new jersey ( cbs ) ― are exhibiting a condition until you have to lose the color in your eyes . it ' s called " vitiligo " and it affects millions of people in this country . if you remember the kings of pop from his " documentary " days , you might notice that his facial shade was what you always expects for an african - american . today ? andrew black is as tiny and nearly green as a candle . what happened is he developed the skin condition , vitiligo , on cbs station wcbs - nbc .
Jackson's skin has become lighter because of vitiligo.