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What the Hell Are the Jacksons Doing Now?!

Who knew Motown would lead to skid row? Did you know that the majority of the Jackson family is broke and scrapping for cash -- doing odd jobs like stocking shelves at supermarkets and working on cars to make ends meet?

According to a crazazy report by the New York Post, most of the Jackson clan isn't fairing too well financially -- some of the Jackson boys are even still living at home! Check out a rundown of the current state of events.

Michael is on the verge of losing Neverland ranch as well as the family's Encino, Calif., home. He is currently hiding out in Las Vegas.

Marlon stocks shelves at a Vons supermarket in San Diego, and had to temporarily move into an extended-stay hotel with his wife.

Tito formed a band and plays at small gigs for $500 to $1,500.

Randy does odd jobs for income. He acted as Michael's business manager during the 2005 molestation trial, but ran into problems with friends after he persuaded three people to take out lines of credits against their homes to help Michael pay his attorney fees and Michael stiffed them!

Jackie had a failed Internet clothing business and tries to produce. He still lives at home with his parents.

Jermaine splits time between the parents home and his girlfriend's home. He has more than $5 million in federal, state and other liens against him and a 1995 bankruptcy filing. He does not work and is still involved in a messy, protracted divorce.

Janet is the current breadwinner of the family. She bought her mom a Vegas home in anticipation of losing the family's mansion to foreclosure.

La Toya is all but shunned from the family for declaring Michael guilty during the 1993 molestation case. She earns a living mostly in Europe judging beauty and singing contests. She lives with a wealthy boyfriend in Beverly Hills and has little contact with her siblings.

Rebbie married successful businessman Nathaniel Brown.

Daddy Joe still thinks the Jackson family can get it together, saying, "We can get back out there and set the world on fire. If the Rolling Stones can still rake in the money, so too can my boys." Riiiiight.

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136. I happen to know that the vast majority of this story is false. The dad, Joseph Jackson, has a reality television show in development. Can't wait to see it!

Posted at 12:10AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Trustmeonthisone...

137. To #31 Bryan. You must one of those people who have to hide in your own house when Jehovah's Witnesses are wlaking down the street, or tell your child to lie and say that you are not home. What is your religion, I-G-N-O-R-A-N-T?
Keep up tp date about the Jacksons. Michael made publi acknowledgment that he no longer wanted to be a Jehovah's Witness. They only one who still is a faithful servant of her faith is Reebie. Are you taught to hate others because their religion is different or are you disfellowshipped or did you disassociate yourself? You know a lot of the terms they use.
Also, Jehovah's Witnesses do not pass collection plates or tell how much each member has donated for the month. Any donations received when they go from door to door goes toward the printing of the magazines and books. And they certainly don't put people on pedistles because of their social or fianacial status.

Posted at 1:30PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Tweety1

138. OMG! People...people!! Randy doing odd jobs? Sheesh, he's a judge on one of the most watched shows on television. Any of you hear of "American Idol"? LOL this cracks me up!
(ummm..sorry if this has already been brought to everybody's attention. I just couldn't stand it anymore.)
Have a pleasant day, folks!!

Posted at 7:37PM on Mar 26th 2008 by aghast

139. Get togather fellow and do a tour,It would be a sellout in every city.

Posted at 10:51PM on Mar 26th 2008 by mae

140. Its a shame whats going on with the best entertainers the world has ever seen. Michaels music will probably hold him for generations, Janet is set for life im sure as well, but the others, Im praying for! No other entertainer or family has had more of an impact on the world or inspired more entertainers than the jackson family. So all you people making crude comments about them(even though some are funny, especially the one about daycare center for boys!!!) That doesnt make it right, and have some respect!!!

Posted at 10:01PM on Mar 29th 2008 by SGonzales1988

141. The jacksons are gonna make it, michael is the king of pop for crying out loud!!! and i know he could make an extreme breaktrough when ever he wants to!! I have faith in you! I know you can do this!!

Posted at 1:27PM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Alex

142. better to have had millions before than all you haters who have never had thousand at all.yep that means u.lol at that

Posted at 8:05PM on Apr 1st 2008 by keeping it real

143. I loved the Jackson 5 as a child, and is sdden to hear of their situation. And yes, i believe there are many folks who would go see them perform. If you have issues, as many of them do, and don't address them, it's a good chance someone will play into your weaknesses and manipulate you out of your money. I feel really bad for them. But, maybe they weren't so nice when they were on top, so God has allowed theirs choices to allow them to experience life at the bottom.

Posted at 1:25PM on Apr 4th 2008 by BigWiniStyle

144. It is such a shame that family has to go thru this awful time. Where are the "hanger-ons" when they were on the top? There are enough 'famous rich black folks" in hollywood to float them...even if they have to put them on their income taxes. This is what is wrong with our people, we don't give back and take care of each other. Very seldom you hear about a white superstar of the past going to hard times...because THEY ban together to help take care of their own. Oprah can help them out with just the interest on one of her bank accounts....think about it. Yet when they die, people will feel bad and ask...'why didn't someone help them?' Well, do it now!!! Instead of talking about them and making fun...krama is coming!

Posted at 6:22PM on May 28th 2008 by jackee

145. So, This world LOVE's you when you're on the top, but, laughs at you when you hit rock bottom. I guess that's why the Bible says that WE ALL should SLAVE FOR GOD and NOT RICHES!!!!

The Jackson' FATHER pushed his son's to SLAVE FOR THIS WORLDS RICHES. And they acquired them. The mother, a baptized Jehovah's Witness, wanted her kids to ALL SLAVE for Jehovah. The Father won out.

Had they Slaved for Jehovah, he surely would have provided for all of their basic needs, as he does so well for all of his
faithful servants.

The attention that They ALL should have been directing to Jehovah and his incoming KINGDOM, Which WILL make
this earth into a Paradise, its original purpose............was instead, given to themselves!

It's NOT by ACCIDENT that REBBIE (Jackson, a faithful servant of Jehovah) has always been well cared for, and is still
doing well. She did NOT have the family riches and fame, but neither will she have to suffer the families shame!

God's Kingdom is already ruling and has over 61/2 million subjects. They're the ones that continue 'knocking' on your doors, inviting you and your family, to ACCEPT JESUS AND JEHOVAH'S invitation, to seek HIS Kingdom First!

How much more evidence does your world and its goverments need, in order to see its utter failure!
I hope the Jacksons and all of mankind will turn to the ONE true God (Jehovah) and his appointed King over the earth (Jesus Christ). and be there to help us all Transform this Earth into the Paradise that God originally purposed!

Posted at 3:20AM on Jun 12th 2008 by mesham99

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