Michael Jackson's Nephew Says His Father and Jackson Brothers Were Told They Were "Worthless" Without Star
Showbiz411 • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Taj Jackson, son of Tito Jackson, revealed on social media the painful reality of growing up overshadowed by his younger brother Michael's stardom, describing feelings of worthlessness imposed by others.
- Despite being original members of the Jackson 5, Tito, Marlon, Jackie, and Jermaine were often sidelined as Michael quickly became the group's and music industry's focal point.
- Michael's solo career began early and overshadowed his brothers, with Taj accusing Michael of actively hindering Jermaine's career revival in the 1980s.
- The Jackson 5's story is largely absent from the "Michael" movie, with the brothers portrayed as mere background figures, a narrative Taj is now challenging.
- Tito Jackson, a respected musician and co-guardian of Michael's children, passed away suddenly in 2022, leaving his son Taj to express lingering resentment about living in Michael's shadow.