Michael Jackson's Film Director Son, 22, Rocks Long Hair Like Dad in Rare Appearance, Sparking Talks

One of Michael Jackson's children, bearing the late singer's familiar look in a recent photo, is captivating the online world, though some netizens remain skeptical about how closely this child mirrors the King of Pop.

Bigi Jackson, the rarely-seen son of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, recently stepped out in public and instantly sent the internet into a frenzy with his captivating presence.

The 22-year-old film director, famously known as Blanket, enjoyed a casual outing in Calabasas, California, carrying a phone and brown paper bags. He embraced a relaxed style with a black printed T-shirt, black sneakers, and white socks. However, it was more than just his fashion sense that caught the netizens' eyes.

When photos of Bigi surfaced, netizens noticed his neck-length black hair, parted in the middle. Some saw a striking resemblance to his legendary father, while others noted differences.

Transitioning to specific features, others also took a closer look." Is this blanket?" one curious netizen asked, referring to Bigi's childhood nickname.

Further observations included remarks about Bigi and Michael's similarities. "I think they have the same jaw line and nose [sic]," someone else observed. "He got his daddy’s original nose," another user commented.

However, not everyone agreed. "I don't see any resemblance at all," one remarked, with another exclaiming, "Zero resemblance!" This split in opinion fueled further debate among fans and observers.

Regardless of the perceived resemblance, many expressed admiration for Bigi. "He is a cute kid. He doesn't look like Michael or anyone in his family at all but that is his father. Does it really matter unless he is looking for his biological parents then that is his business," emphasized one supporter.

Born in 2002 via surrogate, Bigi first captured public attention during a memorable moment in Berlin when Michael playfully showcased him from a hotel balcony to eager fans below.

Alongside older siblings Paris, 26, and Prince, 27, he continues to navigate life in the spotlight. Amidst his upbringing in the public eye, Bigi encountered a surprising turn of events.

As reported on March 22, 2024, Bigi filed documents against his grandmother, Katherine Jackson. In his document, Bigi asked the court to prevent Katherine from using funds from the late singer's estate.

According to reports, Katherine wants to use the money to appeal a past ruling concerning her son's property. Previously, Bigi and Katherine were united in trying to stop the executors of Jackson's estate from completing a business transaction.

The nature of the transaction is unknown. But, it reportedly involved the executors wanting to sell half of the late singer's music catalog to Sony. Unfortunately, Bigi and Katherine lost their case with the court ruling against them.

Since losing, Bigi has given up on the case. However, Katherine did not, and she decided to appeal. Bigi did not support her decision and did not want to be part of it. On that note, he wants the court to stop his grandmother. He does not want her to use money from Michael's estate to pay the legal bills.

While a judge has not ruled on her appeal, Bigi does not believe Katherine would win. He also can't see how it would benefit the trust's beneficiaries if she continued to fight. Now, he is asking the court to only repay her for the money she spent before her appeal.

Social media users have shared their thoughts on the issue on X. One user wrote, "Ummm, BLANKET….or whatever your name is, that is THEEE KATHERINE JACKSON AND HER BILLS MUST ALWAYS BE PAID!" Another stated, "He better leave Miss.Katherine Jackson alone before DNA gets called and rocks his world."

A social media user commented, "Everyone keeps asking me to comment on the lawsuit that Michael's little white children brought against queen Mama Katherine and I have no comment. This is who HE chose. We have to start respecting Black men's choices and who they decide to give their kingdoms too."

While Michael Jackson was growing up, his mother was a homemaker. She was married to Joseph Jackson, who worked as a steel mill worker. Her first home with her large family had two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a small utility room.

She would make the clothes her children wore. For their footwear, she shopped from sales or the Salvation Army store. When her husband lost his job, she would go with him to farms. They would pick vegetables there, and she would store them after canning for her family.

As they were not wealthy, Katherine and her husband always planned ahead. They would buy meat in large quantities and store it in the freezer. This would last them for a long time.

At the time of Michael's death, his will stated that if any of his children were minors, he nominated his mother as their guardian. However, he wrote that if she was dead, unable, or unwilling to be their guardian, he nominated Diana Ross to act in that capacity.

Now adults, Michael's children have taken diverse paths in life. When Bigi was 18, he bought an over two million dollar home in Calabasas, California. He bought the place because he loved his privacy.

When Bigi and his siblings were much younger, they split an $8 million allowance yearly. The money increased from $5 million as their father's estate grew in its earnings.

However, when Bigi was 15, Katherine passed his guardianship to his cousin, Tito Joe "TJ" Jackson. In her filing, the then-87-year-old Katherine noted that she could no longer fulfill her duties.

Despite his recent troubles with his grandmother, Bigi is close to his siblings. Two years ago, he remarked that he and his siblings continue to honor their father's legacy. Bigi is a climate change activist. He loves to do things that he hopes people can benefit from.

Bigi remains a figure of fascination and admiration, embodying both the legacy and individuality of his iconic father. His presence sparks conversations about fame and the lasting influence of the King of Pop on future generations.