Taj Jackson

Jackson's parents were married in June 1972, and later divorced in 1988.

His father Tito coached them in baseball.

Tariano Adaryll "Taj" Jackson II (born August 4, 1973) is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and director.

He is an original member of 3T along with his brothers; Taryll Adren Jackson and Tito Joe ("TJ") Jackson.

His career and solo work include a reality television series for which he was executive producer.

His band 3T currently still tours, and he works as a spokesperson on behalf of the Jackson family.

Tariano Adaryll "Taj" Jackson II was born on August 4, 1973, in Los Angeles, California.

He is the first child of father Tito Jackson and mother Delores "Dee Dee" Martes.

He is also the nephew of Rebbie, Jackie, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Michael, Randy, and Janet.

He has two younger brothers; Taryll Adren Jackson and Tito Joe Jackson ("TJ").

Jackson graduated from Buckley School in 1991.

He also studied television production and recording arts at Loyola Marymount University, with a minor in music.

Under the guidance of their father Tito and uncle Michael, Jackson and his brothers formed the group 3T.

Their late uncle Michael mentored and signed them to his label MJJ Music.

In August 1994, their mother, Dee Dee was found dead in her backyard swimming pool in Ladera Heights, California.

Their debut album Brotherhood was released in 1995.

The album sold over three million copies worldwide, with their debut single "Anything".

3T recorded an album after Brotherhood, which was never released because Sony, their label at the time, had a strained relationship with Michael (MJJ Music).

In August 1995, Jackson and other members of his family filed a wrongful death suit against her then-boyfriend, Don Bohana.

Her death was originally ruled accidental.

3T released two more albums; Identity in 2004, and Chapter III in 2015.

3T have also written and produced soundtracks to films such as; The Jacksons: An American Dream, Free Willy, Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, Men in Black and Trippin'.

Taj has used his education in television to direct music videos and documentary series.

As of 2022, 3T are still touring, headlining concerts and music festivals.

Taj Jackson married Thayana Sco Jackson on June 16, 2013, at Hayvenhurst, the Jackson family home.

His uncle Jermaine Jackson performed in honor of the couple.

Together they have three daughters.

He later in life said that he was abused by an uncle on his mother's side when he was a child, and that his uncle Michael was nurturing and supportive during this time.

Growing up, Taj and his brothers observed their uncles' group the Jackson 5, and they gravitated toward the music industry.

Their mother, Dee Dee wanted her children to experience a more typical American childhood.

In 2014, Big Screen Entertainment Group optioned the rights to Code Z, a script by Jackson and the Brazilian Sco triplets (Thaisa, Thaina, and Thayana Sco).

Jackson directed the short film.

In October 2015, Taj, Taryll, and TJ Jackson starred in and co-produced the reality series The Jacksons: Next Generation.

In 2015, he was executive producer of the reality television series The Jacksons: Next Generation together with his brothers Taryll and TJ.

The series aired on Lifetime (TV network) in USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Asia (2016) and South Africa from 2015 to 2016.

In 2018, Jackson directed the music video for 3T's song "Fire".

He also took up photography.

His uncle Michael bought him his first camera and video camera.

Jackson is currently working on a new documentary series, in which he intends to correct what he sees as misconceptions about his uncle Michael Jackson.

The series is planned for release in 2023.