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Justin Bieber song slams accuser, honors Michael Jackson

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Updated: July 19, 2012 6:21AM



Justin Bieber tells USA Today “It’s our way of remembering an icon, and making a point,” explaining his new “Maria” single disses Mariah Yeater, who falsely accused him of fathering her son. Similarly, Michael Jackson wrote “Billie Jean” to rebut his various accusers. — B.Z.





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