Who is Jaafar Jackson and how is he related to Michael Jackson?

Jaafar Jackson took social media by storm after photos of the individual circulated across the internet with users resembling him to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson! This left people with two questions:

Who is Jaafar Jackson and how is he related to Michael Jackson?

Michael Jackson turned out to be Jaafar Jackson’s late uncle and the son of Jermaine Jackson who happens to be Michael’s brother! The Jacksons seem to have a rich background in music and artistry as all the individuals mentioned above are considered American singers and songwriters.

A picture circulating on X (formerly known as Twitter) had users commenting on how Jaafar’s resemblance to Micahel is uncanny as seen in the embedded tweet below:

The photo was shared on Michael Jackson’s official X account and confirmed that fans of the King of Pop are receiving a biography/ movie about the star with a picture of Jafaar dressed like Michael in the 90s. The caption said, “The journey has begun….#MichaelMovie”.

Moreover, the photo was received positively by fans as they couldn’t tell the difference between the two individuals and expressed their enthusiasm while waiting for the film.

Kevin Mazur who took the photo stated that “Jaafar’s style, method, and everything he does makes him a copy of his late uncle. This is an opportunity for everyone who has not watched a Michael Jackson show live!”

The producer of the movie Graham King also added that “every dance, moment, and behavior of Jaafar makes him look like Michael. No artist can play this role other than him.”

Users across social media platforms claim that April 18, 2025, is a possible release window for one of the most anticipated movies yet.