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Michael Jackson's son sues grandma Katherine due to the King of Pop’s estate funds

Saturday, 23/03/2024, 15:07 (GMT+7)

Blanket Jackson and his grandmother Katherine are in a legal dispute over the late Michael Jackson's estate funds.

Michael Jackson's son, Blanket, is currently in a legal fight with his grandmother, Katherine Jackson, over the money from his late father's estate. 

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Blanket fights grandma for MJ estate money to preserve father's legacy. Image Credit: Getty

Blanket wants to stop a secret transaction that uses the estate's funds. He is trying to protect his father's legacy and make sure the money is managed responsibly. 

The outcome of this legal battle will determine how Michael Jackson's wealth is distributed.

Michael Jackson's son sues grandma Katherine due to the King of Pop’s estate funds

This deal reportedly involves selling nearly half of Michael's music collection for a massive sum of $600 million. 

The court documents do not provide further information about the nature of the agreement or why Blanket and Katherine opposed it. 

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Blanket's grandmother reportedly used Michael Jackson's money to cover legal fees. Image Credit: Getty

However, their joint effort was unsuccessful, as the court ruled in favor of the estate's executors, allowing them to proceed with the transaction and utilize the late star's money.

However, the conflict arises as Katherine intends to appeal this decision, while Bigi holds the belief that she will not be successful. 

As the heir to his father's fortune, Bigi does not wish for Michael's estate to cover Katherine's legal expenses.

Bigi Jackson is the youngest son who inherited his father Michael Jackson's fortune

Bigi Jackson, the youngest of Michael Jackson's three children, was born through a surrogate in 2002. 

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Bigi Jackson (middle), born in 2002 via surrogate, is Michael Jackson's youngest child. Image Credit: Getty

Michael also had two other children, Prince (27) and Paris (25), with his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe. 

Since Michael died in 2009, Bigi has mostly stayed away from public attention, but recently, he was seen in Los Angeles, making a rare appearance.

Controversy surrounding the biopic about the late artist Michael Jackson

Amid the ongoing legal dispute between Bigi and Katherine, there is a buzz surrounding the upcoming biopic called "Michael."

The film is scheduled to be released in 2025 and has been generating attention. 

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Bigi Jackson (middle) and grandma Katherin had a dispute over Michael Jackson's legacy. Image Credit: Getty

It will star Jaafar, Michael's nephew, in a prominent role. Actor Miles Teller has been chosen to portray Michael's former manager in the movie. 

Teller has defended the project against criticism related to allegations of child sex abuse involving the late singer.

Despite the controversies surrounding Michael Jackson's personal life, Teller believes that the iconic artist's story deserves to be depicted on the silver screen. 

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Amid the legal dispute, attention is drawn to the upcoming biopic "Michael," set for release in 2025. Image Credit: Getty

He highlights Michael's extraordinary talent and the profound impact he had on the music industry. 

The casting and production of the biopic have sparked discussions and debates, but Teller remains steadfast in his belief that Michael Jackson's legacy should be acknowledged and celebrated through this film.