Jermaine Jackson, a prominent member of the famed Jackson family, has long been a figure of intrigue and controversy.

Born in 1954, he was a key member of the Jackson 5, known for his smooth vocals and bass guitar skills.

However, his journey has been marred by jealousy, family feuds, and public scrutiny.

This article delves into the tumultuous life of Jermaine Jackson, exploring the reasons behind the animosity directed at him.

 

Jermaine’s musical career began with the Jackson 5, where he shared the spotlight with his younger brother, Michael.

His decision to stay with Motown when the group transitioned to a new label in the late 1970s is often cited as the beginning of his estrangement from his brothers.

While some viewed this as loyalty to the label that made them famous, others perceived it as a betrayal.

 

The most notorious scandal involving Jermaine arose from his complicated relationships with women in the family.

He had a secret relationship with Alejandra Oazia, who had previously dated his brother Randy.

The situation escalated when Jermaine married Alejandra in 1995, leading to a deep rift between the brothers.

Randy expressed his feelings of betrayal, stating that it hurt even more to lose Alejandra to his own brother.

 

This family drama was compounded by Jermaine’s failure to support his children with Alejandra, leading to legal battles over child support.

The court ruled that Jermaine had to provide financial support despite the tensions, which only fueled the animosity between him and Randy.

 

Jermaine’s relationship with Michael Jackson was fraught with jealousy and competition.

Reports suggest that Michael actively tried to undermine Jermaine’s solo career, feeling threatened by his brother’s success.

Clive Davis, a notable music producer, claimed that Michael would prevent songwriters from collaborating with Jermaine, leading to a bitter rivalry that lasted for years.

 

This tension culminated in Jermaine releasing a song called “Word to the Bad,” which criticized Michael for being selfish.

The public feud between the brothers painted Jermaine as the jealous sibling, further damaging his reputation.

 

Jermaine’s personal life has also been marred by legal issues.

In 1988, he faced allegations of sexual assault from Rita Barrett, a woman he allegedly attacked in her home.

The lawsuit accused him of using force and violence, and while Jermaine’s representatives have yet to comment on the matter, the lawsuit has added to the public’s negative perception of him.

 

The Jackson family’s disputes have often played out in the public eye, with Jermaine at the center of many controversies.

Following Michael’s death in 2009, the family became embroiled in legal battles over Michael’s estate.

Jermaine, along with some siblings, publicly criticized the estate’s executors, claiming they were mistreating their mother, Katherine Jackson.

 

The situation escalated when Katherine went missing for ten days, leading to a court ruling that temporarily stripped her of guardianship over Michael’s children.

Jermaine’s involvement in these disputes has often painted him as a manipulative figure seeking to benefit from his brother’s legacy.

 

Despite the controversies, Jermaine has expressed a desire for family unity.

He has publicly stated that the Jackson family should focus on love and healing rather than fighting over money and fame.

He regrets signing letters that fueled family disputes and has called for a more peaceful approach to resolving their issues.

 

In recent years, Jermaine has participated in various reality shows, attempting to showcase a more positive image of the Jackson family.

However, many critics argue that these appearances are merely attempts to capitalize on the family’s fame rather than genuine efforts to mend relationships.

Jermaine Jackson’s life is a complex tapestry of talent, jealousy, betrayal, and familial strife.

While he has made significant contributions to music, his legacy is often overshadowed by the controversies that surround him.

As the Jackson family continues to navigate their complicated relationships, Jermaine remains a polarizing figure, embodying both the brilliance and turmoil of one of music’s most famous families.

 

The question remains: can Jermaine truly find peace within his family, or will the shadows of his past continue to haunt him?

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you do what you do when you did what you did to me why do someone do you know when she was married to him I really loved the idea of them being together and two legends yeah yeah and she was always nice to me Germaine is definitely jealous of him I mean it’s it’s very blatant that he’s very jealous of Michael or anybody that succeeds in that matter in the family with her living in the in the compound what’s the latest with her living in the compound is she getting evicted 21 years for free cost a compound 60,000 a month you tell

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me what she Germaine is part of the famous Jackson family but many people don’t like him why was it jealousy or did he do something wrong I mean he had many problems with his brothers from getting involved with ry’s wife and having kids with her to having a feud with Michael 1984 to 199 two you saw Michael maybe three times a year during that period yes you sent him letters some say he was jealous of his brother Michael others say he only cared about money but what is the real truth why did so many people turn against him let’s uncover the

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scandalous story of Germaine Jackson a house was the size of a two car garage not even that big and I can’t believe we had one bathroom uh Tito and I slept at the top Michael and Martin slept in the middle and Jackie was at the bottom Germaine and Randy were two of the brothers who played a big part in the family’s success Germaine was born in 1954 and was one of the original members of the Jackson 5 I know that I’m tough to live with and he was known for his smooth singing voice and ability to play the bass

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guitar he was one of the lead singers along with his younger brother Michael I was the lead singing first when he started singing and he started watching James Brown and Joe Tex and all these people and and Sammy Davis and Jackie Wilson it was over when the Jackson 5 moved to a new record label Germaine decided to stay behind some people say he did this because he was loyal to mtown the label that had helped make them famous others believe he stayed because he had just married Hazel Gordy the daughter of motown’s founder I love

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music so to see Jermaine is exciting you know we’ll have it on and when he comes on the kids and myself we run to you know to the television there’s daddy Randy was born in 1961 and was the youngest of the Jackson brothers he did not join the Jackson 5 at first but when the group changed record labels and became the Jacksons he stepped in to take Germaine’s place even though he was younger Randy proved to be just as talented he was a great musician and songwriter and he quickly became an important part of the group growing up

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Germaine and Randy had a close Bond however their relationship would later be tested by a scandal that no one could have predicted the trouble started because of a woman named Alejandra oaza she had a relationship with both Randy and Germaine which led to a huge family drama it All Began in 1986 when Randy and Alejandra started dating at the time she was 17 and he was 24 even though they had a big age Gap their relationship lasted for many years and they had two children together their daughter geneveve was born in 1989 and their son Steven was

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born in 1992 hi I’m Genevie I’m 24 and I have four brothers and we have one mother but two fathers who happen to be brothers and we’re all members of the Jackson family Randy and Alejandra had aom licated relationship they were together for a long time but they never got married even though Randy tried to be there for his children people close to the couple said that he struggled with being a responsible father their relationship had many ups and downs and it was not always stable while Randy was still in a relationship with Alejandra

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he became involved with another woman named Eliza shaffy in 1989 he married Eliza even though he was still with Alejandra at the same time not long after he had a daughter with Eliza named Stana what broke up the marriage was his promiscuity and his beating and battering this made things even more complicated Alejandra was now the mother of two of Randy’s children but he was married to someone else what happened next shocked many people Germaine Jackson Randy’s older brother saw an opportunity behind ry’s back he started