Michael Jackson’s son Blanket (aka Bigi) made a rare appearance while attending a memorial service for his late uncle, Tito Jackson, held at the Jackson family home in Encino on Tuesday.
Almost two months earlier, on September 15, Tito, who was the founding member of the Jackson 5, died after a fatal heart attack at age 70.
A funeral for Tito was held Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, and Michael’s other children, like Paris, 26, also paid their respects.
Bigi was seen arriving at the service wearing a black suit, as well as a white dress shirt and black tie.
His older brother, Prince Jackson, 27, was also present and wore a dark gray suit and a black shirt underneath.
Michael Jackson’s son Blanket, 22, (aka Bigi) made a rare appearance while attending a memorial service for his late uncle, Tito Jackson, held at the Jackson family home in Encino on Tuesday.
Jermaine Jackson paid his respects to his late brother at the memorial on Tuesday and was seen outside the Encino family home also wearing a classic black suit and tie.
He joined other guests as they led him to the main entrance before the service.
Actress Kym Whitley was later seen arriving at the memorial and was wearing a black and white printed jacket as well as a pair of matching pants.
Additionally, she wore a black satin top underneath and put on a pair of black closed-toe pumps.
Upon arriving at the home, attendees apparently checked in at a security desk before being guided to an area in the backyard.
Behind the house a large tent with a transparent roof was set up and several circular tables and chairs were placed underneath for the guests.
A day earlier, on Monday, Tito’s funeral took place at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, California.
Paris Jackson was present in an all-black ensemble and was also joined by Bigi, who wore a black suit.
His older brother, Prince Jackson, was also present and wore a dark gray suit and a black shirt underneath.
Jermaine Jackson paid his respects to his late brother at the memorial on Tuesday and was seen outside the Encino family home, also wearing a classic black suit and tie.
He joined other guests as they led him to the main entrance before the service.
Jermaine also wore a pair of black sunglasses while appearing at the service.
Actress Kym Whitley was later seen arriving at the memorial and was wearing a black and white printed jacket as well as a pair of matching pants.
Whitley was seen mingling with other guests outside the house before the service began.
Upon arriving at the home, attendees apparently checked in at a security desk before being guided to an area in the backyard.
Behind the house a large tent with a transparent roof was set up and several circular tables and chairs were placed underneath for the guests.
Prince and Paris are children of the late Michael Jackson and his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe.
Bigi, who usually remains out of the public eye, was born in 2002 via surrogate, but the identity of her mother is unknown.
Others who attended the funeral earlier this week included La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, as well as Jafaar and Jermajesty Jackson.
Jafaar, son of Jermaine Jackson, will play his late uncle in the upcoming biopic titled Michael.
The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, will be released in theaters next year, in October 2025.
Kimora Lee Simmons was also at the gathering to pay her respects to Tito following his passing in September.
On his Instagram Stories after Tito’s death, Paris shared a photo of himself and his late father, who died in June 2009, and wrote, “Rest in the transition, Uncle Tito.”
Meanwhile, her older brother Prince shared a family photo on social media that included several members of the famous family surrounding matriarch Katherine.
In the caption of the image, she wrote to her followers: “Love you forever, Dad T.”
A day earlier, on Monday, Tito’s funeral took place at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, California.
Paris Jackson was present in an all-black ensemble and was also joined by Bigi, who wore a black suit.
Prince and Paris are children of the late Michael Jackson and his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe.
Bigi, who mostly remains out of the public eye, was born in 2002 via surrogate, but the identity of her mother is unknown.
A sign in front of the main entrance read: “No photography, no cell phones” to attendees.
Tito’s son TJ commented: “He always spoke highly of you, Prince, and was very proud of the man you have become and your love for family.” Thank you for being such a good nephew to him.
Tito Jackson told his friend Terry Harvey Maltbia that he “couldn’t breathe” and “didn’t feel good” moments before he was rushed to a New Mexico hospital, where he later died of a heart attack.
Maltbia, who is also Jackson’s business partner, told DailyMail.com that he and the singer were in Gallup, New Mexico and stopped for lunch before getting back on the road and heading to Jackson’s ranch in Oklahoma.
Maltbia, Jackson and another friend, Ronald Balfour, were on a road trip to California, where the trio planned to pick up Jackson’s vintage cars at his home.
“We just finished eating turkey and chicken, laughing and talking,” Maltbia said. “We were putting the top on the convertible because it started to rain.”
“That’s when Tito went back to the passenger side window and said, ‘My chest hurts. “Can you help Ronnie finish the hood?”
“He said, ‘My chest doesn’t feel good.’ He wiped his face, took off his shirt, and it was like someone threw a bucket of water on him.”
Tito was taken to the hospital and Maltbia remembers: ‘They took me there and I looked at him.’
Almost two months earlier, on September 15, Tito, who was the founding member of the Jackson 5, died after a fatal heart attack at age 70; seen in 2011 in Wales
On Instagram Stories, Janet uploaded a black and white photo from the brothers’ childhood and wrote: “May you rest in eternal peace.” I miss you a lot!’
‘He had about seven doctors working on him and he got very bad. I called his brother, Marlon, and that’s when he died.
Michael and Tito’s sister, pop star Janet Jackson, broke her silence about the latter’s death on October 15, which would have been his 71st birthday.
On her Instagram stories, the singer uploaded a black and white photo from the brothers’ childhood and wrote: “May you rest in eternal peace.” I miss you a lot!’
For her part, La Toya also celebrated her older brother’s birthday with a tribute post. It said: ‘Happy heavenly birthday Tito! I’ll always love you!’
