Do you think Michael Jackson was overrated?

No, Michael
Jackson was awesome

I'd argue that Prince was more talented as he played far more instruments.

No, he was talented.

I do prefer Prince though.

No.

I never liked Michael Jackson. I agree with you that Prince was more talented - but not necessarily because he played more instruments. He wrote better songs. He was - to me - a more charismatic performer, a better producer, more subversive and interesting, I prefer his vocals, &c, &c.

But I don't think my vast preference for Prince (or indeed almost anyone other than Michael Jackson) means Jackson was 'overrated'. Horses for courses, isn't it? No-one can deny Jackson's music resonated with huge numbers of people, which is a talent in and of itself.

Why bring up Prince?

I've read something like this here before by a previous poster.

jackson had way better songs than prince. it wasn't even close.

Difficult for me to say as far as his music goes, because neither he nor Prince were really my kind of thing (with some exceptions). But as a live performer I think Jackson was fantastic, and in no way overrated.