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Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, left us in 2009, leaving behind an immense musical legacy and a close-knit family. His children grew up in the spotlight and faced intense public scrutiny from a young age. Today, in 2024, they have become accomplished young adults, each following their own path and honoring their father’s memory in their own way. In this article, we will look at the lives of Michael Jackson’s children, discover their passions and projects, and understand their view of the world. We will also explore their relationship with their father’s legacy. Strongly protected by their father, the Jackson children led an almost reclusive life at the Neverland Ranch. To escape the paparazzi, they had to hide under a veil during their rare outings. It was only after the star’s death that the whole world truly discovered them.
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Prince Michael Jackson:
Prince Michael Jackson I, whose real name is Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., was born on February 13, 1997, in Los Angeles. He is the eldest son of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe. His godfather is Macaulay Culkin, and his godmother was Elizabeth Taylor. After their father’s death, he, his sister, and his brother lived with their maternal grandmother, Katherine, and then with their cousin T.J. Jackson, a former member of the group 3T. All three attended Buckley School, which also hosted celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, and Laura Dern. In 2013, Prince made an appearance in an episode of the fifth season of “90210 Beverly Hills – New Generation,” marking his only acting experience. He then pursued his studies and graduated in 2019 with a degree in business from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. A philanthropist, he co-founded a foundation called Heal L.A. with classmates, aimed at helping those in need. Since 2017, he has been in a relationship with Molly Schirmang, whom he met at university.
Paris Jackson:
Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson was born on April 3, 1998, in Los Angeles. Daughter of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe, she is named after the French capital where she was conceived. Like her older brother, her godfather is Macaulay Culkin, and her godmother was Elizabeth Taylor. Although Paris had a happy childhood, she also faced addiction problems, eating disorders, and made two suicide attempts. Paris is a multi-talented artist. She has acted in the series “Star” (2017) and “American Horror Stories” (2021), and appeared in the film “Gringo” alongside Charlize Theron (2018). As a model, she is represented by IMG Models. In addition to her acting and modeling career, she is also a musician and singer, having released her first album, “Wilted,” at the end of 2020.
Bigi Jackson:
Prince Michael Jackson II, nicknamed Blanket and then Bigi (pronounced “Bidji”), was born on February 21, 2002, in San Diego via a surrogate mother. He became infamously known when he almost fell from a balcony in Berlin as his father presented him to the crowd. The most discreet of the siblings, his public appearances are extremely rare. Unlike Prince and Paris, he is absent from social media and avoids red carpets. Preferring to stay out of the limelight, this philanthropist is committed to combating climate change. He is also working on writing and directing his first short film, titled “Rochelles.” Additionally, Bigi and his older brother launched a YouTube channel in 2019 to review films. However, in recent months, this channel has been used by the two brothers to document their travels through vlogs.
Michael Jackson’s Children Denied Inheritance Due to Tax Issues
Indeed, the King of Pop passed away in 2009, but fifteen years later, the issue of his inheritance remains unresolved. According to Music-News, Michael Jackson’s three children (Prince, Paris, and Bigi, also known as Blanket) and his mother, Katherine Jackson, still do not have access to the late singer’s estate. The main cause is a dispute with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. federal tax agency. Last May, an IRS audit issued a “deficiency notice” after revealing that Michael Jackson’s estate had “undervalued its assets.” As a result, the heirs may have to pay “an additional $700 million in taxes and penalties” before they can access the inheritance. For now, it remains blocked and under administration since the singer’s death. In 2021, the Jackson family won a lawsuit against these valuations. Prince, Paris, Bigi, and their grandmother are now awaiting a reevaluation of the entire singer’s fortune, including the music catalog recently purchased by Sony Music for $600 million (€551 million). The executors suggest allocating part of the funds to the family in the form of a family allowance. Additional problems could arise with Katherine Jackson, Michael Jackson’s mother. She opposed the transaction with Sony Music and initiated legal proceedings to block it, asking the heirs to cover her legal fees, which they refused. In March, Bigi Jackson, the youngest of the children (22 years old), even filed legal documents to prevent his grandmother from accessing the estate funds.