Michael Jackson was a multi-talented American artist, encompassing roles as a singer, songwriter, record producer, and philanthropist, with an estimated net worth of $600 million.
Jackson’s journey in the world of music commenced in 1964 when he joined the Jackson Brothers. Within a year, he assumed the lead vocal role alongside his older brother, Jermaine, and the group was subsequently renamed the Jackson 5. Their success was evident with numerous chart-topping singles. In 1971, Michael Jackson embarked on his solo career.
With a string of successful albums and a series of world tours, Jackson rightfully earned the title “King of Pop.” Despite his undeniable talent, his life was marked by controversy, notably when allegations of child molestation arose in 1993 and resurfaced in 2003.
According to Billboard, the posthumous net worth of Michael Jackson has surpassed his earnings during his lifetime. This significant increase is attributed to MJ Inc., which raked in annual revenues exceeding $1 billion after the artist’s passing. This boost was driven by a new record deal with Sony Music, extending until 2017, as well as the success of his concert films. Billboard conducted an in-depth analysis of the various revenue sources that flowed into the Jackson estate from 2009 to 2010.
Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana. During the peak of his career, he entered into marriage with Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of the legendary Elvis Presley, on May 26, 1994. Later, while in Sydney, Australia for his HIStory Australian leg, he wed his longtime friend, Debbie Rowe, in 1996, and they welcomed two children, Paris-Michael Katherine and Michael Joseph Jr.
Full Name: Michael Joseph Jackson
Date of Birth: August 29, 1958
Place of Birth: Gary, Indiana, United States
Height: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters)
Weight: 112 pounds (51 kilograms)
Education: Montclair College Preparatory School
Profession: Singer
Net Worth: $600,000,000
Primary Source of Wealth: Music
Nationality: American
Country of Residence: United States
Marital Status: Divorced (Spouse: Debbie Rowe)
Number of Children: 3 (Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson, Prince Michael Jackson II)
On February 22, 2002, his third child, Prince Michael II, was born, and the identity of the surrogate mother remains unknown. Tragically, just a few weeks before the commencement of his highly anticipated series of comeback concerts titled “This Is It,” scheduled for July 13, 2009, at London’s O2 Arena, a call was made to 911 from Jackson’s rented mansion in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California. This call was received around 12:22 pm, and despite efforts, he was declared deceased at 2:26 pm Pacific time.