LOS ANGELES: Viral TikTok personality Looze Cannon sat down with TMZ for an interview discussing his sudden rise to fame as a Michael Jackson impersonator, his upcoming album, and the challenges of online celebrity.
The Detroit-area recording artist, whose real name is not publicly disclosed, has built a substantial following on TikTok with his Michael Jackson impressions, complete with the King of Pop’s signature dance moves and vocal mannerisms. His content has drawn millions of views and caught the attention of celebrities including YK Osiris, according to social media clips circulating on TikTok.
In the TMZ interview, Looze Cannon discussed his new album and the attacks he has faced from some fans who question his resemblance to Jackson. He also revealed a surprise element during the interview that caught the TMZ crew off guard, according to the outlet’s X post.
Looze Cannon is a multi-hyphenate entertainer , producer, DJ, songwriter, comic, musician, actor, and rapper , who has been active in the music industry since age 6 and had his first major label signing at age 7, according to his StreetNoise Merch biography and Grind Weekly profile. He is considered the “Dr. Dre” of his collective R2G due to his array of talents.
The TMZ X post sharing the interview had garnered more than 10,000 likes by Thursday, according to the post’s syndication data. The interview included video footage of Looze Cannon performing his impressions.
