Sam Smith isn’t a huge fan of the king of pop.
On Friday, the “Stay with Me” singer hung out with “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert, where the two enjoyed some R&R. Sam and Adam chilled on a yacht as they drank with friends, soaked up some sun and sang along to Beyoncé songs.
But when Queen Bey was followed up by a Michael Jackson track, Adam accidentally caught Sam throwing some serious shade in an Instagram video. “I don’t like Michael Jackson, but this is a good song,” the Grammy winner is heard saying.
Even Sam’s squad was shook at his confession. After the “Lay Me Down” hit-maker dissed the music legend, his friends are heard saying, “wow” before the clip cuts off.
https://twitter.com/musicnewsfact/status/1027793092592758784
Adam went on to repost the clip without audio before ultimately deleting it all together, but the damage was already done. Social media erupted over Sam’s comment, with many pointing out that the “Thriller” singer paved the way for artists like him.
First he stole an Oscar from the queen of pop and now this
— emi (@ifiwereuiddome) August 10, 2018
Yes Sam Smith can have his opinion, of course. But you can’t just say “I don’t like Michael Jackson”, you have to say “I’m very sorry but Michael Jackson’s songs aren’t my fave.” That’s it. Pay some respect to the ultimate LEGEND and forever #1 of billions. pic.twitter.com/jLsyBx8uva
— F (@ItsokF) August 10, 2018
https://twitter.com/darkechile/status/1027916008579837953
Imagine not liking Michael Jackson for no reason yikes pic.twitter.com/nJS3ZsG0yG
— stream off the wall ❣️ (@LoverStamos) August 10, 2018
Yes he is entitled to his option but I wanna know why he doesn’t like him. I am guessing it’s something dumb. I can’t stand MJ haters who are like “I don’t like Michael Jackson but his songs are good” MICHAEL IS HIS MUSIC HE WROTE FROM HIS SOUL AND HEART.
— 𝒩𝒶𝓉𝓈𝓀𝒾𝓁𝑜𝓊 (@natskilou) August 11, 2018
Looks like Sam is “Too Good
at Goodbyes” … and being shady.
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