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Jaafar Jackson

Jaafar Jackson is an American singer, dancer, and actor from the Jackson family.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Jaafar Jackson is an American singer, dancer, and actor from the Jackson family. He is best known for portraying his uncle Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic *Michael* (2026).

Who is Jaafar Jackson?

Jaafar Jeremiah Jackson was born on July 25, 1996, in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of Jermaine Jackson and a member of the famous Jackson family. He works as a singer, dancer, and actor.

What is his role in the Michael Jackson biopic?

Jackson was cast to play Michael Jackson in the biographical film *Michael*, directed by Antoine Fuqua. The role came after a reported two-year selection process. The film is a major studio production distributed by Lionsgate in the U.S. and Universal Pictures internationally, with a 2026 release.

Key details about his music career

Jackson released his debut single, "Got Me Singing," in 2019. Public sources describe him as a singer and performer, though his recorded output beyond that single remains limited in available reports.

In short

  • Jaafar Jackson is the son of Jermaine Jackson.
  • He released his debut single "Got Me Singing" in 2019.
  • He is playing Michael Jackson in the biopic *Michael* (2026).
  • The casting followed a two-year selection process.
Canadian angle

Jaafar Jackson is relevant to Canadian readers through Michael Jackson's long-standing popularity in Canada and the international release of the biopic *Michael*, which is reported to have worldwide distribution.[1]

Quick questions

Who is Jaafar Jackson?
Jaafar Jackson is an American singer, dancer, and actor and a member of the Jackson family. He is also known for portraying his uncle Michael Jackson in the film *Michael*.
How old is Jaafar Jackson?
He was born on July 25, 1996, which makes him 30 years old as of 2026.
Is Jaafar Jackson playing Michael Jackson?
Yes. Multiple sources report that he was cast to play Michael Jackson in the biographical film *Michael*.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaafar_Jackson
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, debut single, and casting as Michael Jackson in *Michael*.
  2. People — https://people.com/who-is-jaafar-jackson-michael-jackson-nephew-11845689
    Supports: Family relationship, father Jermaine Jackson, and role in the biopic *Michael*.
  3. Today — https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/jaafar-jackson-michael-jackson-related-rcna266366
    Supports: He is a singer and dancer, his 2019 track 'Got Me Singing', and his casting as Michael Jackson.
  4. Wikipedia (Catalan) — https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaafar_Jackson
    Supports: Birth date, father Jermaine Jackson, debut single, and portrayal of Michael Jackson in *Michael*.
  5. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaafar_Jackson
    Supports: Birth date, debut single, and casting as Michael Jackson in *Michael*.