Joe Jackson, the patriarch of the infamous Jackson family, died Tuesday evening after years of battling various health issues, including a recent bout with cancer. He was 89.
Still, his grandson, Taj Jackson, a member of R&B group 3T, wrote on Twitter that he's "disgusted by some of the comments I’m reading about my grandpa Joe by those who didn’t even know him."
"Please don't just regurgitate what you were spoon fed by the press," he added. "Joe was loved by our ENTIRE family and our hearts are in pain. Let us grieve without the nastiness."
Disgusted by some of the comments I’m reading about my grandpa Joe by those who didn’t even know him. Please don't just regurgitate what you were spoon fed by the press. Joe was loved by our ENTIRE family and our hearts are in pain. Let us grieve without the nastiness.#ripthehawk
— Taj Jackson (@tajjackson3) June 27, 2018
Some online have criticized Joe Jackson for how he disciplined his 11 children with wife Katherine Jackson. The couple raised the family in a three-bedroom home in Gary, Indiana. It was there that Jackson, a guitar player from a failed blues band, formed The Jackson 5 with his sons, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael.
Joe Jackson addressed his approach to parenting in a 2013 interview with CNN: "I had to be like that way because during those times, it was hard, and you have a lot of gangs there, you know, in the area where we were living."
"This was Gary, Indiana, and I had to make sure that they didn't get in any type of trouble, and things of that sort," he added.
Along with Taj Jackson, who issued a warning to fans, other family members and celebrities remembered the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Famer with kinder words.
I will always love you! You gave us strength, you made us one of the most famous families in the world. I am extremely appreciative of that, I will never forget our moments together and how you told me how much you cared. #RIP Joe Jacksonhttps://t.co/F5UfYjEgYx
— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) June 27, 2018
You did the unthinkable. Some people will never understand the commitment & love it takes to do what you did. And as your grandson I am forever grateful for the strength I have from you. I’ll always remember what I’ve learned from you. I’ll always cherish you.?????? #ripgrandpa pic.twitter.com/DY2jc6qByR
— TJ Jackson (@tjjackson) June 27, 2018
Joe Jackson, brother beloved, patriarch & creator of one of the most talented American musical dynasties. We will remember him as long as his family’s music plays. Offering prayers and condolences to the Jackson family. #RIP #NeverCanSayGoodbye #JoeJackson pic.twitter.com/ws7vFmeRxi
— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) June 27, 2018
R.I.P. joe Jackson the legend we will never forget
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) June 27, 2018
THE MAN...THE FAMILY ...THE LEGEND! RIP JOE JACKSON and thank you for giving us the many gifts of talent from your family, not just to our community on a whole...but to the ENTIRE WORLD!!! #RIP pic.twitter.com/uOfKXQV4mP
— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) June 27, 2018
