How do Michael Jackson's children make their money today?

The Jackson 3

When Michael Jackson died in 2009, he left behind a fortune. Despite a years-long battle with the IRS over a disputed tax bill, his estate, valued at anything between $111 million by his family and $482 million by the US tax authorities, has continued to rake in cash. After his untimely death, it's believed that 40% of Jackson's estate went to his mother Katherine, while 20% went to charity.

The remaining 40% was split among his three children: Prince, Paris, and Bigi (pictured). Click or scroll on to discover how much the children are worth and what they do today to boost their bank balances.

All dollar amounts in US dollars

Prince Jackson: worth $150 million

Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., known as Prince, is the eldest of Michael's three children. His estimated net worth is $150 million. Insiders have claimed "Prince is pretty much living life like a rich LA trust fund kid – but is not one of those obnoxious LA 20-something guys who act like their money buys them anything."

That said, the 29-year-old has explored a few different career paths...

Prince Jackson: dabbling with the spotlight

Prince (pictured with his sister Paris) initially tried to follow in his father's footsteps by embarking on a career in the entertainment industry. In 2013, he worked as a guest correspondent on Entertainment Tonight and, later that year, made his acting debut with a cameo in the last-ever episode of teen TV drama 90210.

His dabbles with the spotlight ended there. Admitting in an interview with Today that showbiz wasn’t for him, Prince said: "I didn’t get that gene."

Prince Jackson: philanthropic passions

Prince does, however, share his father’s passion for activism. After graduating from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in business administration, he co-founded a charitable organization, the Heal Los Angeles Foundation.

With the aim of combatting child hunger, homelessness, and abuse, the organization has numerous high-profile ambassadors, including Prince's aunt LaToya Jackson.

Prince Jackson: entrepreneurial efforts

MJ's eldest son showcased his entrepreneurial side in 2016 by founding his own media production company, the aptly-named King’s Son Productions.

It appears the company has created four music videos: Hold On, Automatic, Rhythm of the World, and Your Look (Glorious), with Prince credited as producer on each. The last of these was a track for The Soundflowers, a musical duo started by Prince's sister Paris Jackson and the musician Gabriel Glenn.

However, Prince may have put this particular project on hold. The company hasn't updated its Instagram since 2017, while its latest music video was released in 2020.

Prince Jackson: honoring his father's legacy

In honor of the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson's hit Thriller, Prince gave a rare interview on the British talk show Good Morning Britain.

While discussing his late father, Prince revealed, "Even now, I’m understanding the full weight of his legacy. As I grow up, as I learn more about his history. His impact is so much deeper than I can fully comprehend."

Though he tends to shun the spotlight, Prince left a lasting impression on viewers, who described him as "well-rounded" and "positive."

Prince Jackson: Californian mansion

Prince grew up at the infamous Neverland Ranch (pictured) with his father and siblings. He now lives in a swanky pad in the Rancho Palos Verdes area of California. According to Variety, the property is estimated to have cost him a cool $2.2 million back in 2020. 

Paris Jackson: worth $150 million

Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson is MJ's middle child and only daughter. Born in April 1998, she's a multi-talented model, actress, and musician with a net worth of $150 million.

Her mother is Debbie Rowe, who is also Prince Jackson's mother. 

Paris Jackson: foray into fashion

Paris has a successful career in the fashion industry and is signed to IMG Models. She's appeared on the cover of magazines such as Vogue and Rolling Stone, and has fronted campaigns for clothing brand Gap.

Paris Jackson: musical moves

Following in her dad's footsteps, Paris has also carved out a musical career. She formed a band, The Soundflowers, with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Glenn, and the duo performed for the first time in 2018. 

Paris has since gone solo. Her debut album Wilted was released in 2020 to positive reviews. Iconic music titles Rolling Stone and NME gave the 11-track album 3.5/5 and 3/5 stars respectively, with the former noting she had a "pleasant musical voice." 

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Paris Jackson: the next Queen of Pop?

Paris has continued to make a name for herself as a respected musician. She released her three-track alternative EP, The Lost, In February 2022. A slot supporting musician Patrick Droney on his US tour in March 2022 followed, and she also played at the Boston Calling festival that May. 

Paris Jackson: a new direction

Paris has since taken her music in a new direction with the release of her grunge-inspired anthem Just You. 

"I’ve always been interested in making music like this", she said while discussing her single, which dropped in 2022. She followed this up with the release of her single Bandaid in February 2023, describing the track as "the type of music I used to dream of making myself when I was 14 discovering Nirvana and Pixies for the first time.

"Lyrically it's the most raw and vulnerable I've ever been in any of my songs. It's the first track I've truly let loose and yelled on in the studio... and I feel like that's why it had to be the title track for my next record." 

Paris Jackson: festival star

It's unclear when her next album will be released, but Paris' music career hasn't stood still. 

In February 2023, the star took to the stage at the Innings Festival at Tempe Beach Park, Arizona (pictured), and appeared with her band at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival at the Napa Valley Expo that May.

In June 2023 she performed at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee.

Paris Jackson: latest release

In August 2023, Paris released her second song of the year, Hit Your Knees. The grunge track was produced and co-written by singer-songwriter Linda Perry of 4 Non Blondes fame as part of her EqualizeHer program, which seeks to tackle gender inequality in music production.

Most recently, she appeared on a single with rapper and producer Wett Brain in 2024 titled Too Irie Pt 2.

That same year, she teased fans with the promise of new music, hinting that it will be "hard for some people to hear" as it's about "a lot of touchy things."

Paris Jackson: screen star

Multi-talented Paris has also ventured into acting. She appeared in the 2018 film Gringo alongside Hollywood megastars Charlize Theron and Joel Edgerton, as well as in the 2021 movie The Space Between, co-starring Kelsey Grammer.

On the small screen, Paris starred in the Scream series in 2019, the horror anthology American Horror Stories in 2021, and the Amazon Prime Video series Swarm in 2023. The rising actress has four upcoming projects in the pipeline, including the comedy Skinemax and the horror film WOUNDS. 

Paris Jackson: brand ambassador

Brands are eager to collaborate with the rising star. As well as fronting campaigns for Stella McCartney and Calvin Klein, Paris was announced as the brand ambassador of popular vegan make-up company KVD Beauty in 2022. 

She said about her first-ever beauty brand partnership: "As an artist, I was immediately drawn to KVD Beauty for their commitment to artistry and self-expression, both of which are huge parts of my personal identity."

Paris Jackson: muse

In December 2022, Jackson became the latest muse of fashion designer Peter Dundas, modeling outfits in a series of stunning pictures for his pre-fall 2023 collection.

"I met her for the first time in Paris during fashion week and completely fell in love with her, and her look, and her personality; she was absolutely lovely," Dundas said of Paris. 

Paris Jackson: mountain mansion

Paris has bagged some truly impressive pads as a result of her fortune. In 2017, she reportedly bought a house in California for $2 million. The "hippie" mansion, which has an eco-conscious design, is in the Topanga Canyon area and is said to offer stunning views across the Santa Monica Mountains.

Paris Jackson: spectacular Cali crib

Clearly living it up in the Golden State, Paris recently sold her Topanga Canyon mansion and moved to a $3.8 million home with breathtaking views of the Hollywood Hills and nearly 3,000 square feet of living space.

Complete with a swimming pool, art studio and two full baths, the rugged yet sumptuous abode previously belonged to Rock Hudson and, more recently, Maroon 5 keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, who bought it from Canadian singer k.d. lang.

Paris Jackson: the ink obsession

Paris is a big fan of tattoos – so much so that she has over 80 of them. It's safe to say her penchant for ink will have cost her a fair amount over the years. Her tattoo collection includes an eagle on her ankle and a wolf on her forearm. She also has numerous tributes to her late father inked on her skin, including artwork from the iconic Bad and Dangerous albums. 

However, Paris underwent a surprise transformation while attending the 2024 Grammys, concealing all of her tattoos with body make-up for the glamorous event. 

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Paris said, "I love my tattoos, I love my piercings, and I love all the body modification stuff." She clarified that she concealed the ink to avoid distracting attention from her outfit. Paris donned a Celine dress for the evening and wanted to give the gown "its own moment." She added that the process of covering her tattoos took several hours.

Bigi Jackson: worth $150 million

Prince Michael Jackson II, previously better known by the nickname "Blanket," is Michael Jackson's youngest child. The 24-year-old, who was born via an unknown surrogate in 2002, now goes by the moniker "Bigi."

Unlike his sister, Bigi prefers to stay out of the spotlight. He leads a relatively private life and appears to have no personal social media presence. Despite this, he's also estimated to be worth $150 million.

Bigi Jackson: directing dreams

Bigi has, however, expressed an interest in film and directing as a potential career path. He previously said: "I'm not that kind of person who sings and dances. When I grow up, I want to be a director."

The YouTube channel Film Family, which he runs with his brother Prince, has over 50,000 subscribers. The Jackson brothers have reviewed several movies via the account, including Birds of Prey and Sonic the Hedgehog. It's been a while since they last shared a review though, as their most recent upload was in 2020. 

Bigi Jackson: climate activist

The reclusive Bigi delighted fans with a rare public appearance in November 2021 when he did an on-camera interview to raise awareness about climate change. His late father was also passionate about the cause, singing about it in his 1995 hit Earth Song. 

Appearing on the UK talk show Good Morning Britain, Bigi said about climate change: "I do think it's important we all know about it. We have some work to do, but our generation knows how important it is."

Bigi Jackson: the Calabasas mansion

On turning 18 in 2020, Bigi purchased a $2.6 million mansion in the Calabasas area of California. The property has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and plenty of parking space.

Calabasas is home to some of the world’s biggest stars, such as Drake, the Kardashians, and Will Smith.

A record-breaking sale

The Jackson kids recently saw their fortunes soar when Sony Music Group paid a staggering $600 million to acquire half of Michael Jackson's music catalog, marking the largest deal ever for the work of a single musician.

The MJ estate will retain the remaining 50% stake in the lucrative catalog. 

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