Looze Cannon, a Detroit entertainer, has gained viral fame on TikTok with his comedic impersonations of Michael Jackson, utilizing a filter to enhance his performances while showcasing impressive freestyle skills.

Glen Cannon, Looze Cannon’s real name, has been active in the music scene since 2010 and has a background as a musician, producer, DJ, and comedian, previously gaining traction on the streaming platform BIGO Live as “Bigo Jackson.”

Recently, Cannon celebrated surpassing one million followers on TikTok by performing a freestyle that alternated between his own persona and his MJ character to Mobb Deep’s “Shook Ones Pt. II.”

Notable figures such as Timbaland and Cordae have publicly praised Cannon’s talent, with Cordae emphasizing the impressive nature of freestyling while impersonating MJ, while Timbaland acknowledged his multifaceted skills beyond AI-assisted performances.

Timbaland, a proponent of AI in music, maintains that AI should complement human creativity, a viewpoint that has attracted both support and criticism within the music industry.

As of now, the only AI technology in use in Cannon’s performances is the filter, reinforcing the idea that his talent is largely rooted in genuine skill rather than AI manipulation.

Cannon’s recent viral success reflects a growing trend of social media platforms as vital spaces for emerging artists to showcase their unique talents and gain broader recognition.