Jaafar Jackson's Stunning Piano Cover of Justin Bieber's '"As Long As You Love Me"

In 2014, Alejandra Jackson and her five children Genevieve, Randy Jr., Donté, Jaafar, and Jermajesty, collaborated with ID Productions to create a six-episode reality show for the Reelz channel. Although the series was officially announced and set to premiere on November 18th, 2014, it was ultimately canceled and did not air.
This clip from the pilot episode of "Living With The Jacksons" showcases 17-year-old Jaafar Jackson at the piano, performing a cover of the acoustic version of Justin Bieber's "As Long As You Love Me."
The synposis of the show reads:
In the world of entertainment there is no family more famous than the Jacksons. Beginning with The Jackson 5, Michael Jackson ruled for over four decades as the most famous entertainer the world has ever known. Then, on June 25, 2009, everything changed when Michael suddenly died. Every part of the family was fractured and over time great divisions developed. It was during this dark and di cult time that Alejandra Jackson, ex-wife of Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson, and her five children left the Jackson Family Estate, the only home they have ever known, to begin a brand new life.
From the charmed and cursed life of the Jackson family, Alejandra emerges bravely as a single mother to her five children: her two sons, Jaafar and Jermajesty from her marriage to Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson, Genevieve and Randy Jr., Alejandra’s daughter and son from her relationship with Jermaine’s brother Randy Jackson, and Donte, who Alejandra has raised since he was two years old. Together they are stepping outside of the inner world of the Jackson family for the first time and with it comes tremendous expectations to manage and opportunities to negotiate. In Living with the Jacksons this family is ready to take on the world and embrace it with all the passion, joy, trials and tribulations that most average families deal with, but with one more ingredient that no one else on the planet has-they are Jacksons.

[@ariak.5658]

The fact that he’s playing his uncle while already having such a beautiful voice…I firmly believe that he’ll do the Michael Jackson biopic JUSTICE!

[@karrinalism]

he got the jacksons tone

[@sandrasmith6590]

He sounds absolutely beautiful. Very close to his uncle

[@ebonyapplepy3906]

I'm a die-hard Michael Jackson fan and I'm blown away by his almost identical tone to Michael's.

[@debbipatrickdr.5boutique195]

holy cow! Michael Jackson comes back through his nephew.... gave me chills!!!!!! I see so many great things coming. Bless you.

[@eyebrowstj]

I agree. Jafaar sounds like MJ. 3T had MJ vocals, too! That whole family ia so blessed with beauty and talent!

[@Carolina_girl86]

He sure as hell didn’t come back through those non black kids ppl think are his. Jafaar and all those biracial nephews and nieces shown are how his biological kids would have looked.

[@vickihill6117]

Yes... my thoughts exactly... I got chills. Closed my eyes and just imagined

[@itellwalker7923]

@@Carolina_girl86…. 👏🏽EXACTLY!!!! Thank you for highlighting the TRUTH!!!!!!!! 👌🏽

[@itellwalker7923]

@@eyebrowstj…. Exactly!!! I agree with EVERYTHING you agreed with including how EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL AND HOW EXCEPTIONALLY TALENTED this family are…. It’s ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE @eyebrowstj…

[@kaula17]

He sounds 80% like his uncle MJ. He has his own voice with that distinct Jackson sound

[@demianburnley246]

He has a different way of singing, because in terms of the color of the voice, I feel that it sounds almost the same. It's his natural voice, it's not like he's trying to imitate.

[@JL-zn7me]

My jaw dropped! Jafar has a gift I personally thought no one else would ever have… that is Micheal’s voice! A voice so terribly missed. I wonder if he truly hears what we hear?! God bless you young man. We love you forever Michael. 🙏🏻

[@AfricanThinker86]

It's not Michael's voice. They have different tones, to say the least.

[@librarising6273]

Jaafar Jackson definitely has that Jackson magic for music! 💖 🎶 🎵

[@nancyweakley2070]

His mother, when she was talking brought tears my eyes.

[@carlamollica645]

What a voice!! He has his uncle Michael's voice. ❤WOW

[@AfricanThinker86]

No, he has his own voice with a Jackson tone. They have different timbre.

[@AfricanThinker86]

No he doesn't. He has his own.

[@LadyFrost1971]

Half Latino half black they are a beautiful family 💕

[@tysona23]

He does sound like Michael but I think he has his own sound too 😮

[@bluejin138]

I hear Michael 😢so loud ❤

[@elizabethilling9387]

I've heard Jaafar sing previously. His voice has a lovely tone, similar to Michael's. I pray Jaafar has a rewarding career, independant of the main music industry.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Are u delirious? He's about to star in a major movie production there is no way he can be independent even if he tried

[@isaacmurphy6975]

As a life long Michael Jackson fan, this bought a tear to my eye..real fans know 🙏

[@aurora6763]

Natural talent. Such clarity in his beautiful voice.

[@williams4901]

I get more and more respect for this guy everyday. So much potential and he keeps livin’ up to it

[@antionemartin5698]

Jaafar has the Jackson’s DNA 🧬 when it comes to his vocals and even though Jaafar has his own style of singing I have to say you can hear Michael in his voice a little bit.

[@RahsheamDaniels]

Man my eyes watering. He definitely reminds me of MJ

[@arfriedman4577]

He has a beautiful voice. I don't think he should be compared to Michael Jackson. Let Jaafar stand on his own.

[@aGwEENapple]

I think this is what Michael would want for him anyways 😊🤗

[@brightlight_animations]

​@@aGwEENappleMichael was all about unique and distinct. Michael would've given him advice to be his own person, "Jaafar Jackson" not "Michael Jackson's nephew". His voice and Michael's have similarities but the more you study them both, you'll see a LITTLE difference.

[@SubToLogicXPlays]

Look's like mike!

[@StrengthNLove]

He sounds like his Uncle the Jackson ,he is standing on his own ,he is a Jackson

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Sooo true

[@aGwEENapple]

He sounds sooooo much like Michael! From the instant that he started singing! Wow Jaafar! ✨️

[@AC-iw8vc]

Jaafar sounds like his uncle, Michael Jackson ! 😃

[@AfricanThinker86]

Their voices are similar because they're Jacksons but Jaafar sound quite different. Different timbre.

[@emaaustin1620]

❤❤❤❤❤Another megastar singer in the making …..MJ’s legacy continues to shine forever……..

[@dctalk1117]

Wow you can see and hear his dad’s influence in his tonality and style. Great job Jermaine!

[@kymokoth]

What a beaitiful voice!

[@saledi1682]

ufffff ....what a talent. MJ IS ALIVE

[@mirandabaker4803]

Sad that this never aired. Very talented young man.

[@debrahjean0927]

Michael all over again ❤

[@globalcitizenn]

Jaafar & Genevieve both so talented.

[@blueeyes4037]

What a sensational voice!🙌🙌 I can’t wait to see him in the biopic!🙏

[@Epjforlife243]

OMG 😮! MJ still lives in his voice.

[@user-xq7dw2dw8b]

Everything One Can Do In Show Biz, And Am Comfortable with Should Be undertaken. YouGo Jafaar!

[@leslieplantz2455]

Wow. Jaafar is absolutely amazing ❤❤❤❤❤

[@bettytrammell5721]

Beautiful Voice... Beautiful Song ❤

[@patti.j]

He has a gift 👍🏽😊🤩 Michael lives in him….that voice is amazing.

[@kaileycarothers1495]

Wow jaafar sounds like Michael

[@georgeandy6923]

Great Performance! I really wish that the Reality Show would have been picked up by one of the Networks. It would have been nice to learn more about the Family!!

[@doruradulecu5079]

Super voice😊

[@LaiLaiChun-y3j]

有MJ的影響及影子👏👏👍👍💪💪💪❤❤💜💜🎉🎉

[@SylviaWickliffe-gc1ho]

THIS IS HEALING WHAT A TRIBUTE TO UNCLE MICHEAL NEVER FORGOTTEN JUNE 25TH 🎉🎉❤❤❤❤😢😅😅AMERICA GRT READY ANOTHER JACKSON IS HERE🎉🎉🎉IS ❤CONGRATULATIONS JAAFAR

[@diannematthews4436]

❤️ this video song lyrics Michael proud of u Jaafar I'm too I'm fan of your unlce I didn't get to meet .❤❤❤🎉🎉 Congratulations 🎊

[@williambrown7280]

O.m.g. Dam sir, your uncle is blessing you from heaven....keep singing but not just to family.

[@dawnnye9005]

Oh my God Michael Jacksons voice within Jafar how Beautiful. Best wishes for your future! Can't wait to see movie in 2025 that your in. Your very Talented! 😊

[@igorcarvalhopadilhaandrade5886]

🥰How Good It Is To Have A Pianist Family🥰

[@TheNoncommittalChef]

He has such an effortless talent. So much talent runs in that beautiful family

[@isabelmendes4621]

Jaaffar que presente lindo que você os deu com uma voz limdissima abençoada parabens amei ver ouvir esta canção DEUS ti abencoe 🇧🇷❤❤❤❤❤

[@JackieDiy]

Thank you for sharing your voice, Jaafar. You remind us so much of Michael who was such a talented artist and yet you shine as your own brand, with a voice that echoes through our hearts. You are definitely a Jackson and yet unique in your own way. Stay grounded. Never turn away from music no matter how busy you may be with school or a non-music career. Music feeds the soul and it is healing for you and for your listeners.

[@sandramunoz425]

Beautiful and awesome family picture 🖼 love you Jackson family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kathie1499]

He sounds just some Michael. I Love Jafar’s voice. He has a really GREAT AMAZING VOICE❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@delamarregab]

Such a talented young man! The reason why the show was canceled was never made public, if I remember correctly, but the episodes are probably edited and ready to air, if the copyright owners see an opportunity. Who knows, maybe next year, if the biopic does well...?

[@StrengthNLove]

Very Handsome young Man , He sounds so much loke Michael ,the Jackson have those smiles and such a Beautiful Family ,The Jackson Family ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏾

[@valdirenenunesdarocha6122]

Lindo e talentoso.Que Deus abençoe a vida desse jovem.Ele parece além de talentoso uma alma muito linda.Que ele tenha muito suscesso na sua jornada .

[@divak9141]

Mj is lurking inside him.

[@cmjGemara]

Amazing beautiful and a wonderful story

[@Cheryl-b3j]

Wow all his nephews look like their Uncle Michael and he sings just like him please continue to sing and play the piano your awesome amazing singer ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@vanessaferrance5936]

That was beautiful!!!

[@mercedesvasquez9398]

Jaafar's voice sounds absolutely beautiful! 😮❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉👍

[@jonjonharreld7602]

One Love Fam.

[@Jeffdaddy]

He sounds great, I'm even more exited for the MJ movie 👌🏿🙏🏿🙌🏿

[@lucyroberts2800]

Oh my goodness he’s amazing you must be so proud

[@RyderGarcia-bj7et]

It’s not that Jaafar made that MJ voice, but it’s coming from MJ’s Soul. Such thing as rebirths.

[@timmeshac.260]

He has a gift...no denying that, but NO ONE sounds like THEE MICHAEL!❤❤

[@umolhar9993]

Querer que a voz soe igualmente a Michael Jackson? Impossível! Mas jaafar e outros sobrinhos de MJ são incríveis sua vozes são lindas❤

[@bettybelongia7213]

Wow. God. Bless. U. Ur. Uncle. Is. Smiling. Down. From. Heaven. Love. U. Prayers. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@xmagic00]

Very good and nice 🎶💖🎶💖💕💝💙✨

[@ritaw.2607]

I'm confused... Is Jafaar Jackson and Randy Jackson, Jr. brothers or cousins? Jafaar has an amazing voice and sounds just like his Uncle Michael 🙂

[@breannaberry8348]

Their both

[@FourSeasons04]

Both...cousins via fathers and half-siblings via mother

[@karenr3816]

Sad how do you get in that situation? When you rely on someone to take care of you and you're living in someone else's home and you can't express yourself and neither can your children that's sad. Very talented!!!!

[@valdirenenunesdarocha6122]

Em pensar que eles estavam numa casa enorme ; e mesmo assim não tinham liberdade.

[@CandanceOnline]

I’m guessing due to Katherine being a Jehovah witness they had strict restrictions on certain things in the house.

[@karimbennett5651]

Wonderful voice! It’s sad to think that l with this prevailing garbage music industry, his talent may go unappreciated.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Aw stop this dude is about to be in a major movie production he's already out there

[@inbutnotoftheworld2237]

Guys, watch out...don't come for Mrs. Jackson (you didn't quite do so but coming dangerously close). Careful there, now. Kudos on celebrating J's gifts. Truly remarkable.

[@xgvmx]

Wow, that's Great, that's Awesome. God bless him.

[@leilacarvalho9587]

Estou impressionada, que voz linda igual a do tio ❤❤

[@maipham7385]

NICE VOICE.OMG.YOU'LL BE FAMOUS.

[@screamar5665]

Beautiful voice like his uncle Michael .

[@allthingsnu4673]

He is genuinely talented and gifted with a beautiful voice.

[@allsevenspirits]

Sounds like a hit to me. He has a golden voice. Give your hearts to The Lord, Jesus ....

[@jiminfunkeiro2598]

Cute little jaafar jackson

[@scotts8284]

Close your eyes and listen.... Michael Jackson all over again.

[@hustonbrice8654]

That’s my family 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@nildabarbosa1579]

Dam is like the reborn of Mickael Jackson's in his nephew.! Wow

[@michelletaylor2602]

Just beautiful

[@zoraidacedeno3018]

He sounds just like his uncle!💝💝💝

[@GaryDavis-ll4uc]

Dam u are so good . Your voice sounds just like. M.j. I wish your whole family the best.

[@JG_SmileSOBright]

He's gorgeous 🥰

[@marciakaleopardlady]

Beautiful ❤

[@Chicago48]

The series should be put on KZbin.

[@ebonyapplepy3906]

😲🤯 Holy crap, he sounds like Michael. That's scary and amazing. How is that possible?

[@theraiden1018]

Yea Jaafar is gonna KILL his performance as his uncle Michael

[@verothomas1524]

Take care of each other. Stay away from the bad people?

[@daphw6123]

What she's his mama? She looks so young and beautiful. I thought she's his sister.

[@bettybelongia7213]

Beautiful. Voice. Like. Ur. Dad. Follow. Ur. Dreams❤❤🎉🎉

[@gachaeggo9438]

Hits me deep🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@muqsit9355]

I can’t wait for the BIOPIC

[@PugDaddy-ze2gt]

Peace🕊 love❤& much respect always. Just beautiful💐

[@nickjones7764]

he gotta drop a cover to this, this is sick

[@kairbiinem4343]

Close your eyes and listen to him singing and you think MJ is singing

[@robertgraves8881]

Wow!

[@heartswild5239]

Love this ❤

[@TheDolar181]

Amazing voice .❤MJ

[@aprendiendojuntas7339]

No inventes es muy Muy parecida!!! 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@JudithRicciardi]

Beautiful ❤ sound just like Michael!