Blanket Jackson, 22, Blocks Grandmother Katherine from Using Family Money for Legal Battle
The ongoing legal battle over Michael Jackson’s $2 billion fortune took a new turn this week as his son, Blanket, 22, is preventing his grandmother, Katherine Jackson, 93, from using the family’s money to fight the case. The dispute arose after a recent court battle where Blanket argued that if Katherine wants to continue the legal fight, she should use her own million-dollar allowance, not the estate’s funds.
Since Michael Jackson’s untimely death in 2009, his family has been embroiled in numerous legal battles over his estate. Blanket, along with his siblings Paris and Prince, were left the entirety of their father’s fortune in a will signed in 2002. Katherine Jackson was also appointed as their legal guardian.
The recent conflict between Blanket and Katherine is just the latest in a series of disputes within the Jackson family. In 2012, Katherine mysteriously went missing for ten days, leading to a custody battle over the children. Blanket’s uncle, TJ, eventually took over as his guardian in 2017.
The family feud escalated in 2018 when Joe Jackson, the family patriarch, passed away. Paris and Janet Jackson reportedly clashed over who would pay for the funeral arrangements, adding to the existing tensions within the family.
Despite the ongoing legal battles and family disputes, Michael Jackson’s estate remains a lucrative asset. Earlier this month, the estate agreed to sell its remaining stake in a music catalog to Sony Corp. for $750 million. The estate has grossed over $1.3 billion since Jackson’s death, thanks to savvy business moves by the executors, including selling off portions of Jackson’s music catalog and striking record deals.
As the legal battles continue, the Jackson family remains divided over financial matters and the legacy of the iconic singer. The latest conflict between Blanket and Katherine highlights the ongoing struggles within the family over Michael Jackson’s estate.