Michael Jackson’s son Blanket, 22, looks all grown up during rare outing

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Bigi "Blanket" JacksonBigi Jackson, formerly known as Blanket, made a rare appearance in Los Angeles.IXOLA / BACKGRID

Bigi Jackson is stepping out in “Star Wars” style.

Michael Jackson’s 22-year-old son, formerly known as Blanket, looked all grown up in Los Angeles on Thursday wearing a graphic tee with his chin-length hair tucked behind his ears.

The late King of Pop’s youngest son — who was born Prince Michael Jackson II — paired the Darth Vader shirt with black athletic shorts and matching sneakers.

Michael Jackson’s youngest son, seen here in 2022, wore a graphic tee while out and about. Getty Images The photographs come on the heels of Bigi, seen here with brother Prince Jackson in 2019, winning an award at the Santa Monica Film Festival. Getty Images

While Bigi primarily maintains a private life, he made headlines last month for writing and directing “Rochelles.”

The short film won Best Drama at the Santa Monica Film Festival.

Bigi has not spoken out about his love for filmmaking before, but he did tell “Good Morning Britain” viewers in November 2021 about his passion for fighting climate change in a rare interview.

Prince congratulated his younger brother for the accomplishment last month. princejackson/Instagram He praised the 22-year-old for “chasing his dreams.” Getty Images

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“I do think it’s important that we all know about it,” he said at the time. “And I think we have some work to do, but our generation knows how important it is.

“There’s a lot of history in this house and the studio here,” Bigi continued of his late father’s compound.

“That’s what he was all about. That’s what each of us want to do: make things that people can enjoy and hopefully benefit their lives.”

Michael, seen here in 1992, died in 2009. Redferns Bigi is the late King of Pop’s youngest child. Getty Images

As for his sister, Paris Jackson, she is best known for her modeling, singing and acting.


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The 25-year-old most recently made headlines for walking the Grammys red carpet with her numerous tattoos covered.

The “Let Down” singer has starred in “American Horror Stories,” “Sex Appeal” and more projects over the years.

Michael was also the father of Paris Jackson, seen here with her siblings in 2012. Getty Images A biopic starring Michael’s nephew Jaafar Jackson (not pictured) is in the works for 2025. Getty Images

Their big brother, Prince Jackson, for his part, graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 2019, where he studied business administration.

The 27-year-old praised Bigi on his 22nd birthday in February, writing via Instagram Stories that his broher is “killing it” by “chasing his dreams and winning awards.”

A biopic documenting their father’s life is currently in the works, with the “Thriller” singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson taking on the starring role in “Michael,” which is slated to hit theaters in 2025.

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