In a rare family photo, Michael Jackson’s son, widely recognized as Blanket, is captured alongside his Jackson cousins.
Bigi, the 21-year-old who now goes by the name Bigi, was seen in the company of Jermaine Jackson’s sons, Randy Jackson Jr., Donté Jackson, Royal Jackson, and Jermajesty Jackson, along with Norwegian rapper Omer Bhatti.
The group was photographed while enjoying their time in what seemed to be a bar. Bhatti later posted a picture of the occasion on his Instagram page on Sunday, January 28.
The 38-year-old musician captioned the photo with “Lately” accompanied by a palm tree emoji.
Fans were delighted to see Bigi (R). Credit: Instagram/Omer Bhatti
Numerous fans flocked to the comment section to express their reactions to the rare snapshot, with one user writing: “Thank you for sharing! Lovely to see Bigi!!!”
Another comment noted that Bigi resembled the King of Pop, stating, “Bigi looks just like MJ.” A third user praised Bhatti, acknowledging his long-standing closeness with the entire Jackson family for decades.
The same user continued, saying, “It’s amazing to see this; as a child, you carried them in your arms, and you are still a loyal friend to them.”
Bigi with Prince and Paris Jackson at the Michael Forever Tribute Concert on October 8, 2011. Credit: Samir Hussein / Getty
At 21 years old, he is the youngest among the late singer’s three children. The pop icon also had a son, Prince, who is now 26, and a daughter, Paris, who is 25.
Since the passing of Jackson at the age of 50 in June 2009, Bigi has mostly stayed out of the spotlight. His first public appearance occurred in August of the previous year when he joined his older brother in Las Vegas to commemorate what would have been their father’s 65th birthday.
The siblings made their rare appearance at the renowned Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, which is also the venue for the spectacular Michael Jackson ONE show by Cirque du Soleil. During the event, they engaged in a Q&A session with supporters and took pictures with them.
Originally unveiled in February 2013, the event celebrated its 10th-anniversary residency in Vegas last year.
“Everything [Jackson] does is with a childlike heart. For Michael, every day was fresh, every day was new, every day had to be bigger and better than the last one,” shared Jackson’s friend and choreographer, Jamie King, as reported by PEOPLE.
Bigi Jackson at the Annual THRILLER NIGHT Halloween Party in 2022. Credit: Kevin Winter / Getty
In October 2022, Bigi was captured on camera while participating in the annual Thriller Night Halloween Party held at the Jackson family residence in Encino, California, hosted by Prince.
Although he generally keeps a low profile, he has been focused on developing his skills as a producer and director. His upcoming short film, “Rochelles,” is scheduled for release in 2024.
In 2021, Bigi granted a rare interview to Good Morning Britain, discussing his dedication to addressing climate change and expressing his aspiration to create a meaningful impact on the world.
“I believe each of us [siblings] shares the goal of creating content that brings joy to people while also positively impacting their lives,” he remarked. “Awareness is crucial, and I think it’s important for our generation to be well-informed. Although there’s work ahead of us, we understand the significance of the task.”
