Jaafar Jackson: The eagerly anticipated first teaser for the biopic “Michael,” which tells the story of pop icon Michael Jackson, has now been made public. When the teaser was released on November 6, it immediately sparked a heated debate on social media: who is the actor portraying the King of Pop, and why does he resemble him so much? The Jackson family alone has the solution. The actor is none other than Jaafar Jackson, the real-life nephew of Michael Jackson.

Who is Jaafar Jackson?
The 29-year-old Jaafar Jackson is the son of Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza and Jermaine Jackson, Michael’s elder brother and a founding member of The Jackson 5. Jaafar, who was born in Los Angeles in July 1996, was surrounded by music-rich families as a child but initially took a different route. Before discovering that music was his true passion, he played golf as a youth. He began singing and dancing to the beat of the family when he was twelve.

Jaafar, a talented pianist and performer, debuted as a vocalist in 2019 with the song “Got Me Singing.” Apart from that, he starred in “The Jacksons: Next Generation” and has covered Marvin Gaye and Sam Cooke’s legendary tunes. The Jackson 5 consisted of Jaafar’s father and uncles, Jackie, Marlon, Tito, Michael, and Randy Jackson; his aunts, Janet, La Toya, and Rebbie Jackson, have all gone on to have prosperous musical careers.

Jaafar Jackson’s Relationship with Michael Jackson:
Jaafar enjoyed happy childhood memories of his time at Neverland Ranch and had a close bond with his late uncle. He told the South China Morning Post, “I remember being at Neverland, playing hide-and-seek, going on rides, watching movies, and just having a great time.”

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He disclosed that he was too young to talk to Michael about music while he was a superstar, something he regrets now that he has followed in his footsteps. He told Get Balanced that his uncle’s death in 2009 was sad and that “I would have asked him many questions about the career I have chosen for myself.” It was really difficult. I can’t even recall how that day felt.

Michael Jackson’s Early Life and Legacy:
Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana, on August 29, 1958. He is the eighth child of Joe and Katherine Jackson’s 10 children. His rise started as The Jackson 5’s brilliant lead singer, and his unmatched talent finally made him a worldwide sensation.

His personal doctor, who was ultimately found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, gave him sedatives and propofol, which caused him to overdose and die on June 25, 2009. Jackson’s impact on pop culture, dance, and music is still unparalleled today. Katherine, his 95-year-old mother, is still recognized as the grandmother who kept the Jackson family together.

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