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Tito Jackson’s three sons: Taj, Taryll and TJ
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Tito Jackson’s three sons: Taj, Taryll and TJ

Tito Jackson, who recently passed away at age 70, may have been one of the original Jackson 5… but he also created the Jackson 3: his sons Taj, Taryll and TJ.

The three men, who together form the music group 3T, wrote on Instagram that they were “shocked, saddened and heartbroken” over the death of their father. “It will forever be ‘Tito Time’ for us,” they added. No official cause of death was released.

With his background in the music industry, Tito managed his sons’ careers as a music group. They were featured in the 2015 reality show, “The Jacksons: Next Generation.”

Tito married his ex-wife, Delores “Dee Dee” Martes, when they were both teenagers. After three children and 16 years of marriage, they divorced in 1988.

Read on to know more about Tito’s three children.

Taj Jackson

Tariano Adaryll “Taj” Jackson II was born on August 4, 1973.

When Michael Jackson was accused of sexual abuse in 2013, Taj stood up for his uncle.

According to CNN, Taj posted a series of messages on Twitter alleging that he was sexually abused by a family member as a child.

Taj referred to this experience again in X in March 2024, writing, “Little did we know that our mother would hide the abuse from our father (who would undoubtedly have taken matters and the law into his own hands) and confide in our uncle Michael.”

Taj included a handwritten response from Michael, which read: “Dee Dee, please read this article about child abuse and please read it to Taj, Tj and Taryll… it shows how even your own family members can be child abusers, or even uncles or aunts who abuse nephews or nieces. Please read it. Love MJ.”

Taj married Thayana Sco Jackson in 2013 and the couple have three young daughters: Taylor, Toria and Tylee.

Taryll Jackson

In recent years, Taryll occasionally toured with Tito and his uncles Marlon and Jackie when they performed as The Jacksons.

While doing press for the tour in France, Taryll said he’s impressed that his uncle and brothers are “always trying to get better” during rehearsals and soundchecks. “They’re still making changes. They’re still changing things. They’re adding songs. They’re taking songs away. They’re still trying to make the show better for the fans.”

Taj Jackson, TJ Jackson and Tarryl Jackson of T3 perform at the "Michael Forever Tribute Concert."
Taj Jackson, TJ Jackson and Tarryl Jackson of T3 perform at the “Michael Forever Tribute Concert” in 2011.JSN Photography / WireImage

Taryll was born in 1975 and is the father of two sons, Bryce and Adren, whom he shares with his partner Breana Cabral.

TJ Jackson

Tito’s youngest son TJ was born in 1978.

He didn’t really step into the spotlight until after the death of Michael Jackson, according to NBC News. His grandmother, Katherine Jackson, was initially the sole guardian of Michael’s children — Prince, Paris and Blanket — but when Katherine was reported “missing,” TJ became temporary co-guardian.

Ultimately, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff made the joint custody final, saying, “It is clear to me that the children have a very strong, loving relationship with TJ Jackson.”

TJ is married to Frances Jackson. Together they have four children: Royal, Delores “Dee Dee,” Dallas “Jo Jo” and Rio. He also has two stepchildren named Sage and Lexci. Not surprisingly, daughters Dee Dee and Jo Jo also seem to have musical talent.