Michael Jackson unmasked

Why did Michael Jackson cancel the concerts he’s being sued over? He appeared in Court today and was ordered to remove his mask (seen below):

What lay underneath, is to say the least, hideous. Here’s what horrified onlookers saw…

… … … (Yes, you’re still waaaaaaaaaaaay off the charts). What in the hell ever possessed him to do this to himself?

Thanks to Bill G for the heads up on this.