In a rare and heartfelt moment, Paris Jackson, the 22-year-old daughter of the legendary Michael Jackson, opened up about the beautiful bond she shares with her three siblings. During an episode of her Facebook Watch series, “Unfiltered,” released on July 21, Paris and her brothers discussed their “oldest brother,” Omer Bhatti, a 36-year-old Norwegian dancer and rapper.
An Unexpected Member of the Jackson Family
To the surprise of many who believed that Prince Jackson, 23, and Blanket Jackson, 18, were Paris’ only brothers, the family introduced Omer Bhatti as their unofficial sibling. When Omer appeared on the show, he confirmed that he considers himself an older brother to the Jackson children. Omer explained, “I’ve been there for Paris since she was a baby. I’d say we kind of raised her. She is my younger sister in every way.”
Omer spoke fondly of the joy he felt when becoming a part of the Jackson family. “I’d always wanted younger siblings, and I got them with Prince, Paris, and Blanket. It brought me a lot of joy.”
A Bond That Can’t Be Broken
Paris, who shares an incredible closeness with her older brothers, expressed her deep love for them. She said, “They have my whole heart. Every time we see each other, we feel reenergized by our time together.”
Unlike her relationship with Prince, where typical sibling disputes arise, Paris and Omer have never had any conflicts. Their bond remains unbreakable and overflowing with love.
Understanding the Unique Perspectives
Growing up with the Jackson siblings, Omer had the extraordinary opportunity to observe their individual development and gain unique insights into their personalities. He shared, “Paris was undoubtedly a rebel, always more rebellious than Prince. When they were kids, Prince and Paris were like night and day.”
Omer noticed that Prince aligned more with their father’s teachings, so he took it upon himself to guide Paris. “He noticed that I was similar to him in that he was always the big brother trying to teach her right from wrong.”
Miracle Encounters and a Father Figure
Omer, popularly known as O-Bee, first encountered Michael Jackson when he began performing at the tender age of nine. Reflecting on their connection, Omer shared, “Being on TV and having these appearances subsequently brought me to Michael Jackson. In a sense, he adopted me and became a father figure and mentor to me.”
As a young child, Omer absorbed everything and saw Michael as his role model. “He later claimed that I was like a tiny version of him. Finally, I joined him on his tour. I’d be sitting almost right on the stage.”
Now, these extraordinary relationships, bound by love and shared experiences, continue to grow within the Jackson family. Paris, Prince, and Blanket have found comfort in having an “older brother” like Omer—someone who has been there for them through thick and thin. The connection between the Jackson siblings shows just how powerful and beautiful chosen family can be. So, cherish your loved ones and the bonds that withstand the test of time.
