Michael Jackson’s children made a rare public appearance together earlier this week when they unveiled the controversial MJ: The Musical in London.
And while Paris Jackson, 25, is something of a showbiz staple, often seen at glitzy events and visiting the city, her brothers Prince, 27, and Deken, 22, are less seen.
Fans of the iconic musician will no doubt be wondering what became of the couple after their father’s death in 2009.
Insiders reveal to MailOnline that Prince, who shares Michael with Debbie Rowe, ‘pretty much lives like a rich kid from the LA Trust Fund – but isn’t one of those annoying LA 20-somethings who act like their money can buy anything.’
As Prince lives life in The City Of Angels, it has been revealed that Prince Michael II, better known as Deken, has renamed himself Bigi and now lives as a hermit, away from the bright light that accompanies his famous name.
Michael Jackson’s children (L-R) Prince, Paris and Cloth Jackson made a rare public appearance together as they unveiled the controversial MJ: The Musical in London. Wednesday at the Prince Edward Theater in London
Prince, like his sister Paris, has not been afraid to enjoy the spotlight – seen here at a charity gala in Los Angeles in August 2023
The trio unveiled the London leg of the musical – which was nominated for 10 Tony Awards – based on the legendary entertainer’s life
But far removed from his brother’s quest for anonymity, sources close to Prince have shed light on his life through production and PR, his stable romantic life and also revealed the heartbreaking reason he withdrew from public life.
In launching his career, Prince expressed interest in becoming a film director or even TV series creator after graduating from Loyola Marymount University.
Sources say: ‘He has added business administration to his studies, but has not dealt much with just commerce since leaving university. He had a charmed life where his house, cars, vacations and expenses were covered, meaning he can do as much or as little as he wants…
“That doesn’t mean he’s an LA brat, because he’s a well-spoken and polite young man. His drive certainly doesn’t resemble that of his father.’
The insider revealed that Prince has relied on links with PR companies tied to the estate to get him gigs; things are usually connected to his father’s entities or charities.
Prince has his bits of reality, including his seven-year romance with Molly Schirmang (pictured in 2019)
Since the death of his father, the singer’s youngest son, formerly known as Deken but now called Bigi, has lived a relatively quiet life (seen as a child with Jackson and his siblings).
Michael’s children are seen at a memorial concert for the music legend in 2009
The insider continued, “He worked for Entertainment Tonight for a while, but “that just disappeared because he had little to offer or create”…
“He’s been working on scripts for a few years” with an idea to produce or direct, but “in reality there’s little noise about that now…
“He had also considered using his estate funding to “finance projects and act as a producer, but that never happened.”
However, the release of the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland marked a turning point for Prince, as he retreated from the spotlight.
Upon leaving Neverland, it was claimed that at the height of his fame, Michael began a relationship with two boys, aged 7 and 10, and their families. Now in their 30s, they told their stories of how they claimed they were sexually abused by Jackson.
Sources continued: ‘When the allegations in the Leaving Neverland documentary about his father emerged, he appeared to take a step back in dealing with Hollywood and the media. The noise about his father was too much for his voice or plans to be heard.”
MailOnline has contacted Prince’s representatives for comment.
And while Paris Jackson, 25, is something of a showbiz staple, often seen at glitzy events and visiting the city, her brothers Prince, 27, and Deken, 22, are less seen (seen together in 2012)
Pictured is Prince and Paris’ mother, Debbie Rowe, who was married to Michael
He then launched a film company King’s Son Production about dreaming as it is the art for Prince. Despite launching and undertaking music videos and promos to help Sister Paris with her music dreams, the company is ‘in trouble’.
They continued, “Prince likes to do his thing with his friends. He enjoys riding his motorcycle, hanging out with friends at their Calabasas mansions and remains friends with many of his old bodyguards who took care of him growing up.”
In addition to his professional ambitions, he has been in a relationship with Molly Schirmang for a long time, whom he met through university: ‘They seemed very settled and under the radar…’
“They don’t really pursue that desire to go to Hollywood events or hang out with A-listers. They love their circle of friends, hanging out with friends and dating in The Valley…
“They’re close, but we haven’t heard much about a wedding or anything like that yet.” Prince keeps his love life to himself.’
Prince, Deken and Paris Jackson attended their father’s handprint ceremony at the Chinese Theater in Los Angeles in 2012
Molly and Prince are pictured in New York in 2022
Prince is pictured with his siblings in August 2012
Prince has a “good relationship, a working relationship” with the estate: “For years he was at the heart of father Michael’s posthumous ventures, from supporting MJ One in Vegas to attending birthday celebrations for his father in Gary, Indiana, he has made himself available…
“He is always happy to represent his father’s family and legacy. He supported Thriller’s 40th anniversary celebration and typically hosted the MJ Halloween nights at the old family home in Encino.”
Prince has also shown his philanthropic ways, having co-founded the organization Heal Los Angeles with John Muto.
The nonprofit will serve “inner-city Los Angeles youth by providing access to co-curricular education initiatives that will emphasize the value of an active, healthy lifestyle and provide the tools necessary to earn an education.”
Michael Jackson was seen performing at Wembley Stadium in London in 1987 during the Bad Tour