Jaafar Jackson
Jaafar Jackson is an American singer and dancer behind “Got Me Singing” who made his acting debut playing his uncle in Michael.
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Known for
Film
YouTubeOverview
- From
- Los Angeles, California
- Work
- Singer, dancer and actor
- First single
- Got Me Singing (2019)
- Screen breakout
- Michael (2026)
- Family
- Son of Jermaine Jackson; nephew of Michael Jackson
Mini bio
How it started.
Before music, Jaafar wanted to become a professional golfer. He told GQ Middle East that his father Jermaine asked him and his younger brother to learn the Jackson Five song “Touch” when Jaafar was about 13. That performance led to studio sessions, and he began developing his own sound with producers and writers.
Finding his voice.
Jaafar released his debut single “Got Me Singing” on June 28, 2019. Its music video, directed by Marcos Cavallaria, puts singing and choreography together on screen.
Becoming Michael.
Producer Graham King approached him in 2020, when Jaafar had never acted. He sent King a voice note speaking as Michael, then spent years preparing. For his first film, he returned to Hayvenhurst, where he grew up, and built a research room and a place to practice. Michael brought him to a much wider audience in 2026.
Creditschronological, newest first
Film
- 2026MichaelMichael Jackson; acting debut
Music
- 2019Got Me SingingRecording artist; debut single
Awards
Quotes
I wanted to learn the meaning behind the move, the essence of it.Jaafar Jackson, Interview, in conversation with Miles Teller
Published April 6, 2026, while discussing how he prepared to portray Michael.
Trivia
- He first wanted to follow Tiger Woods into professional golf.
- He kept his preparation for Michael quiet from his family for a full year.
- His research and dance practice took him back to Hayvenhurst, the family home where he lived for 15 years.
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