In a heartwarming moment, Paris Jackson, the 22-year-old daughter of the legendary musician Michael Jackson, opened up about the strong and 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.
To the surprise of many who believed that Prince Jackson, 23, and Blanket Jackson, 18, were Paris’ only brothers, it was revealed that Omer holds a special place in the family. When Omer appeared on the show, he confirmed that he considers himself an older brother to the Jackson children. Omer explained, “My mother was employed as Prince’s nanny when he was born, and 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 fondly described the joy he felt when he became 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.”
Paris, who shares a deep bond with her older brothers, expressed her immense love for them. She said, “They have my whole love. Every time we see each other, we feel refreshed and uplifted by our time together.”
While Paris and Prince may have typical sibling disputes, Paris and Omer have never had any conflicts. Their bond remains unbreakable and filled with love.
Growing up alongside the Jackson siblings, Omer had the unique opportunity to observe their individual development and gain valuable insights into their personalities. He shared, “Paris was undoubtedly a rebel, always more rebellious than Prince. When they were kids, Prince and Paris were completely different from each other.”
Omer noticed that Prince was more in line with their father’s teachings, and he took it upon himself to guide Paris. “He saw that I was similar to him in that he was always the big brother trying to educate her about what’s right and wrong.”
Omer, popularly known as O-Bee, first encountered Michael Jackson when he began performing at the young 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.”
Like a sponge, Omer absorbed everything as a young child and saw Michael as his role model. “He later claimed that I was like a mini version of him. Eventually, I joined him on his tour. I would be sitting almost right on the stage.”
Now, these extraordinary relationships, built on love and shared experiences, continue to thrive 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 bond between the Jackson siblings showcases the incredible power and beauty of chosen family.
