Lionel Richie Reveals Quincy Jones’s Playful Nickname for Michael Jackson: “Smelly, ‘Halndito'”
October 1, 2025 – Lionel Richie, in his new book “Truly,” has shared a revealing anecdote about the late Michael Jackson, recalling a playful, yet pointed, nickname bestowed upon the “King of Pop” by legendary producer Quincy Jones.
Richie details how Jackson’s life became increasingly chaotic as his solo career exploded. “When Michael began
