Michael Jackson ‘s “Smooth Criminal” doesn’t seem too provocative. However, one artistic choice in the song’s music video caused Jackson to leave his religion.

Jermaine Jackson was a member of The Jackson 5. In his 2011 book You Are Not Alone: Michael, Through a Brother’s Eyes, Jermaine noted the Al Capone theme of the “Smooth Criminal” video.

Michael Jackson died 16 years ago today, ... Dancers like Bruno “Pop N Taco” Falcon, famed for his electric boogaloo style in Smooth Criminal, and Sybil Azur, ...