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Michael Jackson's youngest son Bigi makes unexpected appearance at discount store amid trust fund drama

The late King of Pop has three children 

Hannah Hargrave
US Deputy Editor
July 22, 2024
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Bigi Jackson made a rare appearance in Los Angeles over the weekend when he stepped out to pick up essentials from Target. 

Michael Jackson's youngest son, 22, was photographed at the store where he bought a Minecraft game, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, and Kleenex tissues.

Standing tall in casual shorts and a t-shirt, Bigi — who no longer goes by Blanket — towered over the checkout clerk as he paid for his items. 

It was a solo outing for Bigi who drove away from the store in his purple Tesla. 

His appearance comes in the midst of his ongoing legal drama surrounding his father's estate.

Michael Jackson's son Bigi was spotted shopping at Target© SplashNews.com
Michael Jackson's son Bigi was spotted shopping at Target

Bigi and his siblings, Prince and Paris, have had their trust fund payments ceased due to unresolved tax issues.

In May, People reported that the IRS filed a motion ordering the estate to stop payments to the trust fund beneficiaries until the $700 million back taxes issue has been resolved. 

Bigi Jackson picked up some essentials© SplashNews.com
Bigi Jackson picked up some essentials

At the time, a statement from the estate read: "In annual reports provided to the probate court, which are publicly available, anyone can see that the Estate provides Michael's mother and children with very substantial amounts of money to support them"

It continued: "The Estate has a very cooperative relationship with Michael's children and whenever they need anything, the Estate works with them to ensure that they are very well taken care of, just as Michael would have wanted."

Prince Jackson, Paris Jackson and Bigi Jackson attend the opening night of "MJ: The Musical" © John Phillips
Prince, Paris, and Bigi are close

Despite their dad's efforts to shield his children from the public eye, the fascination with his family has always remained. 

After his tragic death in June 2009, they were thrust further into the spotlight, but have all since managed to carve out careers for themselves.

Prince Michael Jackson and Bigi Jackson attend The Prince Michael Jackson, Bigi Jackson and The Heal LA Foundation's 3rd Annual "Thriller Night" Costume Party at The Jackson Family Home on October 25, 2019 in Encino, California© Getty
Prince says the siblings spend as much time as they can together

Prince has a degree in business administration and is a motorcycle enthusiast with a popular Youtube channel. He's also dedicated to philanthropy, having co-founded the charity Heal Los Angeles, which delivered meals to those in need during the pandemic. 

Paris has made waves in the fashion and music industry as a model, actress and singer. 

Bigi has maintained the lowest profile. He is an environmental activist and is also a producer and director. 

Katherine with Michael© Getty
Michael with his mom

Despite their busy schedules, the siblings are still incredibly close and love spending time together. 

"Any moment that I get to spend with my siblings now, especially as we're getting older and our own lives are starting to blossom and grow, every moment that I get with them, any little family dinner, any family outing, is really a special moment," Prince told People. 

Michael Jackson's children - Prince, Paris and Blanket © Lester Cohen
His kids were only young when he died

He also told Entertainment Tonight: "I would like to think that he [their dad] would be very proud, because I think this was one of his main goals, was not only to spread his message of positivity and happiness but to see it enacted in his kids."

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