Jaafar Jackson is related to controversial pop legend Michael Jackson; he is the son of Michael's brother, Jermaine Jackson. Thus, Jaafar was ideally cast to play his uncle in the new smash biopic,

The 29-year-old nephew of the music legend spent years learning how to dance and speak just like the King of Pop.

Yes, Jaafar Jackson sings in the movie, but audiences also hear Michael Jackson throughout most of the musical numbers. Oscar-winning Music supervisor John Warhurst reveals how it all worked.

"Michael" star Jaafar Jackson says he’s putting music on hold, disappointing fans who saw him as the Jackson legacy’s next big voice.

The new trailer for 'Michael' teases Jaafar Jackson peforming a variety of his uncle Michael Jackson's greatest hits, including "Thriller," "Beat It" and "Billie Jean." Jaafar makes his acting debut in the biopic of his uncle Michael's life,

Jaafar Jackson, who plays his famous uncle in the new biopic "Michael," is the son of Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza.

Jaafar is the son of Michael Jackson’s brother Jermaine and stars in the highly anticipated film, Michael, which just premiered in the US.

Jaafar Jackson has confirmed that his own vocals are featured in the new Michael Jackson biopic, with some scenes blending his voice with his uncle’s original recordings. In certain studio and a cappella moments, audiences will hear only Jaafar’s singing.

Michael has become one of the most appreciated biopics of this year. Blending in cinema’s magic and perfectly depicting the life of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, the film has left the audience in tears of surprise.