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Tariano Adaryll Jackson II
August 4, 1973 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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Tariano Adaryll "Taj" Jackson (born August 4, 1973) is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and director. He is a member of the music group 3T with his brothers Taryll and Tito Joe ("TJ") Jackson. Taj also works as a spokesperson for the Jackson family.
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Early Life and Family
Tariano Adaryll "Taj" Jackson II was born on August 4, 1973. His birthplace was Los Angeles, California. He is the first child of Tito Jackson and Delores "Dee Dee" Martes.
Taj has two younger brothers, Taryll and Tito Joe ("TJ"). His father, Tito, helped them learn to play baseball. Taj is also the nephew of famous musicians like Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.
Education and Learning
Taj Jackson finished high school at Buckley School (California) in 1991. He then studied television production and recording arts. He also took music classes at Loyola Marymount University.
Music Career
3T: The Music Group
Taj and his brothers formed the music group 3T. Their father, Tito, and uncle, Michael Jackson, helped them. Michael Jackson signed them to his record label, MJJ Music.
Their first album, Brotherhood, came out in 1995. It sold over three million copies around the world. Their first hit song was "Anything".
3T released two more albums later on. These were Identity in 2004 and Chapter III in 2015.
Music for Movies
3T has also written and produced music for movies. Some of these films include Free Willy and Men in Black. Taj has used his knowledge of television to direct music videos. He has also directed documentary series. As of 2022, 3T still performs concerts and at music festivals.
Other Projects
Reality TV Series
From 2015 to 2016, Taj and his brothers starred in a reality TV show. It was called The Jacksons: Next Generation. They also helped produce the series. The show was shown on the Lifetime (TV network) channel.
Directing and Photography
In 2014, Taj directed a short film called Code Z. He also directed the music video for 3T's song "Fire" in 2018. Taj also enjoys photography. His uncle Michael bought him his first camera.
Taj is currently working on a new documentary series. He wants to share accurate information about his uncle Michael Jackson.
Personal Life
His Family
Taj Jackson married Thayana Sco Jackson on June 16, 2013. Their wedding took place at the Jackson family home. They have three daughters together.
Taj has shared that his uncle Michael was very supportive during a difficult time in his childhood. Growing up, Taj and his brothers saw their uncles perform in the Jackson 5. This made them interested in music.
In August 1994, Taj's mother, Dee Dee, passed away. Her boyfriend, Don Bohana, was later found guilty of her death in 1998.
Helping Others
After losing their mother, Taj and his brothers started a group. It is called the Dee Dee Jackson Foundation. This group helps people who have lost family members. They offer support through community events and music therapy.
In 2021, the Dee Dee Jackson Foundation won an award. It was called a HOPEE Award. This award recognizes great work by charity groups. Taj also works with his cousin, Prince Michael Jackson. They design a haunted house for a Halloween party. This party helps raise money for the Heal Los Angeles Foundation.
Supporting Michael Jackson
Taj Jackson has spoken out to defend his uncle Michael Jackson. He has given interviews with other family members. Taj believes that some claims made against his uncle were not true. He points to FBI files on Michael Jackson that showed no evidence of wrongdoing.
Taj has appeared in documentaries about his uncle. These include Neverland Firsthand: Investigating the Michael Jackson Documentary and Square One: Michael Jackson. In these films, he shares his perspective.
In November 2020, journalist Martin Bashir was criticized for how he got interviews. Taj and his family looked into how Bashir got Michael Jackson to agree to an interview. This interview led to the 2003 documentary Living with Michael Jackson.
In August 2022, a magazine called Harry Styles the "new King of Pop." Taj Jackson and many fans disagreed. Taj said that the title "King of Pop" belongs to his uncle.
On March 7, 2023, Taj Jackson posted on Twitter. He spoke about a comedian comparing his uncle Michael to another musician. Taj wrote that his family had been joked about by the comedian for years. He thanked Will Smith for an event at the Academy Awards.
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