Fact check: Did Michael Jackson really almost become a victim of the 9/11 attacks?

1. Summary of the results

The claim that Michael Jackson almost became a victim of the 9/11 attacks is supported by several sources, including ^[1], which states that he overslept and missed a meeting scheduled to take place in the Twin Towers that morning ^[1]. Similarly, ^[2] provides more details about the meeting and how Michael Jackson overslept due to a late-night conversation with his mother, thus missing the meeting and potentially avoiding the attack ^[2]. Additional sources, such as ^[3], also confirm that Michael Jackson was scheduled for a meeting at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, but overslept and did not make it, potentially avoiding the 9/11 attacks ^[3]. Furthermore, ^[4] and ^[5] mention that Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine discussed in his book how Michael had planned to attend meetings in the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, but overslept and missed the appointments, potentially saving his life ^{[4] [5]}. The majority of the sources suggest that Michael Jackson did have a scheduled meeting at the World Trade Center on the day of the 9/11 attacks and missed it due to oversleeping.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources, such as ^[6], ^[7], ^[6], and ^[6], do not provide any relevant information to verify the claim about Michael Jackson almost becoming a victim of the 9/11 attacks ^{[6] [7]}. It is essential to consider these sources as they may indicate a lack of information or alternative perspectives on the topic. Additionally, the sources that support the claim do not provide a unified account of the events, with some mentioning a meeting scheduled at the Twin Towers ^{[1] [2] [3]} and others referencing a meeting without specifying the location ^{[4] [5]}. The inconsistency in the details highlights the need for further verification and consideration of alternative viewpoints. The sources also do not discuss the potential consequences of Michael Jackson's presence at the World Trade Center on the day of the 9/11 attacks, which could have significant implications for the music industry and his fans ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be considered sensationalized, as it implies that Michael Jackson was almost a direct victim of the 9/11 attacks, which may not be entirely accurate ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}. The sources that support the claim may have a bias towards highlighting the dramatic nature of the event, potentially to attract attention or emphasize the significance of Michael Jackson's narrow escape. On the other hand, sources that do not provide relevant information may be lacking in context or intentionally omitting details ^{[6] [7]}. The music industry and Michael Jackson's fans may benefit from the sensationalized claim, as it can generate interest and sympathy for the artist. However, it is crucial to approach the claim with a critical perspective, considering the potential for misinformation and bias ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}.