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Jaafar Jackson Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography

Jaafar Jackson Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography

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Girlfriend: Maddie Simpson

Age: 28 Years

Hometown: Los Angeles

Bio/Wiki
Full Name Jaafar Jeremiah Jackson
Profession(s) Singer, Dancer, Actor
Famous For For his song "Got Me Singing" (2019)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.) 5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye Colour Brown
Hair Colour Black
Career
Debut Singer: Song: Got Me Singing (2019)


TV: Oprah Winfrey Show (2010) as a Guest
Personal Life
Date of Birth 25 July 1996 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2024) 28 Years
Birthplace Los Angeles, California
Zodiac sign Leo
Nationality American
Hometown Los Angeles, California
School Bethany High School, Oklahoma
College/University California Baptist University, Riverside, California
Education Qualification Graduation
Religion Christianity
Hobbies Singing, Writing, Playing Guitar
Social Media • Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Twitter

• LinkedIn
Relationships & More
Marital Status Unmarried
Girlfriends Maddie Simpson (Singer)
Family
Parents Father- Jermaine Jackson (Singer Song Writer, Musician)


Mother- Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza (Fashion Designer)
Siblings Brother- Jermajesty Jermaine Jackson


Sister- None
Relatives Grandfather- Joe Jackson (American Talent Manager)
Grandfather- Katherine Jackson
Uncle-
• Michael Jackson
(Singer, Dancer)
• Marlon Jackson (Singer, Dancer)
• Tito Jackson ( Singer, Guitarist
• Randy Jackson (Singer, Songwriter)
• Jackie Jackson (Singer, Dancer)
Aunt-
• La Toya Jackson (Actress, Dancer)
• Rebbie Jackson (Singer)
Cousin- Paris Jackson ( Actress, Singer, Dancer)
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.) $4 million (as of 2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Jaafar Jackson

  • Jaafar Jackson is a rising singer, songwriter and entertainer born in Franklin, Louisiana, California.

  • He is a third-generation member of the popular American Jackson family of musicians and entertainers who hail from Gary, Indiana, USA.

    The Jackson family

  • Jackson has one sibling and nine half-siblings from his mother’s and father’s sides. His mother, before marrying his father, was in a relationship with his uncle, Randy Jackson. The couple also has two kids.

    Jaafar Jackson with his half siblings

  • After the divorce of his parents, his mother was granted physical custody of Jaafar Jackson and his younger brother, and his father was ordered to pay $3,000 per month in child support.

  • Jaafar Jackson started his professional singing career at the age of 12.

  • When he was just thirteen years old, he purchased a stun gun. Police and child protection officers investigated his family regarding his purchase.

  • Before he started his music career, Jaafar was an aspirant of a professional golfer. However, after being surrounded by his talented entertainer family, he soon followed in his family’s footsteps and became an entertainer.

  • Since childhood, Jaafar Jackson was a trained piano artist. In an interview, he once mentioned that initially he learnt piano without any guidance.

    Jaafar Jackson, while playing piano

  • In 2009, one month after Pop star Michael Jackson’s death, Jaafar and his father attended the Save the World Awards and paid tribute to the late King of Pop.

  • Jaafar Jackson also learned singing and took up dancing in a style similar to his world-famous uncle, Michael Jackson . He also performed in some songs by renowned artists such as Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye.

  • In 2011, Jaafar and his father also paid tribute to Michael Jackson. Jaafar’s father, Jermaine Jackson, helped in unveiling “The Michael Jackson Experience” at Madame Tussauds in Los Angeles, USA.

    Jaafar Jackson with his family at Madame Tussauds with the Michael Jackson wax statues

  • Jaafar appeared on reality TV with his family on the show titled The Jacksons: Next Generation.

  • In 2017, Jackson began his first live stage program with his father and brother on The Christmas Song.

  • In an interview, Jaafar mentioned that he did his first solo stage performance at the Dolby Theatre in 2018.

  • In 2019, he released his debut song titled Got Me Singing. The song was well-received by fans and critics, and it helped to launch Jaafar’s career as a solo artist. As of March 2025, this song has hit 9.8 million views on YouTube.

    Jaafar Jackson in Got Me Singing song

  • Since 2019, Jaafar Jackson has released several other singles, including Love One Another (2019), Confused (2020), I’m Here (2020), and Rebirth of Michael (2024).

  • In 2021, he was part of his uncle Tito Jackson’s music video “Love One Another.” Besides several other members of the Jackson family. This music video also featured some renowned celebrities, including Chris Tucker, Kim Kardashian, Magic Johnson and Tyson Fury.

  • With the guidance and mentorship from his father, Jaafar has spent over a decade collaborating with a diverse team of producers and writers, crafting exceptional music.

  • Jaafar Jackson is also a model and has appeared in many commercial ads for several luxury brands, such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Guess.

  • Jaafar made his acting debut with the film Michael (2025). The film is a biopic of his uncle Michael Jackson, and he is playing the role of Michael in the film. He gave this information in his Instagram post caption. He wrote:

I’m humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life. To all fans all over the world, I’ll see you soon.”

Jaafar Jackson from the biopic of Michael Jackson