The Second Prince: Everything We Know About Michael Jackson's Youngest Child, Bigi
Michael Jackson was one of the most famous and influential pop stars of all time, but he was also a father to three children: Prince, Paris and Bigi. While Prince and Paris have been in the public eye for years, Bigi has remained largely out of the spotlight. Here are some facts about the youngest son of the King of Pop.
- Bigi was born on {February 21, 2002}, as Prince Michael Jackson II. He was delivered by a surrogate mother whose identity has never been revealed. He is the half-brother of Prince and Paris, who share the same mother, Debbie Rowe.
- Bigi changed his name from Prince Michael II to Bigi in {2015}, after being bullied at school for his original name. Bigi is a nickname that his father gave him, meaning "little warrior" in Swahili. He also goes by the name B.G. or Blanket, another nickname from his father.
- Bigi was famously introduced to the world by his father in {2002}, when Michael held him over the balcony of a hotel in Berlin, causing a media frenzy and criticism. Michael later apologized for the incident, saying he was caught up in the moment and wanted to share his joy with his fans.
- Bigi inherited his father's love for music and has shown talent as a singer and guitarist. He also enjoys martial arts, video games and animals. He has a pet snake named Rosie and a dog named Kenya.
- Bigi lives with his grandmother Katherine Jackson, who has been his legal guardian since his father's death in {2009}. He also spends time with his older siblings, who are very protective of him. Prince has said that Bigi is the most mature and intelligent of the three.
- Bigi rarely makes public appearances or gives interviews, but he has been seen at some events honoring his father's legacy, such as the premiere of the documentary Leaving Neverland in {2019}, which he attended with Prince and Paris. He also appeared in a YouTube video with Prince in {2020}, where they reviewed the movie Avengers: Endgame.
- Bigi is reportedly worth $100 million, thanks to his father's estate and trust fund. He is expected to inherit more money when he turns 30, along with his siblings. He has expressed interest in pursuing a career in film production or directing.