Unlike Michael Jackson, his sons Prince and Blanket (now known as Bigi) tried to stay out of the spotlight – something their father was unable to avoid until his untimely death.
So her rare public appearance in Las Vegas for a performance of Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson ONE caused quite a stir locally at the Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino – and online.
Last Tuesday would have been her late father’s 65th birthday.
Michael’s eldest son Prince, one of two children (the other is daughter Paris) the King of Pop shared with his first wife Debbie Rowe, wore a gray T-shirt, blue jeans and a baseball cap – which featured his logo Foundation – for the show. The 26-year-old also sported a well-trimmed short beard.
Prince, 26, and Blanket Jackson, 21, were seen chatting with guests at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Sin City after performing a Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson ONE on Tuesday
Blanket – now known as Bigi – with his brother Prince and sister Paris in 2012
Meanwhile, the pop superstar’s youngest bigi, who is rarely seen in public and is now 21, wore a casual black button-up shirt, matching pants and shoes.
Compared to their late singer father, who achieved great recognition with the megahits “Thriller,” “Beat It” and “Billie Jean,” the brothers lead a relatively reserved life. He died in June 2009 at the age of 50 from acute propofol and benzodiazepine poisoning at his home in Los Angeles, leaving behind his three children.
While Michael’s daughter Paris, 25, has followed in her father’s footsteps and pursued a career in music, Prince and Bigi have taken different paths.
Prince, born Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., earned a degree in business administration in 2019 before starting a foundation to support young people in Los Angeles while also running a production company.
Even less is known about the activities of his younger brother Bigi, who was taken in by proxy in 2002 and given the name Prince Michael Jackson II.
With her surprise appearance on Tuesday, the public’s natural curiosity about her is growing. So what do we know about Michael’s sons?
To answer your burning questions, FEMAIL takes a look into the low-key lives of Prince and Bigi.
Michael’s eldest son graduated with a degree in business administration before founding Heal Los Angeles with a college friend
Michael’s eldest child was born on February 13, 1997. His mother is the first wife of Thriller singer Debbie Rowe.
He counts Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin and the late Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor among his godparents.
After his parents’ divorce in 1999, Prince lived with his father at his famous Neverland Ranch and was raised by his grandmother Katherine after Michael’s death.
In May 2019, he announced that he had graduated cum laude from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, “with a concentration in entrepreneurship.”
Prince thanked his cousins — TJ, Taryll and Taj — for helping him get his bachelor’s degree in business administration.
‘[They] “Kept pushing me to graduate and finish my studies even though I really wanted to quit,” he wrote at the time.
Prince graduated cum laude from Loyola Marymount University in 2019 with a degree in business administration. He is pictured at his graduation ceremony with brother Bigi
During his college years, he met John Muto and the couple founded the Heal Los Angeles Foundation in 2016
“Honestly, I can’t tell you if it’s all been worth it, but I’m proud of my degree because I believe it’s a testament to my dedication and discipline.”
During his college years, he met John Muto and the couple founded the Heal Los Angeles Foundation in 2016.
According to its website, the foundation’s mission aims to “improve the lives of young people” through “impactful programs” that equip them with life skills to help them “achieve their dreams.”
Among the services Heal was able to provide during the COVID pandemic was delivering meals to people who were struggling in 2020.
“I would like to think so [my dad would be] Be very proud because I think that was one of his main goals – to not only spread his message of positivity and happiness, but also to see it translated into his children,” Prince told Entertainment Tonight at the time.
On his YouTube page, he shows his love for motorcycles by taking viewers along on his rides
A young prince and Bigi in 2011. They are described as “best friends”.
“As a father, I think that’s what you want to do when you’re raising children. You’re preparing them for the world and the type of person they’re going to be.”
On his Instagram, Prince shared some pictures from several of Heal’s events.
In addition to the foundation, Prince also runs a production company, King’s Son Productions, which aims to produce, shoot, edit and create content “from cinematic music videos and short films to feature films and beyond.”
On his YouTube page, he shows his love for motorcycles by taking viewers along on his rides.
Bigi, who was known as Blanket, is reclusive but passionate about climate change issues
Little is known about the youngest Jackson child. He was born via surrogate mother on February 21, 2002.
For most of his life, the now 21-year-old was known as Blanket, but since 2015 he has had a new nickname, Today reports.
His older brother is his “best friend,” a family friend told People in 2019.
“They share many interests such as science and science fiction,” they added.
Bigi and Prince share common interests which include science and science fiction. They also love Marvel and announced they would be launching a movie review channel in 2019 (pictured)
For most of his life, the now 21-year-old was known as Blanket, but since 2015 he has had a new nickname. On the picture 2011
They also seem to be fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as Prince announced in 2019 that he and his brother would be starting a movie review channel on YouTube, Entertainment Tonight reported.
There’s only one episode left on Prince’s YouTube channel, where she reviews Avengers: Endgame with her cousin Taj and special guest James Sutherland.
According to the publication, Bigi appeared to be a huge Marvel fan and had seen Endgame three times up to that point.
In 2020, sister Paris celebrated Bigi’s 18th birthday with a series of photos posted to Instagram.
In 2020, sister Paris celebrated his 18th birthday with a series of photos posted to Instagram
Too cute: In a photo shared by Paris, the siblings can be seen with silly facial expressions
Bigi also gave an interview to Good Morning Britain in 2021 where he spoke about his passion for environmental protection in the lead-up to the COP26 climate change conference
“My brother is of age today. what the fuck,” she wrote.
“I always changed his diapers. This is such a journey… proud of the handsome, intelligent, insightful, funny and kind young man he has become.
“He likes privacy, that’s all I have to say.” ‘Hbd little brother.’
Bigi also gave an interview to Good Morning Britain in 2021 where he spoke about his passion for environmental protection in the lead-up to the COP26 climate change conference.
“I think it’s important that we all know about it.” “I think we still have a ways to go, but our generation knows how important it is,” he said.