Jaafar Jackson
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Jaafar Jeremiah Jackson (born July 25, 1996) is an American singer, dancer, and actor. He is the son of Jermaine Jackson. He released his debut single "Got Me Singing" in 2019 and will make his film debut by portraying his uncle, Michael Jackson, in the upcoming film Michael.
Infobox
Born
Jaafar Jeremiah Jackson (1996-07-25) July 25, 1996 (age 29)Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
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Years active
2019–present
Father
Jermaine Jackson
Family
Jackson family
Tables
Key · Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
· Filmography › Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
| 2026 | Michael † | Michael Jackson | Post-production |
· Filmography › Music videos
2019
2019
Year
2019
Song
"Got Me Singing"
Performer(s)
Himself
2021
2021
Year
2021
Song
"Love One Another"'
Performer(s)
Tito Jackson feat. Bobby Rush, Kenny Neal, Marlon Jackson & Stevie Wonder
| Year | Song | Performer(s) |
| 2019 | "Got Me Singing" | Himself |
| 2021 | "Love One Another | Tito Jackson feat. Bobby Rush, Kenny Neal, Marlon Jackson & Stevie Wonder |
· Discography › Singles
"Got Me Singing"
"Got Me Singing"
Song
"Got Me Singing"
Release date
28 June 2019
"Confused"
"Confused"
Song
"Confused"
Release date
8 May 2020
| Song | Release date |
| "Got Me Singing" | 28 June 2019 |
| "Confused" | 8 May 2020 |
References
- People.comhttps://people.com/all-about-jaafar-jackson-parents-jermaine-jackson-and-alejandra-genevieve-oaziaza-8582999
- Evening Standardhttps://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/jaafar-jackson-nephew-michael-jackson-biopic-b1056784.html
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2023/01/michael-jackson-nephew-jaafar-jackson-portray-king-of-pop-in-antoine-fuqua-directed-movie-lionsgate-1235244128/
- Hollywood Lifehttps://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-is-jaafar-jackson-5017884/
- Smooth Radiohttps://www.smoothradio.com/artists/michael-jackson/jaafar-jackson-age-parents-singing/
- Empirehttps://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/michael-jacksons-nephew-jaafar-to-play-the-singer-in-new-biopic/
- Independenthttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/michael-jackson-biopic-jaafar-jackson-b2272163.html
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2023/film/news/michael-jackson-biopic-casting-1235506538/
- Rolling Stonehttps://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/michael-jackson-jaafar-jackson-michael-biopic-1234671064/
- BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64482522.amp
- The Timeshttps://www.thetimes.com/culture/music/article/michael-jackson-biopic-will-star-his-nephew-jaafar-in-title-role-dwllxlwp9
- "Jaafar Jackson looks exactly like Michael Jackson while shooting for biopic"https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1133576-jaafar-jackson-looks-exactly-like-michael-jackson-while-shooting-for-biopic
- World of Reelhttps://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2023/11/30/h7sj80lejp1d93j9qsin417dxp8jtl
- Hollywood Lifehttps://hollywoodlife.com/2023/11/29/michael-jackson-nephew-jaafar-jackson-films-biopic-in-los-angeles/
- Peoplehttps://people.com/movies/all-about-jaafar-jackson-michael-jackson-nephew/
- Dawn.comhttps://www.dawn.com/news/1535134
- ABC Newshttps://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/MichaelJackson/authorities-investigate-michael-jacksons-nephew-jaafar-playing-stun/story?id=9992076
- ABC Newshttps://abcnews.go.com/GMA/MichaelJackson/michael-jackson-children-safe-questions-raised-stun-gun/story?id=9995671
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/lostinshowbiz/2010/mar/04/jackson-blanket-jermaine-taser-jaafar
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2023/10/michael-jackson-movie-michael-universal-international-distributor-1235562789/