Michael Jackson left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Arguably one of the most recognizable voices to have ever hit the airwaves, his incredible vocals and suave dance moves made him a music legend, with fans around the world still listening to his albums.
Everyone knows that he and his siblings once formed the famous Jackson 5, but did you know the King of Pop has many other celebrity relatives? Some of them are even A-list stars!
Samuel L. Jackson
Arguably one of the most famous actors in Hollywood, Samuel L. Jackson is known for being the face of such classic films as Pulp Fiction (1994), Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and Snakes on a Plane (2006). While you might have assumed he was related to the Jackson Family, given his last name, it was never officially confirmed until Janet appeared on Scott Mills’ Radio 1 show.
While she didn’t specify how she and Jackson are related, she told the radio host that he was just one of three big-name stars her family calls their own.
Jaafar Jackson
This connection might be known to those who are major fans of the King of Pop, but those of you who are simply passive listeners may not know that Michael Jackson has a multi-talented nephew who doesn’t just sing, but dances and acts, as well!
Jaafar, born in 1996, is Jermaine Jackson’s son, and he’s been steadily building a name for himself in recent years – but that’s not what’s most interesting about the 20-something. What is, is that he’ll be portraying his late uncle in the upcoming biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua.
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder‘s supposed relation to the Jackson Family is something that’s been suggested in years past, but we never had a concrete answer as to whether the rumors were true or not. As it turns out, they were!
While appearing on Scott Mills’ radio show, Janet Jackson revealed that the music legend is her third cousin once removed on her mother’s side. We can’t believe how much musical talent runs through this family’s veins.
Austin Brown
One of the few Jackson relatives to not use the family name is Austin Brown, the son of Rebbie Jackson. A talented musician in his own right, Brown got his start in the business in 2005, when he signed to Interscope Records.
He’s since gone on to produce and write music for other big-name artists, with his talents heard on releases by Ariana Grande, JoJo, Raven-Symoné and more.
3T
Talk about a blast from the past! 3T was a musical trio who appeared on the scene in 1995 with the release of their debut album, Brotherhood. Featuring such hit singles as “Anything” and “24/7,” it went Platinum and Gold in several countries, including the United Kingdom and France.
The group took a brief break in the mid-2010s to pursue solo careers, but they’re now back together. While you might not know it by their name, the three – T.J., Taryll and Taj – are all Jacksons! Their father is Tito Jackson, Michael’s brother.
Bigi Jackson
You definitely know this famous person is related to Michael Jackson, you just might not realize it, as he no longer goes by the name we’re all familiar with. Yep, that’s right, Bigi is actually “Blanket,” or Prince Michael Jackson II. He changed his name in 2015.
While not as in the spotlight as his siblings, Paris and Prince, Bigi has dedicated himself to keeping his father’s legacy alive. That being said, he does prefer to keep things private, which is completely understandable, given how much the media swarmed all of the Jackson children following Michael’s death.
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman has experienced a renaissance as of late, thanks to country singer Luke Combs covering her popular 1988 single “Fast Car.” She has a voice that’s as unique as they come, and she’s won over countless audiences with her approach to music.
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Chapman’s familial relation to the Jackson Family was the third and final one Janet confirmed while speaking with Scott Mills. Similarly to Samuel L. Jackson, however, how they’re related wasn’t divulged.