- "They Don't Care About Us": The controversial line "Jew me, sue me, everybody do me/ Kick me, kike me, don't you black or white me" sparked significant backlash and was later amended to "kick me, poke me, don't you black or white me" in subsequent releases.
- "Black or White": The original music video included an explicit scene where Michael destroys items and mouths the word "f**k," which was later censored before public release.
It's essential to note that these instances are uncommon in Michael Jackson's extensive discography, and the vast majority of his songs do not contain explicit language or profanity.