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What is Blanket Jackson Net Worth?

Blanket Jackson Net Worth, Biography & Lifestyle:

Blanket is neither an actor nor a singer (yet?), but this young man has a staggering net worth of $100 million!

Blanket is the third and youngest child of the pop legend Michael Jackson. Despite being the most private among the Jackson Siblings and not having to enter the limelight yet like his older siblings, Bigi Jackson as he calls himself – is worth more than some of the biggest stars today.

Today, we are diving deep into Blanket’s world as we’ll also look into:

  • The newest details of his childhood with the King of Pop;
  • Blanket’s siblings;
  • How he coped after his father’s death;
  • Blanket’s dream career and specialty (you’d be impressed!);
  • Lots more!

It’s an interesting life – we’re surprised at how much Blanket has grown and now he’s an intelligent young man full of intelligent ideas!

(Once you’ve checked out Blanket’s net worth and bio – whatever you do – scroll to the end and check out our Fun Facts Section – there are a couple of surprises for you in there!)

Ready?

Let’s go Bigi-jeans!

Who Is Blanket Jackson?

Blanket Jackson Net Worth and Bio

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Blanket Jackson’s Net Worth: $103 million
Source of Wealth: Inheritance, royalties
Spouse/ Relationship: Single
Height: 5 ft 8 in or 1.76 m
Date of Birth: February 21, 2002 which makes him 22 years old
Place of Birth/Nationality: La Mesa, California/ American
Children: None

How Old Is Blanket Jackson?

He is 22 years old.

How Tall Is Blanket Jackson?

He is 5 ft 8 in or 1.76 m or 176cm tall. 

Prince Michael Jackson The Second is most commonly known as Blanket Jackson.

Blanket made his debut in the world in the most intriguing and disturbing manner- that is – by being dangled from the balcony by none other than his father.

That was in Berlin, Germany and Prince Michael II was just 8 months old then.

Michael may have been envisioning a proud Lion King moment with his newborn son but this caused fans and non-fans alike to criticize the pop star for endangering his infant son’s life.

But as a matter of fact…

…Blanket’s father said that he just got carried away and wanted to show off his youngest son to the world. He also apologized right after that.

Umm…okay, Michael.

Pop legend Jackson tried his best to hide their faces and the next time the public was to see Blanket would sadly be when Michael died.

As a result…

…the three Jackson siblings were thrust into the limelight.

Blanket’s siblings Michael Joseph Jackson Jr and Paris Jackson seemed to be able to take their father’s death pretty well.

But according to insiders, Blanket had trouble taking it all in and often looked confused and lost.

Awwwe.

The Jackson siblings then went into the care of their grandmother, Katherine Jackson.

After the death of pop star…

…what was once Blanket’s quiet and private life became the favorite subject of the press and the paparazzi. The siblings also had several interviews following the death of their father, exposing Blanket more to the public eye.

But despite that, the people still noted that Blanket was always the quiet one.

He was only 7 when he lost his father and he could be seen in interviews often frowning – tensing his eyebrows, looking serious while clutching a new toy every single time but smiling when the interviewers turned to him.

This sight tugged many fans’ heartstrings and as a result, many people took an interest in the young boy and watched him as he grew up.

And if you think life is perfect when you’re a Jackson, think again…

…because Blanket was also subject to bullying.

This is the reason he’s not Blanket now – but Bigi Jackson.

Yep, the young man christened himself Bigi Jackson in 2015.

As he grew up…

…he became somewhat of a “forgotten one” in his family as some people call him.

Why is that?

Well, as his age is nowhere near his siblings’ age, that means that they were the first ones to go… meaning: the older Jackson siblings had to go their own way when they turned 18 and it was a few more years before Blanket was able to do the same.

Michael Joseph, or more commonly called Prince Michael Jackson and Paris Jackson soon left their little brooding bro to go to homes of their own with their own plans for future careers.

As for Blanket?

Well, as Katherine Jackson was living in London at that time and was already “dealing with her own issues plus she’s 86” as Paris Jackson later shared.

She also added that when Katherine was there, she’s there in “name only.”

Suffice to say, Blanket had a whole mansion to himself.

“If you want to find Bigi, all you have to do is look around the house, find an empty room or an unoccupied corner and there you will find him, off on his own.”

Practically raising himself, Bigi Jackson also reportedly only eats cereals and Snickers bars as a meal, which worried his sister more.

Because of this…

…it was reported that in 2017, Paris Jackson urged their cousins and several friends to come and dine with Blanket at their Calabasas mansion.

Aside from Katherine, TJ Jackson, one of Blanket’s cousins, is also a legal guardian to Blanket appointed by the court.

But then, not everything in Bigi’s life is bleak.

As a matter of fact, in 2019, Bigi Jackson, Prince Michael Jackson, and another cousin Taj Jackson launched their very own YouTube channel.

The channel was to be a movie review channel and their debut video was a review of what perhaps is one of the biggest movies of all time: Avengers: Endgame.

For this, Blanket rewatched the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies to prepare.

Now, in case you’re wondering…

…whenever people ask the Jackson siblings if they want to follow their father’s footsteps and also dip their toes in the music industry, Blanket and Prince Michael Jackson always answer with their ambitions to work in the film industry. 

Bigi, particularly, aspires to be a film director and likes to make homemade films with his big brother.

Other Quick Facts:

  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Zodiac Sign: Pieces
  • Favorite Color: Black
  • Favorite Food: Pizza and ice cream
  • Smoking/ Drinking: No record
  • Tattoos: None
  • IMDb Profile Link

How Much Is Blanket Jackson Worth?

Bigi Jackson- the pop legend’s youngest child now has a staggering net worth of $103 million!

Blanket Jackson Net Worth Year By Year

YearEarnings $
2018$90 Million
2019$100 Million
2020$103 Million

In case you’re wondering just how much Michael Jackson’s children got after he died, the King of Pop was worth $500 million then.

In his will, he left 40% of his wealth to his mother, 20% to the children, and 20% to different charities for children.

In addition to this…

…Michael’s will also states that after Katherine’s death, the 40% will go to the children.

In 2014, it was reported that Blanket and his siblings receive an allowance of $8 million yearly.

Whoa.

Wonder how Blanket Jackson is doing now? Check out his updated net worth by the year HERE!

The Young Blanket Jackson

Young Blanket Jackson

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Prince Michael Jackson II was born on February 21, 2002. He is the second son and the youngest child of Michael Jackson and a formerly unnamed woman.

It was later revealed that Prince Michael was born through surrogacy and that his mother is a Latina nurse named Helen.

In his birth…

…the ‘name of the mother’ field was deliberately left blank but it was found out much later on that Michael Jackson actually specifically hand-picked a woman to be the mother of his child!

Some sources claim that the woman was paid about $20,000 to be a surrogate mother to the child. 

In addition to this, Helen was reportedly showered with all the care and love that a pregnant woman needs, as well as expensive gifts and expenses from Michael himself.

As if that’s not enough…

…she was also said to be attended to by staff for 24 hours to fulfill her needs.

Oh to be his baby mama!

But that’s not all there is to it!

Because it was also revealed later on that the egg used in her pregnancy actually came from another woman altogether.

Yes, you’ve read that right.

 

But here’s the kicker:

It’s said that the woman doesn’t even know that her egg was used for Michael Jackson’s child!

Prince Michael Jackson II got his nickname from his father. The King of Pop once said that a blanket is a blessing. A way of showing loving and caring.”

Some believe that Prince Michael became known as Blanket when his father dangled him in his Balcony when he was just 8 months old. His face was unseen, covered by a small blanket then.

But Blanket himself confirmed that his father indeed gave him the nickname when in 2015, he changed his childhood nickname to Bigi Jackson.

Insiders said that he used to be bullied for the nickname Blanket and he even resented his father for giving him that!

Cute!

In case you might be wondering…

…Blanket, just like his two other siblings, grew up mainly in Michael Jackson’s care so, unlike some celebrity children, they grew up close to their father and had a normal and happy childhood – just how he really wanted it to be.

They grew up in Michael’s famous ranch, Neverland and according to Blanket’s older brother Michael Joseph Jackson, they used to play Hide and Seek around the ranch and they loved doing it in the dark!

However, after Michael Jackson died…

…7-year old Blanket was said to become more gloomy and lost, according to his sister.

Blanket Jackson High School – Buckley School

Bigi Jackson attended the Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, California where his big brother is also an alumnus.

A far cry from the troubled teen people expect him to be, Blanket is reported to be very focused on getting good grades. He also does martial arts, making studying and martial arts the main activities of his typical day.

Blanket Jackson Family

Michael Jackson – father

Blanket Jackson Father

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Michael Jackson was an American dancer, singer, and songwriter. He is famous as the King of Pop.

Michael was born on August 29, 1958.

Considered a child prodigy, he started performing when he was just five years old alongside his four brothers.

At age 11, Jackson has already appeared on TV several times and was even able to release his first solo album.

All throughout the 1970s, THE people focused most on the youngest Jackson, with his admirable high-pitched voice for songs such as I’ll Be There and ABC.

Michael prevailed well into the 1980s and 1990s and owned these decades with his chart-topping hits and cinematic music videos.

His album Thriller in 1983 became one of the most legendary albums of all time, garnering 8 Grammy awards and 7 top 10 singles!

Later on, Michael adopted an eccentric image, moving to his ranch called Neverland with its Ferris wheel and even wild animals.

In 1994, he married Elvis Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie Presley – just to divorce later and marry Debbie Rowe in 1996. Deborah is Michael Joseph and Paris Jackson’s mother. They divorced in 1999.

Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, in his Los Angeles apartment. It was a cardiac arrest brought about by the combination of prescription drugs he took that day.

Michael Joseph Jackson Jr – Blanket Jackson’s brother

Blanket Jackson Brother

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Michael Joseph Jackson Jr is more commonly known as Prince. He was born on February 13, 1997. He is Blanket’s older brother and Michael Jackson’s first child. His mother is Michael’s ex wife Debbie Rowe.  

Prince graduated from the Buckley School and later on, from Loyola Marymount College. Initially, he wanted to major in film-making but decided to study business instead.

Did you know?

Prince is also very heavily involved with philanthropic works ever since he was a student, starting out a charity fund with his cousins when he’s in college and continuing well after he has graduated.

As many fans know, he’s also one of the most outgoing and cheerful among the three Jackson siblings.

Blanket and Prince are very close and share a love for films and comics.

Paris Michael Katherine Jackson – Jackson’s sister

Blanket Jacksons Sister

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Paris is Michael’s second child and only daughter. She was born on April 3, 1998. Her mother is also Debbie Rowe.

Many people remember her for speaking publicly for the first time in the star-studded memorial for her father, saying “I  just wanted to say, ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just wanted to say I love him so much.”

Years later…

…Paris revealed that she used to be suicidal and tried to kill herself several times.

She now works as a model, actress, and musician, performing with Gabriel Glenn, her boyfriend, in a band called The Soundflowers.

Now that’s one bittersweet personal life of Michael Jackson’s third child. Next up- we’ll take a peek into the scandal that shook Blanket as well as his multi-million dollar home at 18!

 

The Leaving Neverland scandal

In 2019, a documentary titled Leaving Neverland shook the world – as well as Blanket Jackson’s life.

The documentary focuses on two men, James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who claim to have been sexually abused by the legendary pop star in early life.

Taj Jackson, Blanket’s cousin, acted as the family’s spokesperson and defended Michael Jackson from the allegations.

As for Blanket…

…he reportedly went quieter than before since the scandal broke out – and appeared to be frustrated while watching his father’s name getting smeared again and again – when he couldn’t do anything about it.

Aww.

A few years later, he appeared to have recovered from the tragedy and even went on to talk about movies and movie productions on their YouTube channel!

How Michael Jackson II Spends His Money

Most people think that being left on your own with millions of dollars of allowance yearly is a dream come true.

As for Blanket, he loves spending his cash on simple joys such as buying movies or watching them in the cinema with a few friends and cousins.

Blanket Jackson house

Blanket Jacksons House

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The moment he turned 18, Bigi wasted no time and wisely bought himself a home, which many people considered a good investment.

But it’s not just a simple home for a lone 18-year old. 

It’s a 6,382 square feet home situated in a 24/7 guard gated community in Calabasas, California.

His not-so-humble abode consists of six bedrooms, 7 and a half baths. Built in the 1990s, it also features a gym, steam showers, dual spa-styled baths, three fireplaces, a big backyard, and a three-car garage.

You know you’re rich if you have more bathrooms than bedrooms!

The house was valued at $2.6 million and some of his neighbors are O.J Simpson, Dr. Dre, Al Harrington, and John Travolta!

Fun Facts About Blanket Jackson

  • Blanket is allegedly the only biological child out of the three children of the King of Pop.
  • His godparents are the legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor and Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin. 
  • Blanket’s new nickname Bigi originated from a German word and means “courteous, cooperative, and considerate.”
  • Bigi watched the Avengers: Endgame at least three times within the first year it was released!
  • He is very critical of the movies he watches and likes to observe their cinematography.

The quiet Blanket Jackson is actually fun and courteous in real life! See the details and some fun facts here!

5 Financial Freedom Lessons From Blanket Jackson

  1. Live a simple life
  2. Invest your money wisely on something you can use for a long time
  3. Being private about your life will do you and your career more good
  4. Avoid a life of excess
  5. You’re never be too young to be financially intelligent
In his teens, Blanket Jackson was already very financially independent. See how he does it HERE!

Top 3 Quotes From Blanket Jackson

  • “I was watching and I started to kind of having a thought and then suddenly a snowball effect and I started thinking about a bunch of other stuff in Hollywood movies in general and writing problems that I generally see and just some of the lazy ways that movies create drama without actually ever trying to make something that feels like drama.”
  • “I-will-never-watch-it-again out of 10” (He’s rating the movie The Secret Life of Pets)
  • “You could put me on any track. I support that one million percent. Whatever the track is, I’m going to smash it. Believe that.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Blanket Jackson gay? 

There are no confirmations or reports that he is gay.

What was Blanket Jackson’s age when he changed his name to Bigi?

He was 13 years old in 2015 when he changed his name to Bigi Jackson. 

Did Blanket go to private school for elementary?

The Jackson siblings were homeschooled when they were young.

Conclusion: Blanket Jackson’s Net Worth

And that’s all for the youngest Jackson, Blanket. 

Some people might say that he’s living every young adult’s dream life- lots of money, a big house, and independence. Some might also say that he’s just a poor young man denied a solid family life.

We’d say kudos to his father for letting them live a normal childhood while he was still around!

I hope you enjoyed this article – you might also want to check Blanket’s godfather, Macaulay Culkin’s bio, and net worth HERE!

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