It’s been a crazy week for the Jackson family and their fans, as reports that Michael Jackson was the alleged father to another son emerged.
According to TMZ, a phony DNA test surfaced that revealed 31-year-old Brandon Howard was the son of the late superstar, but the Jackson family shot it down.
The brothers of Michael made sure that people knew the reports were false, as the site reports:
A rep for the brothers tells TMZ, the brothers are united in scoffing at the claim … and for a variety of reasons.
First, a source says in Michael’s 50 years on earth, he never mentioned anything about having a child other than Prince, Paris and Blanket. And, other sources who had day-to-day contact with Jackson echo the same to TMZ.
A source also says the brothers met B Howard one time — back in 2012, when he came backstage for a meet and greet after one of their shows. He never even intimated he might be a relative.
Apparently, Brandon Howard reached out to his real father, 65-year-old Augie Johnson, to tell him to ignore the phony test that would soon be revealed publicly.
TMZ reports:
65-year-old Augie Johnson tells us, he fathered Brandon during his relationship with Brandon’s mom, Miki Howard in the 80s — and has remained a central figure in Brandon’s life.
He tells us, he was in the delivery room when Brandon was born and even brought Brandon to recording studios as a child. We’ve seen multiple family photos of them together.
Augie says they’re so close … Brandon called him days before TMZ broke the story about the DNA test, telling him, “Don’t worry about this stuff. You are my dad.”
According to reports, Brandon had nothing to do with the test and people around him were trying to create a publicity stunt.
We’re glad this has all been cleared up, and quickly. We can’t deny the uncanny resemblance, however.
SOURCE: TMZ | PHOTO CREDIT: Instagram
