MICHAEL Jackson’s youngest son, Blanket, has been spotted on a rare outing amid his legal battle with his grandmother.
Photos captured the 22-year-old picking up fast food near his grandmother’s home in Los Angeles, California, earlier this week.
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Blanket “Bigi” – birth name Prince Michael Jackson II – sported white shorts, a white X-Men T-shirt, and black Nike sneakers as he carried his takeout order down the street.
His long brunette locks flowed down to his shoulders, and he rocked some facial hair.
The iconic pop star’s son is seldom seen out as he primarily keeps to himself, out of the spotlight.
However, his name has been in the news lately, as he recently sued his paternal grandmother, Katherine Jackson, 94, to block her from using his father’s estate to fund her legal battle against executors.
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Blanket’s attorneys argued that Katherine’s request for legal services didn’t benefit the estate and asked for it to be denied.
BLANKET’S LAWSUIT
Katherine has been involved in an ongoing legal dispute over the $600 million deal with Sony Music for half of her late son’s publishing and recorded music catalog.
Blanket and his brother Prince, 27, and sister Paris, 24, supported the sale, but their grandmother appealed it.
Now Blanket is fighting for Katherine to cover her legal expenses herself rather than relying on his father’s estate to pay them.
According to Billboard, Michael’s executors, John Branca and John McClain, claimed that Katherine had received over $55 million from the estate since her son’s death.
“Contrary to claims made by Mrs. Jackson’s counsel, the executors have in fact provided liberally for Mrs. Jackson’s maintenance, care and well being,” attorneys for Michael’s executors wrote, as per court documents.
Michael — dubbed the King of Pop — died in June 2009, leaving behind his legacy and mega fortune.
He shared his two oldest children with his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, whom he married from 1996 to 2000.
Blanket was born via surrogate, though his mother’s identity is unknown.
Despite Blanket being his original nickname, he legally changed it to Bigi in 2015 after getting bullied in school for his unique moniker.
Michael Jackson’s Kids
Michael Jackson had three children to pass on his legacy before his sudden death in June 2009. Here’s what his adult kids have been up to.
- Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., primarily known as Prince, is Michael’s first-born child with his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe. He followed in his father’s footsteps by working in the entertainment industry as an actor and producer. According to IMDB, Prince’s credits include Daybreak (1993), Hangin’ with the Homeboys (1991), and Nano: Hold On (2017). He graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
- Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson also went the entertainment route as a model, actress, and singer. She was featured in the 2018 action film, Gringo and the 2021 comedy, The Space Between. Paris has a contract with IMG Models and released her first album, Wilted, in 2020.
- Prince Michael Jackson II, also known as Blanket or Bigi, maintains his privacy away from the limelight. He is said to enjoy martial arts and is passionate about climate change.
Blanket was the baby in the infamous photo of Michael holding a child over the balcony at the Adlon Hotel November in Berlin, Germany, in November 2002.
In March, Michael’s three kids attended the opening night of MJ: The Musical, a tribute to their father and his memorable tracks.
They each dressed up for the event, with Prince and Blanket wearing dark suits and Paris donning an ankle-length brown gown.
A photo of the trio posing outside the venue marked their first red carpet pic together since 2012.
In August 2023, Michael’s sons traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, to celebrate their father’s birthday.
In honor of what would’ve been the Man in the Mirror singer’s 65th birthday, the duo went to see the Michael Jackson show at Mandalay Bay.
They took photos with their father’s fans, signed autographs, and even received gifts.
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