How many Children does Jermaine Jackson have?
Jermaine La Juane Jackson commonly known as Jermaine Jackson may be a successful and well-known singer, songwriter, and bassist but to his children, he’s their father. Jermaine is known for his contributions to the music industry as a member of The Jackson 5, later the Jacksons, and as a solo artist.
Jermaine Jackson has been active as a singer since his childhood. He served as both the second vocalist and the bass guitarist of “The Jackson Five” from 1964 to 1975. As a solo artist, Jermaine is known for hit songs such as, “That’s How Love Goes”, “Let’s Be Young Tonight”, “Bass Odyssey”, “Feel the Fire”, “Let Me Tickle Your Fancy”, and others.
Jermaine Jackson is a member of the Jackson family of entertainers that includes his late brother singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist, Michael Joseph Jackson also known as the “King of Pop” and his sister singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer Janet Jackson. Jermaine is also a proud father. Jermaine Jackson is a father of 9 children.
Who Are Jermaine Jackson’s Children?
Jermaine Jackson began his own family some years ago. He has been married three times to three different women. He fell in love with Motown founder Berry Gordy’s daughter, Hazel Gordy, the woman who would become his first wife. After Jermaine and Hazel dated for a while, the two got married on December 15, 1973.
Jermaine and his first wife Hazel have three children, Jermaine La Jaune “Jay” Jackson Jr., Autumn Joy Jackson, and Jaimy Jermaine Jackson. Jermaine and Hazel got divorced in the year 1988. Jermaine fell in love with Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza, the former girlfriend of his brother, Randy Jackson.
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Jermaine and Alejandra’s marriage lasted from March 18, 1995, until May 19, 2003. They had two sons: Jaafar Jeremiah Jackson and Jermajesty Jermaine Jackson and an adopted son Donte Randall Jackson. Jermaine then married his wife number three Halima Rashid. Jermaine and Halima do not have any children together.
Jermaine married Halima on August 11, 2004. Halima filed a petition for divorce on June 21, 2016, citing irreconcilable differences. Apart from his three marriages, Jermaine has also been involved in some relationships. He had a relationship with Margaret Maldonado from 1986 until 1993.
Jermaine and Margaret have two sons: Jeremy Maldonado Jackson and Jourdynn Michael Jackson. Jermaine is also said to be the father of Dawn Jackson but the identity of Dawn’s mother is unknown. Here’s everything about Jermaine’s children.
Jermaine Jackson, Jr.
Jermaine La Jaune “Jay” Jackson Jr., was born on January 27, 1977, to Jermaine Jackson and his first wife Hazel Gordy. Jermaine Jr. was named after his father. He portrayed his father in the mini-series The Jacksons: An American Dream in 1992. He was a Dancer in Moonwalker (1988). He is reportedly preparing for a music career.
Jermaine Jackson, Jr. narrated the audiobook of his father Jermaine’s memoir, “You Are Not Alone, Michael: Through A Brother’s Eyes”. He has been involved in a long-term relationship with Asa Soltan Rahmati since 2010. The two have a son, Soltan Jackson, born on January 20, 2017.
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Autumn Joy Jackson
Autumn Joy Jackson is the daughter of Jermaine Jackson and Hazel Gordy. She was born on June 16, 1978. Autumn is contributing to both the Jackson and Gordy family legacies through her work within the technology, entertainment, and fashion industries. She married Narinder Singh.
Jaimy Jackson
Jaimy Jermaine Jackson was born on March 17, 1987. His parents are Jermaine Jackson and Hazel Gordy. Jaimy prefers to keep his life private. However, he doesn’t have any musical ambitions. He works in IT-related businesses. Nothing is known about his love life.
Jeremy Maldonado Jackson
Jeremy Maldonado Jackson was born on December 26, 1986. He is the son of Jermaine Jackson and his ex-girlfriend Margaret Maldonado. He is a guitarist and he played on stage during the solo concerts of his father Jermaine in 2010. Jeremy doesn’t like publicizing his life. He prefers to stay away from the spotlight.
Jourdynn Michael Jackson
Jourdynn Michael Jackson was born on January 5, 1989. Jourdynn is the son of Jermaine Jackson from his relationship with Margaret Maldonado. He works as a photographer and creative consultant for fashion-related businesses. He is married to Marike Le Roux and they have a son called Bobbie Le Roux Jackson.
Jaafar Jackson
Jaafar Jeremiah Jackson was born on July 25, 1996. He is the son of Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza. He is a rising singer, songwriter, and entertainer. At a young age, Jaafar aspired to be a professional golfer, however, growing up surrounded by a family of successful and well-known entertainers has changed him.
Per Jaafar’s bio on IMDb: “Along with listening to film scores, Jaafar spends his time showcasing a great deal of variety in his selections from Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye to Nat Cole and Johnny Mathis.” Jaafar began his music career at age 12. He is “well versed in playing the piano and has developed a slew of techniques and a wealth of knowledge of music and artistry,” sources say.
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Jaafar and his younger brother Jermajesty originally planned to be a music group, however, they are now both preparing a solo career while doing stuff together as well. In 2017, Jaafar made his modeling debut and his stage debut, when he performed together with his father Jermaine and brother Jermajesty singing “The Christmas Song” live on stage with a full Metropole Orchestra for the televised MAX Proms event in the Netherlands.
Jaafar made his solo artist stage debut in 2018 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood performing a set of four songs (“You’re The One”, “Take Control”, “Hurricane” and “Stir Me Up”) with 1500 or Nothin’ at an event titled The Reveal. His debut single and music video “Got Me Singing” was released on 28 June 2019. Jaafar is set to portray his uncle, Michael Jackson, in MICHAEL for Lionsgate (US) and Universal Pictures International (outside US, excluding Japan).
Jermajesty Jackson
Jermajesty Jermaine Jackson was born on October 7, 2000. He is the son of Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza. Jermajesty is said to be preparing for his music career. He is mentored and guided by his father Jermaine. He has been spending time in the studio and working on music for a few years.
In 2017, Jermajesty Jackson made his stage debut, when he performed together with his father Jermaine, and brother Jaafar singing “The Christmas Song” live on stage with a full Metropole Orchestra for the televised MAX Proms event in the Netherlands.
Donte Randall Jackson
Donte Randall Jackson or Donté William Jackson was born on 13 June 1992. He is the adopted son of Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza. He was initially adopted by Katherine Jackson and Joe Jackson and was given to Alejandra. It has been rumored that Donte could be the son of Michael Jackson.
Donte Randall Jackson used to perform under the stage name, Dontillious. He is a painter, poet, writer, and part-time philosopher. He specializes in character design and story development, and the concept for Herbie Vore the Dinosaur’s world was born in his imagination. He makes comic books, and movie scripts, and has a blog where he shares his unique perspective on life.
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Donte Randall Jackson also has a YouTube channel where he discusses fellow toy collectors, pokémon trainers, and lovers of cartoons and video games. Occasionally, Donté sits down with Medium RIZ for interesting and spiritual talks on YouTube-channel The Magical Life with Psychic Medium RIZ.
Dawn Jackson
Dawn Jackson is the daughter of Jermaine Jackson but her mother’s identity is unknown. She has stayed away from the spotlight so much information is unknown about her.
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