The new biopic Michael, about Michael Jackson, hits theaters on April 24, 2026.
Michael’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, plays the titular role.
Jaafar set the record straight on whether he’s singing on Michael or if viewers will hear his uncle's vocals.
Michael Jackson fans, it’s time to take a stroll down memory lane.
The world knows the beloved singer for hits like “Thriller,” “Beat It,” and “Man in the Mirror,” and he’s long been immortalized as the King of Pop. Now, there’s a biopic that shows what his life was like. Debuting in movie theaters on April 24, 2026, Michael follows the performer from his time in the Jackson 5 through his rise to international superstar. Viewers will see Michael brought to life by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson.
And obviously, the film will feature some of Michael’s biggest hits. So, we had to wonder: Is Jaafar Jackson singing in Michael?
Yes, Jaafar Jackson sings in Michael. But as he explained on the Today show on April 2, it’s not only his voice that fans hear when watching the movie.
“When I was doing all the performances, I was actually singing out live in the microphone on top of Michael’s track,” he stated in a clip on Instagram. “So, it’s a blend of my vocal and Michael’s … but even, you know, the moments where there’s no backing track, it’s actually me singing the acapellas, which was really fun to do.”
Fans were intrigued by the news in the comments.
“Just the news I wanted to hear!! We get to hear Jaafar’s vocals, let’s gooooo 🔥🔥,” one person exclaimed. “Ugh, for once I’m not even mad it’ll be the actor singing!! That man has an angelic voice just like his uncle 🤍,” another agreed.
Thanks to an official clip that dropped on TikTok on April 8, folks can see how Jaafar interpreted his uncle’s iconic performance of “Billie Jean.”
Plus, keep an eye out for Jaafar’s moon walk!
