’s diet, led to speculation about anorexia nervosa.
A notable incident occurred in 1984 during a Pepsi commercial shoot, when pyrotechnics accidentally set Michael’s hair on fire, causing second-degree scalp burns. This event, part of a $5 million endorsement deal, marked the beginning of his struggles with prescription painkillers, a dependency that would haunt him later.
Continued Success and Controversy: Bad and Dangerous (1987–1993)
Michael’s 1987 album Bad, another Quincy Jones collaboration, produced five number-one singles, including “Man in the Mirror” and “Bad.” While commercially successful (35 million copies sold), it didn’t match Thriller’s impact. The accompanying world tour showcased Michael’s electrifying performances, but tabloid rumors about his eccentric lifestyle—living at Neverland Ranch with a pet chimpanzee named Bubbles and a hyperbaric oxygen chamber—intensified. Michael responded with the song “Leave Me Alone,” addressing media scrutiny.
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