Tito Jackson's 3 Kids: All About TJ, Taryll and Taj

Mar. 15, 2025

Taj Jackson, TJ Jackson and Taryll Jackson of 3T perform with Tito Jackson at the ‘Michael Forever Tribute Concert’ at Millennium Stadium on October 8, 2011 in Cardiff, Wales.Photo:Tim Alban/Getty Images

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Tito Jacksoninspired his three sons — Taj, Taryll and TJ — to pursue careers in music like him and his siblings.

The original The Jackson 5 memberdied on Sept. 15, 2024, after suffering a heart attack. He was 70 years old. Hissons confirmed his deathin a post onInstagramfrom their band, 3T’s, account, writing that they were “shocked, saddened and heartbroken.”

“Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being,” they wrote alongside throwback photos of themselves with Tito. “Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as ‘Coach Tito’ or some know him as ‘Poppa T.’ Nevertheless, he will be missed tremendously.”

In addition to their joint ventures, Taj, Taryll and TJ have embarked on their solo careers and have been raising their families.

From their music careers to their children, here’s everything to know about Tito Jackson’s three kids.

Tariano Adaryll “Taj” Jackson II, 51

Tariano Adaryll “Taj” Jackson II with his wife and three daughters on Father’s Day 2024.ajjackson

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Tito and Martes welcomed their first son, Taj, on Aug. 4, 1973, in Los Angeles. He went on to follow in his father’s footsteps with a career in music, forming 3T alongside his two younger brothers.

Before founding the band, Taj graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in television production and recording arts, and a minor in music. He used his television knowledge to work on directing music videos and docuseries while also performing as a member of 3T.

In 2015, Taj teamed up with Taryll and TJ to executive produce and star in the Lifetime reality seriesThe Jacksons: Next Generation. The show focused on the brothers' personal and professional lives, including Taj’s marriage to Thayana Sco Jackson on June 16, 2013. Together, the two share three daughters: Taylor, Toria and Tylee.

Taj has also spoken extensively about his close relationship with his uncle, Michael. The late pop star mentored him and his brothers and even collaborated on a song, “Why,” on the band’s first album.

“He was absolutely a creative genius. Every time I worked on something with him, it never ever felt like work,” Taj shared in a 2022 Q&A on theMichael Jackson Communityblog.

In addition to his extended family, Taj was also close to Tito, celebrating him onInstagramon Father’s Day 2024 with a sweet throwback photo of the two.

“Your strength, experience, and love have shaped me into the man I am today,” he wrote in a sweet tribute in the caption. “Every day, I am grateful for the countless lessons you’ve taught me, the endless support you’ve shown me, and the unwavering belief you’ve always had in me. You are not just my dad, but my role model and hero.”

Taryll Adren Jackson, 49

Taryll Jackson attends the Lifetime Network’s launch event for ‘The Jacksons: Next Generation’ on September 29, 2015 in Encino, California.Tibrina Hobson/WireImage

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Taryll was born on Aug. 8, 1975. Like his brothers, he was part of 3T and starred on their reality show in 2015. Now, he also creates solo music, including the single “All My Love,” which was released two days before his father died.

Leading up to his death, Tito was performing with his brothers Jackie and Marlon as The Jacksons, and Taryll had occasionally joined them on the road. In August 2023, Taryll opened up in thepress roomafter a show in France about what he was continuing to learn from his father and uncles while on tour with them.

“Uncle Jackie will see that I’m doing a move a certain way and he’ll teach me to make it better,” he said. “To me, that’s why they are who they are — they’re always trying to give to the fans. They’re my role models since I was very little, and I was over there in the back watching them and how professional they are.”

Tito Joe “TJ” Jackson, 46

Tito Joe “TJ” Jackson with his father, Tito.TJ JACKSON / Instagram

TJ JACKSON / Instagram

The youngest of Tito’s kids, TJ was born on July 16, 1978. According to TJ, his father maintained a balance between his high-profile career and raising his sons while they were growing up.

“My father, at the prime of his career, had his boys and coaching,” TJ shared onWGN Newsin December 2019. “One night it was Dodgers stadium watching him perform, the next night it was a Little League game, and that was just my father.”

In 2009, the brothers suffered a tragedy when their uncle Michael died. TJ was named the legal guardian ofMichael’s three children— Prince, Paris and Bigi — in addition to being the father of his own four children.

TJ has been vocal about putting his career on hold to help raise his cousins and his children. In 2020, he debuted his solo career with the release of his E.P.Obsession. He followed the project with his first solo album in 2022,Acoustic Sessions 1, which included acover of “Human Nature” in honor of Michael.

source: people.com