The world’s introduction to the child famously known as Blanket Jackson was an unconventional one, even by the standards of his father, the legendary pop icon Michael Jackson.
On November 19, 2002, Michael Jackson made headlines when he held his then-9-month-old son, born Prince Michael Jackson II, over the balcony railing of their suite at the Adlon Hotel in Berlin. While fans cheered below, photographers jostled for a glimpse of the child, but his face was concealed beneath a towel. Although Michael may have envisioned this as a joyful moment akin to “The Lion King,” it generated outrage worldwide and even served as a plot point in a 2003 episode of “Law & Order.”
Michael Jackson issued a statement at the time, acknowledging the incident and offering no excuses. He expressed regret, saying he got caught up in the excitement and never intended to endanger his child’s life.
However, this was just the beginning of public curiosity about his parenting style. It wasn’t until after his passing in 2009 that a more “normal” side of him as a father emerged, thanks to his two eldest children, Prince Jackson (Michael Joseph Jackson Jr.) and Paris Jackson (Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson), who shared fond memories of their father.
Jackson’s youngest child, the baby introduced to the world as Blanket, is now 21 and prefers to go by the name “Bigi.” He enjoys movies, has a keen interest in comics, and was leading a typical teenage life, despite his extraordinary family history. He shares a close bond with his older brother, Prince.
Paris Jackson celebrated Bigi’s 18th birthday in 2019 with an Instagram post, reminiscing about changing his diapers and expressing pride in the young man he had become. She emphasized his preference for privacy.
Bigi, the most low-profile of the Jackson children, granted an interview to “Good Morning America” in November 2021. During the interview, he toured a room filled with memorabilia from his father’s iconic career. He expressed his appreciation for the historical significance of the items and talked about continuing his father’s legacy by creating art that people can enjoy and benefit from.
Prince Jackson, the eldest sibling, shared that their father had instilled in them the importance of family and being there for one another. He revealed that Michael had told him he would be responsible for looking after his brother and sister in the future. Tragically, that responsibility came sooner than expected when Michael passed away in 2009.
Now, as young adults, they no longer strictly adhere to roles as the oldest or youngest sibling. Prince expressed how every moment spent together as a family is cherished, emphasizing the unique bond they share as siblings who grew up in similar circumstances.
They are also aware of the legacy left by their father, and Prince has been actively involved in charity work through his Healing Los Angeles foundation. He emphasized the strong, unfiltered bond they share as siblings, which has only grown stronger in the face of challenges and the presence of individuals with less-than-honest intentions.
In summary, Bigi, formerly known as Blanket, has grown into a young adult with a penchant for privacy and a desire to continue his father’s artistic legacy. He shares a close relationship with his siblings, Prince and Paris, and together, they navigate the complexities of life while preserving their father’s legacy.
