Worlds collided on the AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards when Jaafar Jackson met Michael Jackson content material creator, Fabio Jackson.
On Sunday, Fabio posted a TikTok through which he’s seen shaking arms with Jaafar, who performs MJ within the new biographical movie Michael.
“Michael Meet Michael,” Fabio captioned the video.
Jaafar’s father is Jermaine Jackson, Michael’s older brother.
Fabio, who boasts over 12 million followers on TikTok, confirmed as much as the awards present in a black military-style jacket, much like these usually worn by MJ. In addition to assembly Jaafar, Fabio additionally shared images of himself posing with Spike Lee and Martin Lawrence.
Earlier this month, Jaafar appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the place he discussed playing his late uncle within the Antoine Fuqua-directed Michael. He revealed that he “never wanted to be an actor” earlier than getting concerned on this venture, although he “grew up loving” his uncle’s music.
Jackson known as reworking into MJ each a “surreal” and “spiritual” second for him. “It was emotional,” he added.
Michael debuts in theaters on April 24.
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