Michael Jackson's son Bigi ‘Blanket’ Jackson joins family to promote new biopic

Michael Jackson’s son, Bigi “Blanket” Jackson, appeared publicly to pay homage to his father's enduring legacy.

Bigi, who is now 24, attended the debut of Michael, a biopic about his renowned father, in Berlin on Friday (April 10).

Joining him were his cousin, Jaafar Jackson, who takes on the role of the King of Pop in the film, and his elder brother, Prince Jackson.

Both Bigi and Prince, aged 29, paid tribute to their father — who passed away at 50 in 2009 — by wearing armbands reminiscent of Michael's iconic styles.

The pop legend frequently donned armbands as a symbol of his charitable initiatives for children. 

Bigi and Prince wore armbands that showcased a photo of Michael's feet performing one of his famous dance moves.

Bigi’s presence in Berlin was his first at a public event since supporting a preview night of MJ: The Musical at London's Prince Edward Theatre in March 2024.

He was there alongside brother Prince and their sister, Paris Jackson.

Lately, Paris, who is 28, has avoided events related to Michael — produced by the co-executors of Michael Jackson's estate, John Branca and John McClain — because of her choice to distance herself from the film.

The soon-to-release Lionsgate biopic will portray Michael's “personal life and some of his most legendary performances from his early solo career,” according to an official description.

Jaafar, 29 — the son of Michael’s sibling, Jermaine Jackson — shared in a behind-the-scenes video for the movie, "I never imagined pursuing acting or taking on his role. But I felt it was my destiny."

"Playing Michael, I needed to earn the part and demonstrate to the filmmakers my ability to become Michael. It required delving deep and tapping into genuine authenticity," he continued.

Michael hits theaters on April 24.