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JACKSON
Jaafar
American singer
Date of Birth: 25 July 1996
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Age: 28 years old
Zodiac sign: Leo
Profession: Singer
Biography
Jaafar Jeremiah Jackson is an American singer, dancer, and actor. He is the son of Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve, nephew of Michael and Janet Jackson.
Jackson has appeared in music videos and is featured in The Jacksons: Next Generation. He released his debut single "Got Me Singing" in 2019. He will make his film debut by portraying his uncle, Michael Jackson, in the upcoming film Michael.
Career
Jackson has covered songs by Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye. In 2019, he released his first single, "Got Me Singing". He appeared in Jackson-related projects including The Jacksons: Next Generation and Tito Jackson music video "Love One Another" in 2021. According to Empire, he "established a social media presence as a talented singer and dancer".
After a two-year casting process, Jackson was cast in the lead role of his uncle Michael Jackson in an upcoming biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua and distributed by Lionsgate. Michael's mother Katherine Jackson was quoted as approving of the casting, saying he "embodies" her son. Jaafar himself wrote on his personal Instagram account that he was "humbled and honored" to be cast in the role. Principal photography began on the film on November 27, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Footage of Jackson playing the role emerged online shortly afterwards.
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