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Joe Jackson Acknowledges Michael's Secret Child

Posted Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:36pm PDT by Billy Johnson, Jr. in Hip-Hop Media Training

Joe Jackson knew that Michael Jackson had a "secret" son. The father of the late King of Pop makes the admission in an exclusive interview to air Friday on the TV One cable network.

"I knew that he had another son," Jackson told Smokey Fontaine, NewsOne.com chief content officer. "Yes, I did. He looks like a Jackson, he acts like a Jackson, he can dance like a Jackson."

Norway native Omer Bhatti, 25, was seated with the Jackson family at Michael's memorial, and reportedly moved to the Neverland Ranch with his family in 1996.

Omer's mother is believed to have had a one night stand with Michael.

But according to the UK's Daily Mail, Omer said that Michael is not his father, and instead described him as a ‘best friend.'

Jermaine Jackson could not confirm that Omer was the son of his brother Michael, but told the Daily Mail that the family would accept him.

"If Omer's his son, he's his son," Jermaine told the Daily Mail. "We won't deny it. We are going to give him the same love and care that we give Prince and Paris and Blanket. I can't clearly say if he is Michael's but I saw this kid around him."

Omer, who performs under the stage name O Bee, dresses and dances like Michael.

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19 Comments

1. Patricia G -
PROVE IT !!! YOU HAVE MICHAELS DNA, WHY IS THSI NOT CONFIRMED FOR SURE INSTEAD OF SAYING THAT THIS YOUNG MAN IS MICHAEL SONS WHY IS THIS NOT OUT IN THE OPEN. I'M SOOOO SICK OF EVERYONE TRYING TO CASH IN ON MICHAEL, EVEN IN DEATH. THSI IS HIS FATHERS DOING. SOMEONE THAT HE IS PROBABLY TRYING TO PROMOTE TO MAKE DIRTY MONEY FROM THE BLOOD OF HIS MURDERED SON !!!! JOE WILL BURN IN HELL.

2. JordanB -
Patricia, obviously Michael already knew about him since Omer moved in with him, also the picture kind of proves the fact

3. P -
Ok, this Joe guy is clearly not that much into Michael's death. He shows no sorrow, no mercy, even after Mike has passed away. We are in 2009, so, how difficult could it be proving this? I see, however, the point on what this old man is saying: if the guy sings/dances/looks as "a Jackson", then grandpapa could use him also, I mean, "guide him", as grandpa usually does. Good!! Maybe then he will finally leave MJ rest in peace!

4. Gloria -
The only thing Icould say is its too bad that

there was no one there while Michael J. was

alive to really guide him & look after him keeping

him healthy Mentally & Physically.Well.

He would still be here.

5. HeadNtheClouds -
It's not so far fetched that O-Ber is Michaels son. For one, they did have a relationship & moved to his house. He was kept a secret for his own protection on many levels. It's the same thing as telling a child they are adopted, when is the right time for that? but in Michaels case, he had such a crazy life with the paparazzi etc... I'm glad he got to know Michael !

6. williamd -
who really cares?

7. TeresaG -
This is a clear case of a money hungry parent. You now can understand Michael. His father was all about using his children to support him. Now that he cannot get to Michaels money he is attempting to capitalize on another young man. I hope he suffers every day for the rest of his life.

8. Wu -
i never care.it is not my bussiness

9. Yahoo! Music User -
There will never be enuf of the king of pop....good
or bad, and it"s going to go on forever,this man was
very important to the world........just like Elvis
there ya go............get used to it

10. fannie -
it would be so easy to find out the truth, so why the hell dont they prove it? because its not true thats why! joe jackson wants people to believe this so he can promote him. and jermain isnt any better he thinks his brother should be baried at never land. will the greed ever stop? those 3 kids are the only ones suffering. what a tragic loss. they should all be ashamed for not protecting and watching their brother. hope they never stop thinking that they could have saved him!

11. Deborah -
What a shame that his own father is still trying to profit on his death!!! Shame on you Joe!!! And if this guy is truly Michael's son, I hope to God somebody keeps Joe at bay like the dog from hell he is!!

12. Andy -
Also Patricia, try to remember, capitals mean you are shouting. It makes you look like a bit of a psycho. Some net etiquette would be nice.

13. Barbara -
OMG. Joe Jackson is ridiculous. He sounds like he's on drugs too. He looks like he has evil plans in the works for those children. I see why Michael separated himself from his "father". Thank GOD Michael finally got away from him. I feel so sorry for Michael Jackson. I hope he can finally have some peace. RIP Michael. And pray that Katherine and the rest of Michael's family can keep Joe away from Michael's children,

14. Clover -
why now he is saying this, joe i never met you qnd i never like you, you are a gold digger, even the dead you are robbing, micheal need to rest, leave him alone, you are going to perish.

15. Latoya -
all tho MJ is dead his father is still about the money and will do anything to get some of the money but he will see on good god bless MJ children and give the family the power and the wisdon to look after those kind R.I.P Michael Jackson love u forever xoxoxoxo

16. momo -
He was supposed to introduce his son before his death in order to let the whole world know his truth instead of people suspecting his father of forging a son.

17. Helen -
well if hes the son than let him be part of the family.

18. Yahoo! Music User -
DNA...DNA..WILL PROVE IT..YES HE DANCES AND LOOKS ALOT LIKE MJ....SO DNA TO PROVE..IF NOT LET HIM LIVE HIS LIFE..THE WAY HE WANTS TOO.

19. rebecca -
Lets face it, the whole family are money hungary.
Only a couple of years ago Michael was homeless, he was living here in ireland with a friend of the childrens nanny as he was bankrupt. None of his family gave him somewhere to stay and none of these people that all have said"me and michael were close friends" they had all abandond him basically. Then he gets into a bit of money thanks to someone in the far east, and gets given the "this is it" shows, which apparently he didn't even realise fully what he was signing up for. Then he dies.
Then Catherine and Joe have the kids. Then Catherine gets Michaels money. Then they have this massive concert showing of michaels children (completly disrespectful to his beliefs). Then Janet suddenly wants a comeback.Then Jermaine has his own show looking for someone that dances like his brother on bbc. So you know what i am not suprised he is claiming this guy is his grandson, they obviously are all born without shame. Michaels poor kids are gonna pay the same price he did for being a Jackson.
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