What is Jermaine Jackson’s net worth?
Jermaine Jackson, an American musician, singer-songwriter, producer, and occasional director, has a net worth of $1.5 million. He is best known for being a former member of the Jackson 5 and is the older brother of Michael and Janet Jackson.
Early Life and Career
Jermaine Jackson was born on December 11, 1954 in Gary, Indiana. He is the fourth child born to Joseph and Katherine Jackson, after Tito Jackson. Jermaine and brothers Tito and Jackie were often found playing their own songs on their father’s guitar while he was at work. Jermaine was the original lead singer of his family’s band, The Jackson Brothers, an early version of the Jackson 5. In 1973, Jermaine graduated from Birmingham High School in Los Angeles.
Early Success with Jackson 5
The Jackson family relocated to Los Angeles in 1970, where the Jackson 5 achieved massive success with number one hits including “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” “The Love You Save,” and “I’ll Be There.” Jermaine was part of the band for six years.
When the Jackson 5 decided to switch from Motown Records to Epic Records, Jermaine opted to remain with Motown as a solo artist. His brother Randy replaced him in the band.
Jermaine Jackson’s Solo Career
Jermaine Jackson, apart from his successful stint with the Jackson 5, has released several solo studio albums. He is skilled on both bass and electric guitars. His solo career was equally successful to his brother Michael Jackson’s, and they had some top hits together in the seventies. His first hit single was “Daddy’s Home,” a Shep and the Limelites cover, which sold more than one million copies and became a gold record in 1972. His self-titled debut album also topped the US R&B charts. Between 1972 and 2012, Jermaine released 14 solo albums, several of which were certified gold. In 1980, he was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for the album “Let’s Get Serious.”
Jermaine also produced several albums, including duets with Whitney Houston. As a singer, he achieved success with singles like “Let’s Get Serious,” “Do What You Do,” and “Don’t Take It Personal,” all of which reached #1 on the US R&B chart. His single “When the Rain Begins to Fall” with Pia Zadora also topped the charts in five countries. However, that was his last chart success.
Jermaine Jackson’s Reunion with The Jacksons
After a successful seven-year solo career, Jermaine rejoined the family band, now with the moniker The Jacksons. They recorded the album “Victory” with all six brothers and participated in the subsequent tour.
He was with the group until their final album was released in 1989, “2300 Jackson Street.” Jackson throughout the years has participated in all of the band’s reunions and special events.
Jermaine reunited with his siblings to perform in 2001’s CBS-televised “Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Special” in Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Television Appearances
Jermaine Jackson has made several appearances on various television shows. He starred in the reality show “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” and competed on the reality TV series “Gone Country”. He also appeared in an episode of “The Facts of Life” in 1982 and “As the World Turns” in 1984.
In 2014, Jermaine appeared on an episode of “Celebrity Wife Swap” where his wife Halima swapped lives with Daniel Baldwin’s wife. He also competed on the reality series “Celebrity Big Brother” in 2007 and was paid $450,000 for his appearance.
Jermaine Jackson’s Personal Life
Jermaine Jackson converted to Islam in 1989 after visiting Bahrain. He has been married several times and is the father of seven children. His first marriage was to Hazel, daughter of Motown founder Berry Gordy, from 1973 to 1988, and they had three children together. He also had two sons from a relationship with Margaret Maldonado which lasted from 1986 to 1993. In 1995, he began a secret affair with Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza, who was dating his younger brother Randy at the time, and they were married until 2003, with two sons together. He married Halima Rashid in 2004, and they met at a Starbucks, but she filed for divorce in 2016 citing domestic violence.
Jermaine was also the one to break the news of his brother Michael’s death to the media and the world during a press conference at the UCLA Medical Center on June 25, 2009.
Jermaine Jackson’s Financial Troubles
In 2010, Jermaine Jackson claimed in court documents that he was unable to make child support payments due to financial struggles. At the time, he stated that his monthly income was $1,000 and his bills amounted to $3,000.
In 2018, during a divorce proceeding, Jackson’s ex-wife Halima claimed that his monthly income fluctuates significantly between $50,000 and $500,000, depending on concert bookings and business deals. As a result, she requested $35,000 per month in spousal support.
Jermaine Jackson Buys Tito Jackson’s Calabasas Home for $550 Thousand
In 2004, Jermaine Jackson purchased his brother Tito Jackson’s home in Calabasas for $550 thousand. The transaction was a private sale, and the details were not disclosed to the public.
Jermaine Jackson, a member of the iconic Jackson 5 music group, had a successful career as a solo artist and songwriter. He has an estimated net worth of $5 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Calabasas, a city in Los Angeles County, California, is known for its high-end homes and affluent residents. The Jackson family has a history of living in the area, with Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch located nearby.
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