Lionel Richie Says Michael Jackson Was Nicknamed 'Smelly' Over Poor Hygiene

Michael Jackson may be remembered as the 'King of Pop' ... but his pal Lionel Richie remembers him as being one stinky dude -- literally nicknamed 'Smelly'! The "American Idol" judge talks all about it in his new memoir "Truly," which debuted…


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