
The legacy Michael Jackson left behind is being transformed from one of pop music legend to an alleged child abuser thanks to the documentary Leaving Neverland.
The documentary, which aired this week, exposes secrets the Prince of Pop apparently tried to keep hidden and paints a damning picture of the “friendships” he had with various young boys.
But Michael Jackson also left behind three young kids when he died from an accidental medication overdose in June 2009 aged 50.
Then aged 12, 11 and seven years old, Prince, Paris and Blanket Jackson bravely fronted the world at the public memorial service for their late father.
That was almost a decade ago and since then Michael Jackson’s kids have aged and matured. So what’s each one up to now?
Michael Joseph “Prince” Jackson, Junior
Michael Jackson and his wife Debbie Rowe introduced their first child as Prince Michael to the world in February 1997.
The now-21-year-old still goes by the nickname Prince publicly and on social media, where he rarely goes more than a few days between dropping an Instagram post or tweet.
As a teen, he dabbled in acting and TV presenting, working as a guest correspondent forEntertainment Tonightin 2013 and since then has worked on entertainment shows and red carpet events here and there. He also had a one-off role in the reboot of90210in 2013. He also started a video production company in 2016.
Now, though the young man seems to be focussing on his hobby of motorcycle riding and his charity, Heal LA.
“We focus on child hunger, child abuse and homelessness in the Los Angeles area,” Prince told UK breakfast showThis Morningin March 2018.
“We really structured it off of Heal the World but on a smaller scale to lead by example to say you don’t have to be a popstar or be very famous to make a difference. You can make a difference by going out and doing these things by yourself or with a group of friends in your own city.”
Paris Jackson
Most people can remember Paris Jackson tearfully telling the world what a great daddy she had at her father’s funeral in July 2009 just a few weeks after his death on 25 June.
But we were reintroduced to Paris – born Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson on 3 April 1998 – as the animal activist and free-spirit she is now in 2017 when she began giving media interviews. First toRolling Stonemagazine, and laterVogue,setting herself up as a new fashion icon and “it” girl.
There were a few hiccups, like her refusal to wear the designated dress to the Melbourne Cup in 2017 and then later, a bizarre stunt at a Paris Fashion Week runway show in May last year.

Paris Jackson at the Melbourne Cup in 2017. Image: Getty.
But the now 20-year-old still managed to leverage her modelling and appearance gigs into a role in 2018's Gringo. It was only a small role, but critics generally gave her a pass and we should expect to see more roles for the young actress. She's also has a band, The Sound Flowers.
In addition to building her modelling, music and acting career, Paris is also building up a collection of tattoos, adding to it this month with four Led Zeppelin-themed tats.
was planning for a few months on just getting zoso but then i said fuck it and pic.twitter.com/iiBsq47wsk
— Paris-Michael K. J. (@ParisJackson) January 29, 2019
She, like her brother, is also interested in charitable causes, in 2017 making a trip to Malawi and South Africa supporting the Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation.
Following the release ofLeaving Neverland, it was heavily rumoured that Paris had checked into a rehab facility for her "emotional health".
In a social media post, however, Paris assured fans that she's "feeling better than ever".
"The media is exaggerating per usual," she wrote.
"Yes I've taken a break from work and social media and my phone because it can be too much sometimes, and everyone deserves a break, but I am happy and healthy and feeling better than ever!"
Just days later, Paris shared a video of herself smoking a bong to her Instagram Stories.

Image: Instagram.
Prince Michael "Blanket" Jackson II
Blanket, as he was introduced to the world, was born to an unknown surrogate mother and Michael Jackson in February 2002.
Shortly after
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