In a surprising turn of events, Michael Jackson’s son initiated legal action against his grandmother, Katherine Jackson. He is asking the court to stop his grandmother from using funds from his father’s estate. Since the news broke, online users have shared their thoughts and opinions.
Bigi Jackson at the Annual THRILLER NIGHT Halloween Party by Prince Michael Jackson on October 28, 2022, in Encino, California. | Source: Getty Images
Katherine Jackson at the world premiere of “Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil” on June 29, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images
A few days ago, it was reported that Michael Jackson’s youngest son, Bigi “Blanket” Jackson, filed documents against his grandmother. In his document, Bigi asked the court to prevent Katherine, his grandmother, from using funds from the late singer’s estate.
Katherine Jackson and Bigi Jackson at the Jackson Family donation event at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on August 8, 2011. | Source: Getty Images
According to the reports, Katherine wants to use the money to appeal a past ruling. It concerns her son’s property. Before, Bigi and Katherine were on the same side. They sought to stop the executors of Jackson’s estate from a business transaction.
Prince Michael, Katherine Jackson, Bigi, and Paris Jackson with Justin Bieber at the immortalization of Michael Jackson on January 26, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
The nature of the transaction is unknown. But, it reportedly involved the executors wanting to sell half of the late singer’s music catalog to Sony. Unfortunately, Bigi and Katherine lost their case with the court ruling against them.
Bigi Jackson and Katherine Jackson at the immortalization of Michael Jackson on January 26, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Since losing, Bigi has given up on the case. However, Katherine Jackson did not, and she decided to appeal. Bigi did not support her decision and did not want to be part of it. On that note, he wants the court to stop his grandmother. He does not want her to use money from Michael’s estate to pay the legal bills.
Bigi, Katherine, and Prince Jackson at a ceremony honoring Michael Jackson at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles, California on August 8, 2011. | Source: Getty Images
While a judge has not ruled on her appeal, Bigi Jackson does not believe Katherine would win. He also can’t see how it would benefit the trust’s beneficiaries if she continued to fight. Now, he is asking the court to only repay her for the money she spent before her appeal.
Katherine Jackson at The Michael Jackson Tribute Festival of the Arts on August 28, 2014, in Gary, Indiana. | Source: Getty Images
Social media users have shared their thoughts on the issue on X, formerly Twitter. One user wrote, “Ummm, BLANKET….or whatever your name is, that is THEEE KATHERINE JACKSON AND HER BILLS MUST ALWAYS BE PAID!”
Another stated, “He better leave Miss.Katherine Jackson alone before DNA gets called and rocks his world.” One penned, “#BlanketJackson suing #KATHERINEJACKSON??? They’re not even BLOOD relatives!!! HOW DARE THEY!! #MichaelJackson.”
Katherine Jackson at “Goin’ Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It” the Gary, Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s event honoring Katherine Jackson on August 31, 2012, in Gary, Indiana
A social media user commented, “Everyone keeps asking me to comment on the lawsuit that Michael’s little white children brought against queen Mama Katherine and I have no comment. This is who HE chose. We have to start respecting Black men’s choices and who they decide to give their kingdoms too.”
Another social media user who supports Katherine tweeted, “No one has given more to the world than Katherine Jackson. I don’t know what the lawsuit was about but she deserves.”
Bigi, Katherine, and Prince Jackson at a ceremony honoring Michael Jackson at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles, California on August 8, 2011. | Source: Getty Images
While Michael Jackson was growing up, his mother was a homemaker. She was married to Joseph Jackson, who worked as a steel mill worker. Her first home with her large family had two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a small utility room.
She would make the clothes her children wore. For their footwear, she shopped from sales or the Salvation Army store. When her husband lost his job, she would go with him to farms. They would pick vegetables there, and she would store them after canning for her family.
Katherine and Joseph Jackson in Paris in November 1991 | Source: Getty Images
As they were not wealthy, Katherine and her husband always planned ahead. They would buy meat in large quantities and store it in the freezer. This would last them for a long time.
At the time of Michael’s death, his will stated that if any of his children were minors, he nominated his mother as their guardian. However, he wrote that if she was dead, unable, or unwilling to be their guardian, he nominated Diana Ross to act in that capacity.
Michael Jackson and his mother Katherine Jackson at the Santa Barbara County courthouse on April 4, 2005, in California. | Source: Getty Images
Michael’s children are Prince Michael Jr., Paris Michael Katherine, and Prince Michael Joseph II. They are now adults. When Bigi was 18, he bought an over two million dollar home in Calabasas, California. He bought the place because he loved his privacy.
When Bigi and his siblings were much younger, they split an $8 million allowance yearly. The money increased from $5 million as their father’s estate grew in its earnings.
Prince Michael Jackson II, Paris Jackson, and Prince Jackson at the Los Angeles opening of “Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour” on January 27, 2012. | Source: Getty Images
However, when Bigi was 15, Katherine passed his guardianship to his cousin, Tito Joe “TJ” Jackson. In her filing, the then-87-year-old Katherine noted that she could no longer fulfill her duties.
Despite his recent troubles with his grandmother, Bigi is close to his siblings. Two years ago, he remarked that he and his siblings continue to honor their father’s legacy. Bigi is a climate change activist. He loves to do things that he hopes people can benefit from.
