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Who is Jaafar Jackson? Michael Jackson's nephew starring in his biopic
One of the most anticipated music biopics of the year, Michael is all set to bring the life of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, to the big screen on April 24. The film traces Jackson’s extraordinary journey, culminating his rise as one of the most influential global music icons of all time. The film stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew, in the lead role. Here's everything you need to know about jaafar1/13Jaafar Jackson2/13Jaafar Jeremiah Jackson was born on July 25, 1996, in Los Angeles. He is the son of Jermaine Jackson of the Jackson family and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza, who was born in Colombia and had previously dated Randy Jackson.3/13Through both his parents, he has eleven siblings - nine brothers and two sisters.4/13Jackson began singing and dancing at the age of 12. During his youth, he also expressed aspirations of becoming a professional golfer. He is a skilled pianist. 5/13In early 2010, when he was 13, Jackson's family was investigated by police and child protection officers in Encino, Los Angeles, after he purchased a stun gun online.6/13Jackson has been in a relationship with Maddie Simpson since 2016, and the two are engaged.7/13He has covered songs by Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye, and in 2019 released his first single, "Got Me Singing". Beyond his family, he is heavily inspired by Frank Sinatra and Stevie Wonder.8/13In 2015, Jackson was a main cast member in the filming of his family's reality show Living with the Jacksons. He starred in other projects around family including The Jacksons: Next Generation and the music video for Tito Jackson's 2021 single "Love One Another."9/13After a two-year casting process, it was confirmed in December 2023 that Jackson had been cast in the lead role of his uncle Michael Jackson in Michael, an upcoming biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua. 10/13The docu-drama film Michael follows the story of the renowned musician Michael Jackson who was reffered to as the King of Pop. Apart from Jaafar Jackson, the film also features Nia Long, Colman Domingo and Juliano Valdi in key roles.11/13To prepare for the role, he underwent intense prep. He "danced until his feet would bleed or go numb."12/13To get into character for the Michael biopic, he stayed at his uncle's former house and slept in different rooms to "feel the energy".13/13He trained in the same dance room where Michael Jackson used to prepare for tours. He was 12 when MJ died at age 50 from an accidental anesthetic overdose.Tags
Who is Jaafar Jackson? Everything to know about Michael Jackson's ...
Jaafar Jackson is set to play the legendary Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic 'Michael.' Fans are excited to see the King of Pop's journey on-screen. But what makes this casting interesting is that Jaafar isn't just an actor taking on a challenging role; he's actually part of the Jackson family. For the uninitiated, he shares a real-life connection with the legendary singer. Here's a closer look at who Jaafar is and how he's related to the music icon. Columbian-American singer and actor Jaafar Jackson was born on July 25, 1996, in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of legendary singer, songwriter, and producer Jermaine Jackson and fashion designer Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza. Also, he's the nephew of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Interesting things to know about Jaafar Jackson Jaafar began his musical journey at 12 years old and is also skilled in playing instruments such as the piano. He released his first single, 'Got Me Singing,' in 2019. Jaafar has appeared in his uncle Tito Jackson's 2021 music video 'Love One Another.' He once aspired to be a professional golfer. On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jaafar revealed he never wanted to be an actor. "I grew up wanting to play golf, but I got into music," he said. In 2025, he got engaged to actress and singer Maddie Simpson. He's on Instagram and enjoys over 700k followers. What is 'Michael' about? The upcoming film follows the life of American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson, from his early days with 'Jackson 5' to ruling the music industry as the King of Pop. The film will focus on his musical journey, iconic stage performances, creating record-breaking albums, and the ups and downs of his career. It also stars Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Miles Teller as John Branca, Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe, Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones, Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson, and Kat Graham as Diana Ross. 'Michael' will be released in the UAE on April 24, 2026. ALSO READ | Excited for 'Michael'? UAE release date, cast, runtime: Everything about King of Pop's biopic
'Michael' Star Jaafar Jackson- Is He Related to the King of Pop ...
Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson plays the King of Pop in the 2026 biopic Michael. Here's everything to know about the rising star.
Michael Jackson's nephew portrays the King of Pop in new biopic
Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar portrays the King of Pop in this new biography tracing the singer-songwriter and dancer's life.
