Owning a fortune of 150 million USD, but Paris Jackson, the daughter of the “king of pop” Michael Jackson, experienced many turbulence and sadness. Over the past time, Paris has continuously faced mental difficulties.
According to Page Six, Paris Jackson has just been spotted crying while walking alone in Malibu, California (USA). She wears simple clothes and sneakers. Paris Jackson’s representative refused to reveal the reason why the singer cried.
Paris Jackson (born 1998) is one of the children of Michael Jackson and his second wife – Debbie Rowe. She has an older brother named Prince and a younger brother Bigi Jackson (formerly known as Blanket).
As the daughter of one of the world’s most famous stars, Paris Jackson experienced a turbulent childhood, always the focus of international media. When Paris was 11 years old, her father died suddenly. Paris and her brothers moved back to live with their grandmother.
Paris’s childhood went through many upheavals. The personality girl herself had to be hospitalized for psychological treatment and admitted that the shock of losing her father turned her life upside down completely.
As an adult, Paris is in better control of her life, finding joy in work and relationships. Of Michael Jackson’s 3 children, Paris Jackson is the only one to succeed his father.
Michael Jackson’s daughter experimented with many different types of music. The 27-year-old singer has a good experience with folk music, and is good at playing the electric guitar.
Paris Jackson is recognized by the international media as a talented musician and singer. She signed with Republic Records in 2020. Her debut single, Let Down, which was released in October 2020, received positive reviews.
Her debut album, Wilted, was released in November of the same year. Her music is often diverse in style with rustic melodies and deep lyrics. She has also performed on many stages, music festivals, and tours.
Last month, Paris Jackson received backlash for scheduling a performance on the day of her father’s death. After that, the Let Down singer spoke up: “One of my performance days with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra fell on June 25. This is a very negative day for me and my family.”
Paris further explained that she was not the main artist of the concert, so she was not allowed to choose the date of the concert. The daughter of the “king of pop” also emphasized that she was just an ordinary artist and never enjoyed privileges.
Paris said she didn’t have a tour bus, or a band to accompany her. The female artist toured in a car carrying musical instruments, along with audio experts and her fiancé Justin Long.
Paris Jackson said that the achievements in her singing career came from her own efforts.
Earlier this year, Paris Jackson made headlines when she posted a video announcing the 5th anniversary of her successful abstinence from alcohol and substance abuse with a strong and meaningful message on her personal page.
She wrote: “Hello, I’m PK and I used to be an alcoholic and heroin. Today marks 5 years of clean alcohol and heroin abstinence. It is because I am awake that I can smile, compose music, experience the joy of loving my dogs and cats.”
The U30 singer confided that she often relieves her emotions through music and body tattoos. The daughter of the world-famous pop star has a total of more than 50 different tattoos, covering all over her body.
Parisian tattoos all have different meanings. She also has several tattoos in memory of her father and is said to have a tattoo dedicated to her grandmother Katherine Jackson. There are also tattoos made by Paris to record a step in her life.
Explaining her love for tattooing, Paris said: “The sophistication of tattoos will always be a controversial topic. Some people like them, some people hate them. I always appreciate art, especially when it means something to me.”
“Today, I can look at my hands and see the works of art that are meaningful to me. At that time, I no longer see the dark past. The scars and past of my self-loathing have been shrouded in imprints of love, creativity, and soul depth. Sure, I’ll always carry the past with me, but I see tattoos as a way to change for the better and better,” Paris said.
Over the past time, Paris has constantly had mental difficulties. The daughter of the cult star admitted that life has never been easy for her. During the tiring time, Paris feels lucky to have a partner, Justin Long, who is always there and encouraging.
In December 2024, she announced her engagement to music producer Justin Long. The couple has been secretly dating since 2022. Music and passion for art are considered the link that connects the 2 artists.
According to Forbes, as of this year, Paris Jackson owns a fortune of up to $150 million. In which, the 27-year-old singer inherited 80 million USD from her famous father. Currently, the amount of money Paris has in hand is constantly “growing” year by year.
Michael Jackson is known as the “king of pop” and is considered one of the most important cultural figures of the 20th century.
Michael Jackson has influenced artists of various genres, through stage performances and music videos. He popularized many complex dances such as moonwalks or robots.
Michael Jackson has 13 Billboard Hot 100 number one singles (more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era) and is the first artist to have a Billboard Hot 100 number one single in five different decades.
His musical legacy includes: 15 Grammy Awards, 1 Golden Globe Award and 39 Guinness World Records, including the category “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time”.
He died 16 years ago, on June 25, 2009, due to an overdose. According to Parade, the fortune of the “king of pop” by 2025 is up to $2 billion.
