Rachel lives in the Boston area with her husband and their two daughters. This has haunted my brother for years, Bunny said. Youre Gods gift to me. A Paternity Test? And a child was given to foster care. And that's what happened to me. So if there was a baby, the baby would have been born in 86. I waited 31 years., Now, she just wants everyone to know one thing: the truth. "Im the daughter of Janet Jackson and James DeBarge," Whyte said in a recent interview. Debarge also made a small guest appearance in 2006 on the album 818 Antics, by rapper J-Ro, who is associated with the rap group Tha Liks. She also noted that Whyte, does not look like James or Janet. She even claims she has proof that her allegations arent just rumors for publicity. And that he is to be respectful towards others but also that others are respectful to him, Jackson told InStyle. A lot of the kids thought I was pregnant cause I had gained weight and I had started taking birth control pills, Jackson explained. StyleCaster is a part of Penske Media Corporation. The Grammy Award winner from the legendary musical family has done so time and again, whether she's being named the first-ever artist to generate seven top 5 hits off the same album (as she did in 1989 with Rhythm Nation 1814),delivering a much-raved-about performance on film (in the 1993 drama Poetic Justice) or becoming one of the few Black women to ever be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (like she was in 2019). The New York Times bestseller is filled with personal tales and rare photos of Janet at various stages of her life, taking readers on a journey from her struggles with body image to how she eventually learned to be happy in her own skin. Tiffany Whyte came into limelight when she claimed that she is the secret daughter of Janet Jackson and James DeBarge. YOUNG DeBARGE, whose brother James was married to Jackson from 1984 to 1985, claims . And back then, you could pick up weight taking them, and thats what happened to me.. At the Flyte Tyme studios in Minneapolis, Jackson does not want to hear Jams persistent coaching to put energy on the song and, after a cranky squabble, she walks out of the studio, leaving Elizondos camera to shoot nothing but the ceiling. The "Rhythm Nation" singer who became a first-time mom in 2017 explained where she thinks the rumor started from. However, none of that was ever proven to be true. I mean, she was there with us all day, every day. placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', IE 11 is not supported. Kristinia appeared on 2003's American Idol spin-off American Juniors, and later received a recording contract through Island Def Jam Records. Janet which was filmed over three years, airs over two nights on Lifetime and A&E starting Friday. Icouldneverdothat. Their marriage was annulled one year later. In an interview on A&E and Lifetimes two-part docuseries, Janet, Jackson shut down the 30-year-old rumor she had a secret baby with her ex-husband that he didnt know about. }); Copyright 2015 . Watch Uncle Michael and mama, and he wants to see Scream at that point, Janet said in 2019 of Eissas love of watching her and Michaels videos. The five-time Grammy winner was 18 when she married soul singer DeBarge in 1984. They were featured in a "Flashback to the '80s" concert at San Manuel Casino in Highland, California along with Atlantic Starr, The SOS Band, and the Mary Jane Girls. But the truth was she loved and cared about him. She didn't outright announce her pregnancy at the time, but she confirmed it a few months later with a baby-bump pic. Even with the success of Control, I dont think she was able to escape Michaels shadow, Jam says as they embark on the Rhythm Nation recording. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. I want people to know the truth. But it is.. Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. He would laugh about it and Id laugh too, but then there was somewhere down inside that it would hurt. She added, When you have somebody say youre too heavy, it affects you., Jackson also revealed that her weight fluctuated throughout her life as a result of her being an emotional eater. he said in the docuseries When I get stressed or something is really bothering me, [eating] comforts me. She added, I was developing at a very young age and I started getting a chest and they would bind it so I would look more flat-chested.. Young DeBarge said the. Im not sure, but I think it was the pressure, the fame, he said about Jackson giving up the rumored daughter. . But it is, he said. February 23, 2017, 1:29 PM. They separated three months after Eissas birth in 2017, and a custody battle ensued, including Janet calling police for awelfare checkon her son in 2018; police found the baby safe. Nobody saw a baby. When is his next album coming? "When we got married and came back to the hotel he said, 'OK, I'll be right back,'" she recalled of their unromantic wedding night. But its the decade-worth of home video footage from Jacksons then-husband, Elizondo, that proves invaluable. A number of women claiming to be the famed ex-couple's secret daughter have come forward. Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think youll love as much as we do. Janet Jackson and James DeBarge, who were briefly married in 1984, had a daughter together, DeBarge's brother Young DeBarge has claimed on a radio program.Young DeBarge said the child, named Renee . 'You are my life':Janet Jackson dedicates Rock Hall honor to 2-year-old son, More:We may never resolve our conflicted feelings about Michael Jackson. The couple annulled their marriage in 1985. The new addition to Jackson's family was one she'd apparently left up to forces greater than her; in 2009, she told Harpers Bazaar, I think that if Im really supposed to have kids, it will happen, if thats Gods plan for me. Since becoming a mom, Jackson has maintained a super-low profileand delivered another shocker when she announced just months after giving birth that she was separating from her husband. Bunny DeBarge's brother, James, and Janet eloped back in 1984. And back then, you could pick up weight taking them, and thats what happened to me, so that rumor started going around., Debbie Allen, who also starred in Fame as Lydia Grant, recalled her surprise in the docuseries about the rumors Jackson had a secret child. "We would be rolling on the floor fighting for them," she said. When Whyte and her alleged grandmother went to do a DNA test. Jackson she gave birth to Eissa Al Mana on Jan. 3, 2017. When news of Jackson and Al Mana's pregnancy became public, the rumors resurfaced, and in an interview with Radar Online in May, DeBarge said a young woman who claimed to be his daughter with . There is a rumor that Justin Timberlake appears in the film to discuss what really happened during their infamous Super Bowl half-time show. In the docuseries, Jackson explained that the rumors started in 1984 when she was a cast member in season 4 of NBCs Fame, in which she played Cleo Hewitt. Nasty singer Janet Jackson was forced to give up her alleged daughter, ex-husband James DeBarge claimed. I could never do that, its not right.. "That's not a life for anyone.". While Jackson and the dulcet-toned DeBarge singer were only married for a year, tittle-tattle has persisted for decades that. "Back in the day they were saying that I had a child and I kept it secret," she said. mode: 'thumbnails-rr1', Her son's given namemeans Yahweh is salvation. Since his birth, Janet has been vocal about how much she prioritizes her role as a mother. All Rights Reserved. In her new documentary, Janet Jackson denies the rumor that she had a child with James DeBarge. My motherdid it. He does this thing that my brother did from Doesnt Really Care About Us, the march and the hand, Jackson explained. Although she believes a baby did exist, shes unsure if Tiffany is the secret child even though her mother believes its true do to the alleged DNA test. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Of course, rumors circulate all the time when it comes to celebrities but even Janets ex-husband, James DeBarge, and his family have looked at her sideways about this one. Sorry Tiffany, God bless you and we hope you find your family., Bunny also explained why her mother, Etterlene, welcomed Tiffany with open arms. But no, I've never had a child."[5]. I was under the impression that there was no baby, and I wanted to believe its not true. Momma felt maybe she went back in the gene and took after her. Tiffany revealed shes reportedly spoken with James Debarges mother, Etterlene DeBarge, and theyve sought answers for themselves through an alleged paternity test. Janet Jacksons ex-sister-in-law has revealed thatshe does not believe a woman claiming to be the singer's daughter is related to her, and has apologized for her family's handling of the situation. "I had started taking birth control pills, and back then, you could pick up weight taking them. But when a couple of fans peer into Jacksons limo and fire off a series of questions about Michael, anyone would understand her waning patience. Bunny, however, questions the validity of that test, claiming there's no way Tiffany is the secret child. Sign up and stay up to date with our daily newsletter. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Tiffany revealed she grew up in foster care and it wasn't until seven years ago that she discovered she's the daughter of Janet Jackson and James Debarge. Back in the day they were saying that I had a child and I kept it a secret, Jackson, 55, recalled in a teaser for the upcoming Lifetime and A&E documentary Janet., I could never keep a child away from James, she said. She welcomed a son, Eissa, with her husband, Qatari businessman Wissam Al Mana, Jan. 3. But she doesnt think that person is Whyte, a 31-year-old woman from Philadelphia. The 62-year-old soul singer says she had firsthand knowledge of Jacksons pregnancy. Follow her on Instagram. The rumor about Janet's secret daughter which she has long maintained was a lie was fueled by DeBarge and his family. DeBarge was also known for his 1984 marriage to pop singer Janet Jackson. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. On January 3, 2021, Jackson celebrated Eissas 4th birthday by writing on social media, Happy 4th to my baby. How could I keep a child from their father? In 2017, the DeBarge family even claimed they found the child a 31-year-old woman living in Philadelphia who grew up in foster care but a DNA test, facilitated by a tabloid, later proved that DeBarge was not the father. Does Janet Jackson really have a secret daughter? King World Productions Inc. 2023 Inside Edition Inc. and CBS interactive Inc., Paramount companies. First they were saying my niece Brandi was my daughter and that I gave her to [my brother] Jackie to raise, she said. And also, she wants her mother to keep a good bond with her. There is no way she belongs to the DeBarge Jackson family. His brother and mother have publicly claimed that a baby existed. The actor had started taking oral contraceptives, which at the time were linked with increases in appetite and fluid retention due to higher levels of the hormones estrogen and progestin. He oversees the operating activities for 50 companies in the Gulf region in real estate, automotive, distribution, food services, media, engineering and construction. Day after day and night after night, holding my baby in my arms, I am at peace. However, Bunny admitted she wasnt sure if Janet gave birth or aborted the baby. For years, Janet Jackson and James DeBarge have been at the center of a secret baby scandal. Once again the story is making headlines but this time its for a different reason. She spoke to me by email," he said. 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