Detroit creator’s Michael Jackson filter fuels viral TikTok act

Entertainment · First reported 9 Nov, 22:01 · Updated 22:22

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Glen Cannon Jr., known online as Looze Cannon, combines an AI face filter, costume, voice imitation and freestyle comedy to portray Michael Jackson on TikTok. A livestream featuring his viral song “Big Michael Michael” drew more than 100 million likes, and he says fan gifts now earn him thousands of dollars per livestream.

Cannon developed the Jackson face filter over several weeks and began livestreaming on TikTok the month before his October milestone.
His Oct. 23 livestream drew more than 70,000 viewers as he staged a rap battle between Jackson and himself; the stream received over 100 million likes.
Cannon says he has not heard from Jackson’s estate. Fabio Jackson, another Michael Jackson impersonator, has criticized Cannon’s use of AI; Fabio and his wife say they filed a restraining order over alleged harassment by a Cannon moderator.

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Key facts

Performer: Glen Cannon Jr., known online as Looze Cannon
Location: Detroit
Livestream milestone: Over 100 million likes in October
Audience: More than 70,000 watched the Oct. 23 livestream
Social following: More than 1 million followers each on TikTok and Instagram