I'm not disputing that he took drugs. But his talent was enough to overlook it. You've heard of "hate the sin-Love the sinner"? Being recently in the three different hospitals...I had a colored man with a purple top knot taking care of my VERY Personal hygiene. At the time, I was thankful that anyone was there to keep me clean. I have had tattooed people wait on tables where we were dining, and yes, for an instant, I stared. But depending on people to keep you alive changes how you react to a lot of things.
Michael Jackson was rumored to be a pedophyle, but his music (if that's a favored genre--) can't be beat. And people accept him. Even love him. We all have sins--just that some don't smell bad or make waves...