Michael Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and philanthropist with a reputed nett worth of $600 million.
Jackson joined the Jackson Brothers in 1964, which was the beginning of his musical career. A year later, he and his older brother Jermaine took up the lead vocals. The group changed its name to the Jackson 5 during his tenure, and many of its tracks reached the top of the charts. In 1971, he launched his solo career.
Jackson has earned the title of “King of Pop” thanks to the popularity of his albums and several international tours. In 1993 and 2003, allegations of child molestation made his contentious past public.
According to Billboard, Michael Jackson’s estimated nett worth has increased from when he was alive.
Additionally, they asserted that MJ Inc. generated at least $1 billion in revenue annually after his passing as a result of the musician’s lucrative concert videos and new record agreement with Sony Music, which would last until 2017. In-depth analysis of the Jackson estate’s numerous revenue sources from 2009 to 2010 is done by Billboard.
In Gary, Indiana, on August 29, 1958, Michael Joseph Jackson was born. On May 26, 1994, he wed Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley’s daughter, at the height of his professional success. He later got married to his lifelong friend Debbie Rowe in 1996 while performing in Sydney, Australia for his HIStory Australian leg. They had two daughters, Paris-Michael Katherine and Michael Joseph Jr.
Prince Michael II, his third child, was born on February 22, 2002, however the surrogate mother’s name is unclear. This Is It, which was scheduled to take place in London’s O2 Arena on July 13, 2009, was cancelled just a few weeks before the commencement of his eagerly anticipated run of comeback performances.
On June 25, 2009, at about 12:22 pm, someone from 911 got a call at Jackson’s rented home in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California. At 2:26 Pacific time, he was pronounced deceased.
STATISTICS
Source of Wealth:
Music
Birth Place:
Gary, Indiana, United States
Height:
5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
Weight:
112 lbs (51 kg)
Marital Status:
Divorced (Debbie Rowe)
Full Name:
Michael Joseph Jackson
Nationality:
American
Date of Birth:
August 29, 1958
Ethnicity:
African American
Occupation:
Singer-songwriter, musician, composer, arranger, dancer, choreographer, record producer, actor, businessman
Education:
Montclair College Preparatory School
Children:
3 (Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson, Prince Michael Jackson II
EARNINGS & FINANCIAL DATA
Earnings 2016$825 Million
Earnings 2015$115 Million
Earnings 2014$140 Million
Earnings 2013$160 Million
Earnings 2012$145 Million
Earnings 2011$170 Million
Earnings 2010
Sponsorship 2010Sales of White Diamonds perfume$53,000,000Earnings 2009
Ticket Sales 2009Total ticket sales of the This Is It Tour in London despite its cancellation$6,500,000Event 2009Earnings from the exhibit of his memorabilia in Japan$3,500,000Royalties 2009DVD sales of the concert film for PS3$18,000,000Royalties 2009Total earnings of Michael Jackson: This Is It concert film in Japan alone$56,000,000Royalties 2009Annual revenue of the deal with Sony Music Entertainment to release 10 albums until 2017$31,000,000Asset 2009Estimated value of Mijac, a music publishing company$150,000,000Royalties 2009Total earnings of Michael Jackson: This Is It concert film in the U.S.$72,000,000Royalties 2009Total rental revenue of the DVD$25,000,000Royalties 2009Licensing royalties and retail sales$10,000,000Royalties 2009Annual earning from the total revenue of Sony/ATV$80,000,000Misc. 2009Merchandise sales in the concert$5,000,000Royalties 2009Total earnings overseas of Michael Jackson: This Is It concert film$188,000,000Earnings 2009AEG/This Is It merchandise deal$10,000,000Royalties 2009Total revenue This Is It DVD in the US$43,000,000Royalties 2009Annual revenue of Mijac$25,000,000Sale of Asset 2009Sony Pictures bought Jackson’s rehearsal footage from AEG$60,000,000Earnings 2001
Record Sales 2001Estimated record sales from the album, Invincible (2 million copies sold in the US)$3,000,000Earnings 1995
Record Sales 1995Estimated record sales from the album, HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (7 million copies sold in the US)$10,500,000Earnings 1991
Record Sales 1991Estimated record sales from the album, Dangerous (7 million copies sold in the US)$10,500,000Earnings 1987
Record Sales 1987Estimated record sales from the album, Bad (10 million copies sold in the US)$15,000,000Earnings 1982
Record Sales 1982Estimated record sales from the album, Thriller (33 million copies sold in the U.S.)$49,500,000Earnings 1979
Record Sales 1979Estimated record sales from the album, Off The Wall (1.8 million copies sold in UK)$2,700,000Record Sales 1979Estimated record sales from the album, Off The Wall (8 million copies sold in the US)$12,000,000Earnings 1972
Record Sales 1972Estimated record sales from the album, Ben (60 thousand copies sold in UK)$90,000Record Sales 1972Estimated record sales from the album, Got To Be There (500 thousand copies sold in the U.S.)$750,000
