Unknown Things About Michael Jackson’s Children

Michael Jackson will forever be one of the biggest names to ever dominate the world of music. After all, he didn’t become the King of Pop for nothing. While his life was filled with ups and downs - and plenty of controversies - there is plenty the world doesn’t know.

One of the many things to come Jackson’s way is his children. The growing family was often the talk of the media throughout Michael’s life, and losing their dad saw them thrust into the limelight faster than ever. So, what are Michael Jackson’s children up to now?

Having plenty of siblings influenced Michael Jackson's own large family

Fans of Michael Jackson likely think about his time as a solo artist, but what about before he took over the world of music? Jackson rose to fame as a part of the Jackson 5, a hugely successful band that featured five out of nine of the Jackson siblings, and it wasn't long before he was a household name.

Being a part of a big family didn't just mean that Michael was surrounded by siblings; it also meant he allegedly knew from a young age that he wanted a large family just like his own. It started by marrying Lisa Marie Presley in 1994, but by their divorce two years later, there were no children on the cards.

Several of Michael Jackson's siblings have continued to work in music

Believe it or not, but Michael Jackson was just six years old when he burst onto the scene. While he is arguably still the most famous of all the Jackson siblings, they have all still made their own mark on the world. Jackie Jackson has continued to work on his growing music career and time as a producer.

Tito branched away from the family as a guitarist, Jermaine was behind some of the band's biggest hits, and LaToya was once one of the backing vocalists for the family's band. Janet Jackson is arguably the second most famous Jackson sibling thanks to her impressive singing career, often timed with amazing choreography for her live performances.

Michael Jackson’s dream of starting a family began in February 1997

While things didn’t work out for Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, it looked like the King of Pop was about to find love in the form of a dermatologist’s assistant named Debbie Rowe. The pair walked down the aisle in 1996, and it wasn’t long before Michael’s dreams of starting a family came true.

The couple welcomed Michael Jackson Jr. in February 1997, but something wasn’t enough. It turned out the musician wanted a way to show the world that the pair were connected eternally and their relationship would make history. It wasn’t long before Prince was born. Sadly, taking Prince home marked the beginning of the end for Michael and Debbie.

Paris Jackson marked the arrival of Michael’s first and only daughter

Just a few months with Prince went by before there was more news: Debbie Rowe and Michael Jackson were expecting their second child. The world didn’t have to wait long to learn that a little girl was on the way, as she made her appearance in April 1998. Of course, Michael needed another iconic name for his first daughter.

It didn’t take long for Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson to arrive. No one’s sure if he had a love of the city, but he admitted there was meaning behind Paris’ middle names. It turned out he wanted to use his name and his mother’s name to bring his daughter’s name to life before Paris joined the Jacksons at the Neverland Ranch.

Every moment with the children was captured on camera

Michael Jackson had made no secret about wanting to welcome a large family like the one he enjoyed growing up. Thankfully, everything fell into place when Paris and Prince were born, but that didn’t mean Michael was about to sit back and let Debbie Rowe do all the work. Oh no, Michael wanted to capture every moment.

It’s said Michael was so worried about capturing everything that he would often follow his children around with a camera. To top it off, the musician would allegedly choose all of his children’s outfits. Still, Paris and Prince later confessed Michael wanted everything to be authentic, so they were always having the best time in photos of them around Neverland.

The Neverland Ranch became the ultimate place to raise children

Michael Jackson was known for several things. One of the many and more unusual on the list was his Neverland Ranch. In fact, it’s still considered to be one of the most iconic celebrity homes of all time. Although he owned the ranch before welcoming his family, the Neverland Ranch quickly became the perfect place to raise his children.

Things such as a roller coaster and carousel were quickly built in the ground, while a large portion was dedicated to a fully-stocked zoo. Paris has since admitted that she would spend hours riding her favorite horse on the carousel. It wasn’t like the Jackson children had their own theme park at the Neverland Ranch - they quite literally did.

Paris and Prince Jackson weren’t allowed to use the theme park every day

Having their own theme park led many to think that Paris and Prince spent their days doing nothing more than playing outside. However, that was far from the case. In fact, Michael Jackson had rules in place about when they could ride their rides, including limiting some to certain days of the week or for special occasions.

It’s said the King of Pop was worried about his children getting complacent with everything they had. Making sure they didn’t get to ride things every day meant that Paris and Prince were still ecstatic when they got the chance to do things like go on the Ferris wheel, which was reserved for holidays, birthdays, or doing their chores.

Being fashionable was always an important part of Michael Jackson’s family life

His dance moves and legendary songs are just two of the things Michael Jackson will be remembered for throughout history. However, another that seemed to grip the world was his incredible fashion sense. Perhaps that’s why it’s little surprise that Paris and Prince have always been seen rocking fashionable looks? It all started as soon as they were born.

Some have argued that things went too far and the children shouldn’t have been dressed in such outrageous looks. However, having clothes hand-picked by Michael meant they always looked their best in family photo albums. Prince usually donned slacks and shirts, while Paris was usually seen in dresses and bows, with their love of fashion continuing to date.

Introducing Blanket to the world caused a lot of controversy

The King of Pop never hid his feelings for his family. Still, it seems that love of showcasing his children might have gone one step too far when a third child came along. Being divorced from Debbie Rowe by this point led Michael down the road of using an unnamed surrogate, who welcomed Michael’s second son in February 2002.

Prince Michael Jackson II now goes by the name Bigi, but Michael called his third child Blanket his entire life. It’s said the musician believed “A blanket is a blessing” and wanted to use it as a “way of showing love and caring.” Still, hanging Blanket over the edge of his hotel railings in Berlin didn’t go down well.

Peter Pan became a major inspiration in Michael Jackson’s life

Being a part of the Jackson 5 from such a young age meant Michael Jackson was a household name by the time many kids are still learning to read and write. Of course, this meant that he had a pretty unusual childhood. For one, Michael confessed his brothers were his only real friends, and many think he resented his fame.

Whatever the case, it seems Michael quickly found comfort in Peter Pan. He was the boy who never grew up and quickly became an inspiration in the musician’s life, even being the idea behind the Neverland Ranch. Thankfully, it seems Paris, Prince, and Blanket adopted Michael’s love of the story as they often dressed as the other characters.

Michael Jackson went to great lengths to hide his children from the paparazzi

Being the child of someone with worldwide fame is something many of us will never experience. It was also a tough balancing act for Michael Jackson, who seemingly wanted to show off his children to the world while still keeping their lives private. Apparently, he didn't want them to ensure the same childhood he experienced.

So how was Michael supposed to keep his children covered when they were in public while still getting to spend time with his family? It turns out Paris, Prince, and Blanket would all wear cloths, masks, or fabrics whenever they were out of the house to hide from the cameras. Sadly, this often did nothing more than draw more attention.

Going to mainstream school was out of the question for the Jackson children

It wasn’t just being in public that saw Michael Jackson’s children get hidden from the world. So much talk surrounding the musician led Michael to worry that his kids would be the subject of plenty of invasive moments if they went to school with everyone else. Instead, they were kept away from mainstream schools to avoid unwanted attention.

Sadly, this led to another issue: the Jackson children didn’t get to meet new friends naturally. Instead, they spent their time mingling with other famous children at parties or whenever their parents spent time with Michael at the Neverland Ranch parties. One of the many families they grew close to were the Hadids, including models Bella and Gigi.

A lot of effort when into keeping things normal for Michael Jackson’s children

Being the children of Michael Jackson meant that no matter how hard he tried, things would never be normal for Prince, Paris, and Blanket. That didn’t stop Michael from trying, but there were still times he would allegedly give in and give his children anything they wanted. Thankfully, the musician also tried to keep a balance.

Michael would try to juggle his career with being a dad at home, and there were even times the three children were allowed to have their faces uncovered in front of the cameras. Sadly, any chance of normality the family had was ripped away when Michael Jackson suddenly passed away on June 25, 2009 - a moment that shook the world.

The news that Michael Jackson had passed sent shockwaves around the world

The day that the news broke of Michael Jackson’s passing sent a wave across the world. It took just minutes for the world to learn the truth, but many didn’t believe it was true. In fact, there were assumptions that it was all a hoax, especially as Michael had been busy planning a major show at The Staples Center.

The world knew it was going to be Michael’s final tour, and thousands had tickets to see the King of Pop. Learning he had passed away due to an accidental overdose of medicine he’d been prescribed only made things more tragic. Plenty began to wonder how the children would cope after losing Michael when he was just 50 years old.

Michael Jackson’s family quickly stepped in to care for the children

Losing a parent is usually one of the hardest things people have to face in life, especially when they’re still so young. To top it off, Prince, Paris, and Blanket had to mourn the loss of their father in front of the world as millions gathered to pay their respects to Michael Jackson in the wake of his passing.

The children lived with Michael all their lives, with Debbie Rowe only having supervised visits. Thankfully, they weren’t left alone when Michael passed. Coming from such a large family meant they had plenty of uncles and aunts, with Michael’s mom stepping in as their caregiver before TJ Jackson offered his help. They were all worried about the children being alone.

The three children became public figures following Michael Jackson’s passing

It’s almost impossible to know how we will deal with grief. It seemed that Prince, Paris, and Blanket needed some time away from the world to say goodbye to their father before they were ready to face the world, something they thankfully managed to achieve. It wasn’t until 12 days later that they joined the public for a memorial service.

Prince, Paris, and Blanket appeared at The Staples Center, where plenty of people realized they hadn’t seen their faces for years, let alone heard their voices. Being so young meant Blanket was mostly overwhelmed by it all. Thankfully, Paris and Prince remained strong, with Prince admitting Michael was “the best father you could ever imagine.”

The passing of Michael Jackson opened up plenty of doors to opportunities for his children

Katherine Jackson - Michael’s mom and the children’s grandmother - was the one who ultimately became their guardian and helped create a sense of normality for Prince, Paris, and Blanket. One of the first things on Katherine’s to-do list was to move them out of the Neverland ranch and to a Calabasas gated community to try and remove any lingering pain.

She also decided it was time for the three to go to school for the first time in their lives. However, Katherine didn’t think that public school was the way forward. Instead, they were sent to a private school, where Prince, Paris, and Blanket had a chance to make real friends and head out with uncovered faces if they pleased.

The three Jackson children were constantly watched whenever they were in public

While she had good intentions, it seems that Katherine Jackson’s plan of giving the children normal lives was always going to be an uphill battle. After all, being kept away from the world and having the King of Pop as their dad meant most people wanted to know all about their lives and interests now Michael was gone.

Sadly, this also meant that the world’s media often followed Prince, Paris, and Blanket wherever they went. In 2010, the trio was asked to pick up a Grammy as Michael was handed the Lifetime Achievement Award. Their red armbands were in Michael’s honor, but it was too much for Blanket, who hid in the audience with his cuddly bear instead.

A guest spot on a show introduced Prince Jackson to Hollywood in his own right

Being Michael Jackson's eldest son meant many believed Prince would be the one to continue his father's legacy - and that's precisely what he's done. Prince has worked hard to ensure that his dad is never forgotten. Plus, he's been working to ensure he doesn't ride off his father's name and instead makes his own career for himself.

In 2013, when Prince was 16 years old, he was invited to work on the chat show 'Entertainment Tonight' as a guest correspondent and knew he couldn't refuse. Apparently, this was all Prince needed to know that he wanted to be a part of show business, focusing his time on becoming "well-rounded" by acting, writing, producing, and directing.

Prince Jackson got to appear on one of the biggest drama shows of 2013

Appearing on ‘Entertainment Tonight’ was one thing, but getting a guest spot on one of the biggest drama shows ever was another. Plenty believe that Michael Jackson would be proud to know that Prince managed to do both, as the teen was asked to be a part of ‘90210’ in 2013. It was a small role but a big achievement.

That moment came in the season finale, as Prince got to show off his acting range. Here, he played someone who loved music and was meant to be having a great time at a concert when his character was injured by a falling stage. Of course, being in ‘90210’ meant Prince got to rub shoulders with some major names.

Heading to college was another notch in Prince Jackson’s belt

It can be tough for any child star to balance trying to have a normal life with spending years in front of the cameras. Prince Jackson’s childhood was never like most other people’s, yet he somehow managed to find a way to keep things as balanced as possible. One of those moments came when he was just 17 years old.

Prince decided that he wanted to head to college and earn his degree to make him even more well-rounded than he already was at the time. Thankfully, Loyola Marymount University in California was just a short drive from his LA home. While he initially started studying movies, Prince ultimately switched to earning his business degree instead.

Teaming up with Blanket paved the way for a new project for Prince Jackson

Prince Jackson was 22 years old when he graduated from college, and it wasn’t long before everyone wanted to know what he planned on doing next. It only took one day before he had a major announcement - and he wasn’t alone. In fact, Prince admitted he planned on teaming up with Blanket for a new project.

Still, this would be far from the Blanket the world saw dangled over a balcony, as the youngster had already changed his name to Bigi. The brothers confessed they wanted to start a social media channel making videos reviewing various films. Sadly, while their videos have millions of views, the project seems to have taken a back seat.

Prince and Bigi Jackson allegedly have an incredibly close relationship

Just because they share different mothers doesn’t mean there is a divide between Prince and Bigi Jackson. Instead, they have been spotted together a host of times and appear to love working together more than most other things. Their social media channel shows that nothing changed between the brothers after losing Michael Jackson in 2009.

In fact, some sources close to the pair say that Prince is pretty protective of Bigi, especially when headlines call the youngest Jackson sibling out for being the quiet one of the trio. Bigi often keeps away from the paparazzi and steers clear of social media, but that doesn’t mean he’s remained silent this entire time.

There could be plans for Prince to follow Michael Jackson into music

Prince Jackson has set plenty of personal goals for himself. However, his main aim in all of this has been to do things that would make Michael Jackson proud. While he might be gone, plenty continue to keep his legacy alive, and Prince has made it no secret that he doesn’t want his father to be forgotten.

In fact, Prince has said he wants to embark on a music career to honor his father in the best way. He spoke to the LA Times in 2016, where Prince confessed Michael’s music has always shaped his life. Apparently, the youngster has plans to produce and direct his own films before following in his dad’s footsteps.

Paris and Prince have often shown the world their close relationship

For years, the Jackson children were kept behind closed doors. Just because they’ve only been making a name for themselves in the last decade doesn’t mean they have forgotten all about their father. In fact, Prince and Paris often appear at red carpet events and awards shows to accept things on their father’s behalf in the years since his passing.

In 2019, the brother-sister duo appeared at a 60 Years of Motown event hand in hand. Bigi decided to stay away from the red carpet, but that didn’t stop his older siblings from showing the world that Michael’s legacy will live on forever. The best bit? Prince and Paris used this chance to show the world how close they are.

The siblings recently shared their love for Michael on what would have been his birthday

It seems that accepting things on behalf of Michael Jackson is just one of the many ways that Paris and Prince have continued to ensure that his memory continues forward. The brother and sister duo also took to social media on August 29, 2022, to wish their late father a happy birthday on the day he would have turned 64.

The pair shared a host of throwback photos from their childhood, including pictures of them in a highchair, the three siblings cooking together with their father, and celebrating with the rest of their family. Prince thanked Michael “for everything” and confessed, “Miss you more and more but I love you more and more with each day.”

Her teenage years were reportedly a tough time for Paris Jackson

Recent years appear to have been some of the best in Paris Jackson’s working career. Sadly, things haven’t always been so smooth for the star. After all, Paris was 11 years old when the news spread that her father had lost her life, with the youngster later confessing she had no idea how she would cope with Michael gone.

A few years later, when Paris was 15 years old, we learned she was addicted to illegal substances and had already tried to take her own life a handful of times. She admitted as much to Rolling Stone, where Paris confessed she spent many of her teenage years battling dark thoughts until her family had to step in to help.

Moving away from the Jacksons for a time likely saved Paris’ life

Being 15 meant that Paris Jackson had no idea where to turn to get her life back on track, so she had little choice but to accept her family’s help. They all agreed it was best that Paris moved from California to Utah, where she could focus on time in therapeutic school and beat her addictions.

The Jacksons also allegedly hoped Paris would learn how to turn her life around for the better - and it could have been the thing that saved her life. Paris has admitted in the years since that it turned everything around and inspired her to enroll in community college. Paris has since been finding her own path in the world.

Leaving college gave Paris Jackson a chance to work on her modeling career

Even though she dropped out of college, Paris Jackson had a plan: she was going to work as a model. Many believed this was the perfect way to start a new life, as Paris seems to have a natural ability to capture the camera’s attention. To top it off, she’s been in front of the camera since day one.

After all, Michael spent most of his children’s lives taking family photos, and all that practice meant designers and talent scouts were lining up to work with Paris. The turning point came in 2017 when Paris found herself signed with the prestigious IMG Models group. It wasn’t long before Paris was on the cover of Vogue.

Paris Jackson hopes to recreate her father’s positive impact on the world

It turns out that Paris has always had major plans for her modeling career - and they don’t all focus on standing in front of the camera for photos. Instead, she wants to take what Michael Jackson did and adapt it to her career. Michael often made a hugely positive impact with his music, and now it’s Paris’ turn.

She spoke about her plans to Vogue Australia, where Paris admitted that she wants to leave a “positive imprint” on the fashion world. Many have called out the fashion industry for trying to push certain standards on people across the planet. After all, like many, Paris knows that there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all standard.

Paris Jackson got the chance to walk in Paris Fashion Week

Being a model usually comes with plenty of memorable moments. Not everyone gets to appear at some of the biggest events on the planet. Still, it was Paris by name, Paris by world domination for Paris Jackson back in January 2020, as the star got to walk in Paris Fashion Week as one of the models.

Here, Paris modeled for Jean-Paul Gaultier Haute Couture in their Spring/Summer 2020 Collection. Gigi and Bella Hadid were some of the other notable names as Paris took to the stage in one of the most anticipated Fashion Weeks of the year. Many weren't surprised to see the model bring the clothes to life perfectly.

The Soundflowers were formed while Paris Jackson was dating Gabriel Glenn

It's not just working as a model that's kept Paris Jackson all these years later after losing her father. It turns out she's also dabbled in music and has been doing pretty well for herself. In fact, it was her relationship with Gabriel Glenn that saw The Soundflowers come to life and Paris take center stage in the band.

Although they have since stopped dating, Paris had plenty of time to work on her music, which was described as a blend between hippie and folk. It didn't take long for the pair to develop quite the fanbase. On top of their new sound, many couldn't wait to see what Michael Jackson's daughter would bring to the music world.

Paris Jackson is known for her ever-growing tattoo collection

Another thing that's got so many people talking about Paris Jackson throughout the years is her tattoo collection. Amazingly, it wasn't discovered until he passed away that Michael Jackson had a host of cosmetic tattoos, such as tattooed lip liner and eyebrows. Paris' are a little more obvious than her late father's inkings as they spread across her body.

While she waited until she was of legal age to get her first tattoo, Paris wasted no time in growing quite the collection, as she now has more than 50 inkings to her name. Apparently, each one has a meaning. Her animal tattoos - including peacocks, birds, and elephants - are for her love of nature and her "B" stands for Bigi.

Losing Michael Jackson hit Paris harder than her siblings

Many parents will forever argue that they don't have a favorite child. Michael Jackson was no exception. Still, that hasn't stopped the siblings from wondering if their dad had a favorite, with Paris thinking she came out in top position. After all, she was the musicians' only daughter but still admits that Michale loved all of his children equally.

Apparently, Paris never had to wish for a thing, as her dad was always on hand to spoil her with anything she needed. To top it off, Paris says Michael would always boast to others about his daughter and her achievements. Tragically, being so close meant it hit Paris the hardest when Michael lost his life.

Rumors spread in 2022 that Paris Jackson had passed away

There's a good chance that the Jackson children will forever be in the headlines. After all, many want to know all about the siblings and what they will do with their lives after losing their father. Sadly, Paris Jackson has been in the media more than her brothers during 2022 - and it was all out of her control.

There was a time in the summer 2022 when many believed that Paris had lost her life behind closed doors. She's far from the first celebrity to face these kinds of rumors - and thankfully, they're not true. That didn't stop many from leaving their condolences on her social media pages, as they believed Paris really was gone.

Debbie Rowe partly blames herself for Michael Jackson losing his life

Losing Michael Jackson left a huge hole in the world of music. It also tore the Jackson family apart as they had to learn how to live without the King of Pop. Although they had been divorced for years by the time he passed, it seems that Debbie Rowe - Paris and Prince's mom - was also struck by the news.

However, this wasn't necessarily for the reasons that many believed. It turns out that Debbie often blames herself for Michael losing his life. The latest 'TMZ Investigates' documentary hit the small screen in September 2022 and saw the team investigate the final few months of Michael's life, with Debbie taking a large portion of the blame.

Working for a doctor left Debbie Rowe feeling largely responsible

It turns out the reason that Debbie Rowe wasn't a part of Prince and Paris' lives while they were younger was that she left her children in Michael Jackson's care after the divorce. To start, she would see the children through organized visits. However, by 2001, Debbie's paternal rights were terminated - something she later tried to reverse.

Why does Debbie blame herself for Michael's passing? In the documentary, she refuses to talk about Michael. Still, she says that she was as bad as Dr. Klein, her former boss and someone who was accused of prescribing medication to Michael. Debbie confessed, "I should have done something and I didn't" before adding, “I was basically as bad as him.”

Changing his name to Bigi gave Blanket Jackson a chance to start over

Paris and Prince were old enough to understand the true extent of what was happening when Michael Jackson lost his life. Sadly, Blanket was the youngest of the trio and seemed to be entirely overwhelmed by the entire thing. Now, he appears to have removed himself almost entirely from the limelight and prefers to keep his life private.

As if that wasn't enough, Blanket cut all ties with his former life in 2015 as he started calling himself Bigi. It's believed he was being bullied over his nickname, so Bigi decided that Blanket had to go. Hailing from Germany, his new name reportedly stands for inspiration, sensitivity, and idealism and has helped Bigi become more confident.

Bigi Jackson prefers to keep away from the limelight

Being so young when Michael Jackson passed away has left many people wondering if Bigi understood what was happening, especially when it came to his father's fame. After all, Michael was one of the biggest musicians of all time, but Bigi might not have appreciated this fact. It could also be why he prefers to keep his life private.

All we know is that Bigi likes to spend his time hanging out with his loved ones. Plus, he has a passion for movies and comic books. One of the main reasons people fell for Bigi and Prince's review series was because the former has a huge love of films and a lot of knowledge in the area.

Shyness plays a large part in Bigi's aversion to the limelight

Just because he doesn't spend his time with his siblings on the red carpet or posting to social media doesn't mean that Bigi Jackson is entirely hidden from the world. It turns out the reason he largely keeps to himself is merely that Bigi is so shy. Thankfully, it appears as though things could be changing.

Bigi appeared alongside his brother Prince in February 2020, as the pair posed together to celebrate Bigi's 18th birthday. It seems this was a major turning point for the youngster, as he's since agreed to appear in a handful of his siblings' posts as Bigi returns to the limelight. He's even appeared at a handful of major events.

Turning 18 gave Bigi the chance to invest in his own space

Let's face it; plenty of people dream about leaving the nest and making their own mark on the world. However, not all of us get to do it when we're 18 years old. Bigi Jackson? He decided to take his savings and invest in a place he could call his own, all to the tune of $2.6 million.

Thankfully, Bigi hasn't had to turn his back on his family or open the doors to the rest of the world. For one, the rest of the Jacksons are close by, as Bigi lives in Calabasas in California. Then comes the fact that it's part of a gated community, meaning that Bigi can stay as far away from the world.

Fans often wonder if Michael Jackson's children will be like the star

Celebrity children often have a huge burden on their shoulders once their parents lose their lives. After all, after so many years of seeing our favorite stars in the limelight, many want to know if their children will step in and carry on their parents' legacy. The same was quickly said for Michael Jackson's children.

One of the things people wanted to know was if Prince, Paris, and Bigi would inherit Michael's personality - and it appears they have in their own ways. Prince seems to have his dad's confidence. Paris is continuing Michael's musical legacy. Bigi? His grandfather thinks he's the most like his dad, especially in the singer's later years.

Several red carpet events have seen Prince and Paris celebrate Michael Jackson's life

There's no one set way that people mourn their loved ones. For Bigi, it appears that he prefers to stay away from the world's media and work on a life away from the cameras. Of course, being Michael Jackson's youngest son means that he'll always be able to return to the limelight if he so pleases.

As for Prince and Paris, they have been more open about celebrating Michael and his life whenever they have the chance. One of those moments came in 2018 when the siblings appeared on the red carpet on what just so happened to be their dad's 60h birthday. Here, they picked up the Elizabeth Taylor Legacy Award while celebrating Michael's life.

There has been a lot of talk about how much Prince, Paris, and Bigi Jackson are worth

For years, Forbes has named Michael Jackson as the highest-paid celebrity who has lost their life. Even by 2021, he came in at number three on the list with an estimated income of $75 million. No longer being around to enjoy his wealth means that the money goes straight to his remaining family, but how much are his children worth?

His music, estate, and other forms of income are just the beginning of their wealth. It turns out that Prince, Paris, and Bigi Jackson also have access to half of the Beatles’ music catalog too. All of this means they make somewhere around $8 million from Michael’s estate alone and could be worth up to $100 million - each.

The three Jackson children have some incredible godparents

Just because Michael Jackson is gone doesn’t mean the world will forget about the children he left behind. So how are they supposed to survive their time in the limelight without their famous father? Thankfully, it turns out the Jackson children have some major names looking out for them, thanks to Michael’s connections in the industry.

For one, Elizabeth Taylor was named as the Jackson children’s godmother, with her family stepping up to care for Prince, Paris, and Bigi now that she has passed away. Then comes the fact that Macaulay Culkin has been named as the trio’s godfather, something he has taken seriously after years of being the King of Pop’s best friend.

Macaulay Culkin faced a lot of speculation surrounding his relationship with the Jacksons

Macaulay Culkin has faced his fair share of issues since becoming a child star. From battling illegal substances to some public relationships and break-ups and everything in between, it appears that he’s come out the other side fighting. Thankfully, it also means Macaulay has been there for the Jackson children through it all with his first-hand experience.

Sadly, one of the things Macaulay has battled is rumors about his relationship with Michael Jackson. Some claim that something terrible happened behind closed doors, especially as Macaulay was so young during his friendship with Michael. Some have even gone as far as claiming he’s the biological father to Paris and Prince, but Macaulay denies all the accusations.

Paris Jackson and Macaulay Culkin are particularly close to each other

One of the many things to come from losing Michael Jackson is that Paris and Macaulay Culkin have grown closer than ever before. Their friendships started long before the King of Pop lost his life and has blossomed ever since. Macaulay often refuses to talk about Paris, saying he’s “very protective of her” in interviews.

The pair even have matching spoon tattoos on their arms, thanks to their inside joke of stealing spoons from everywhere they go. While they rarely open up about their relationship behind closed doors, their photos from times in public and social media posts seem to suggest they are even closer than most of us could ever imagine.

Some reports claim that Michael Jackson isn’t his children’s biological father

If there’s one thing many people have noticed, it’s that rumors about Michael Jackson will likely never go away. From wondering if he really lost his life to talk about his behavior behind closed doors, there’s no shortage of things that have got the world talking. What if he was never the biological father of his children?

That’s what some people claim, especially after actor Mark Lester claimed he was asked to make a donation. He reports that Michael asked Mark to be his children’s father because he already had four children and knew he was fertile. Mark even added that Michael was the one who “raised those children as his own,” but nothing has been confirmed.

Several stories claim that Michael Jackson had several secret love children

It’s not just talk of Michael Jackson not being the biological father of his children that’s been discussed throughout the years. It turns out that plenty of people have come forward with claims that the King of Pop is their biological father, and he kept them hidden from the world. However, some stories seem to hold more weight than others.

Plenty of celebrities have faced claims that they’ve welcomed secret children, including high-profile stars like Johnny Depp and Justin Bieber. It seems people love to come forward and claim they’ve been raising the stars’ children, but all of the accusations and false stories have made it tough to know if Michael’s alleged children are telling the truth.

Singer Brandon Howard says that DNA proves he’s Michael Jackson’s son

The world has learned that Brandon Howard’s mom is Miki Howard - the same singer who goes by the nickname Billy. Sound familiar? She was linked to Michael Jackson in the 1980s, with Brandon coming into the world in 1982, a year before the King of Pop released his hit song ‘Billie Jean.’ Apparently, there’s a link between the two.

It’s said the song is about Michael denying he’s Brandon’s father, but that hasn’t stopped the stories from running wild. It started when people claimed there were physical resemblances between Brandon and Michael and only got stronger when Brandon claimed to have taken a DNA test that reportedly came back with a 99.9% match.

Many still doubt Michael Jackson is Brandon Howard's biological father

So how did Brandon Howard get his hands on a DNA test? That moment came when Californian dental surgeon - Dr. Joseph Goodman - claimed he got his hands on one of Michael Jackson's dental devices. It's said he purchased the item at auction and ran a DNA test against a sample from Brandon before it came back as an alleged match.

Brandon's take on it all? He told fans that the DNA test was never about getting his hands on money and fame - something the Jacksons' lawyer has claimed several times. Michael's estate lawyer even went as far as saying Brandon is a fraud and he's "never heard of the man." Plenty still doubt that Michael is the singer's biological father.

Keeping the children safe was always one of Michael Jackson’s top priorities

One thing that never wavered in Michael Jackson’s life was his goal of keeping his family safe. In fact, it seems the King of Pop went to extreme lengths to do everything he could to protect his children, even when they were at home. It all started with protecting the Neverland Ranch and installing a host of security measures.

It’s said that Michael installed a host of panic buttons around the ranch, which were thankfully never needed. However, they did have one moment when security arrived to investigate one of the alarms. It wasn’t until they looked around that the team learned it was merely Bigi getting curious as a child and pressing the button by mistake.

The Jackson children were there to see the breakdown of Michael Jackson’s legacy

Bigi was still young when his father’s name was dragged into the headlines and Michael Jackson was taken to court following a host of accusations of inappropriate behavior with minors. Unfortunately, Prince and Paris were old enough to know what was going on. Plus, the allegations continued after Michael lost his life, with more accusers coming forward.

Sadly, The Jackson children were there to see Michael battle a breakdown as his mental health and legacy were dragged through the mud following the accusations. Paris even remembers the Neverland Ranch getting seized by a team of investigators and the toll it took on Michael. It affected all the Jacksons, but Michael always bore the brunt of it all.

MJ the Musical finally hit Broadway in February 2022

Few musicians have been able to make a legacy that stands the test of time, even years after they’ve lost their lives. Amazingly, Michael Jackson is one of the few who has done just that, with a musical in his honor hitting the stage in 2022. ‘MJ the Musical’ was initially set to appear on Broadway in 2020.

After years of delays due to outside issues, ‘MJ’ premiered in February 2022 and was immediately met with mixed reviews. Still, it didn’t stop the show from being nominated for a whopping ten Tony Awards - including Best Musical - and taking home four. All in all, ‘MJ’ features over 25 songs and tells the tale of Michael’s life like never before.

Keeping the house decorated for the holidays made Michael and his children smile every day

One of the many things that Prince, Paris, and Bigi can hopefully continue in their lives is the joy their dad used to bring to the world. It turns out the King of Pop had a unique way of trying to make sure he smiled every day, such as keeping his holiday decorations up every day of the year.

This was thanks to years of Michael being raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, meaning he didn’t get to celebrate Christmas as a child. Denouncing himself from the faith and branching out into his own life meant Michael could do what he liked with his home - including keeping things in the festive spirit for him and his children.