Michael Jackson's Three Children: Where Are Prince, Paris And Blanket Aka Bigi Today?

Michael Jackson continues to remain one of the most important and celebrated artists in the history of global entertainment. He was the 'King of Pop' who transformed music, dance, fashion and music videos into a global cultural phenomenon. He enjoyed a phenomenally creative career, with record-breaking achievements and a level of fame that few artists before or since have matched. However, as influential as his artistic side was for the music history, his family side was equally inseparable. Infact, his role as a father was one of the most important parts of his personal life besides his legendary career. MJ, as fans love to call him, was a father of three children Prince, Paris and Bigi who grew up in the midst of extraordinary fame but also

protected from the public eye. But since they were raised away from the intense pressures of celebrity culture, their life became a tightrope walk following Michael Jackson's sudden death at the age of 50 on June 25, 2009. This left them to navigate life on their own. Each went their own way over the years, developing their own interests, careers, and identities. Here's a look at what Jackson's three kids are doing today.

Prince Jackson: Michael Jackson's Older Son

Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., better known as Prince, was born in 1997. He was the first child of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe, and remained under public curiosity for most of his early life even though his father tried to keep his childhood private.Unlike his father Prince did not have a performing career. Instead, he became interested in production, filmmaking and charity work. He studied business and worked behind the scenes in entertainment. Prince also carried on his father's humanitarian values.

Paris Jackson: MJ's Famous Daughter

Michael Jackson and and Debbie Rowe's most visible offspring is his daughter Paris Jackson, born in 1998. She has taken the creative route, working as a singer, songwriter, model and actor. In 2020, Paris released her debut album, Wilted, which showcased her own musical style rather than mimicking that of her father. Her music explores personal experiences, emotions, and her own artistic identity.She's also done acting projects and fashion campaigns, creating a career of her own outside her father's shadow. Paris has been open about the difficulties of growing up famous. She often speaks on individuality, and mental health.

Bigi Jackson: Lesser Known Son

Prince Michael Jackson II, born in 2002, is the most private of Michael Jackson's children. He was first known to the public by the nickname 'Blanket' and later changed his name to Bigi Jackson. Bigi has been out of the public eye and has not made many public appearances, unlike his siblings. He has expressed an interest in filmmaking and has been involved in creative endeavours behind the camera. Bigi has also made the occasional appearance with his siblings at events related to their father's legacy.Bigi was raised by his grandmother Katherine Jackson following the death of Michael Jackson and leads a relatively low-key existence.

Shouldering Michael Jackson's legacy

Prince, Paris and Bigi may have been born into one of the world's most famous families, but each has taken a different path in defining himself or herself. The three siblings have also stayed close through their shared experience of growing up as Michael Jackson's kids. They still remember him, not as a world icon, but as their father.”More than a decade after his death, Michael Jackson’s music, his cultural impact and the lives of the three children he left behind still live on.