Not only does Prince Jackson resemble his iconic late father in his looks, but he is also following in Michael Jackson’s philanthropic ways and has spoken about keeping his father’s legacy alive.
Fan comment about Prince and Michael Jackson, posted on December 23, 2024 | Source: Facebook/AP
Held at the Mattel toy store, the event was a dream come true for dozens of children who were given the opportunity to fill shopping carts with toys.
Prince Jackson helping the kids pick out toys during Heal Los Angeles’ toy drive event, posted on December 19, 2024 | Source: Facebook/AP
The kids shopping with Santa Claus. | Source: Facebook/AP
Prince was dressed casually, donning a white T-shirt emblazoned with the Heal Los Angeles logo which he paired with a dark-colored baseball cap that read “Neverland Valley Ranch.” His relaxed look, coupled with his warm smile and beard, gave him an approachable air.
Prince Jackson | Source: Facebook/AP
Prince Jackson speaking about his father and family’s legacy. | Source: Facebook/AP
“I come from a very rich family history, and those are some big shoes to fill,” he admitted. “I don’t know if I ever could, but I wear it with — it’s like a badge of honor. You know, my siblings and I, we each kind of got a piece of him in different ways,” added Prince, who was referring to his dad and the Jackson family.
Prince Jackson | Source: Facebook/AP
Prince Jackson | Source: Facebook/AP
The video not only captured Prince’s heartfelt sentiments but also showcased the event’s joyful atmosphere and the drive and impact of Heal Los Angeles’ efforts.
AP News aptly captioned their post, “Prince Jackson honors his father Michael Jackson’s philanthropic legacy through Heal Los Angeles. This week, Jackson treated kids to a dream day, taking over a Mattel toy store and filling carts with toys to take home.”
Prince Jackson at the checkout section with the kids. | Source: Facebook/AP
Prince’s appearance sparked a wave of admiration from fans, who flooded the comment sections with heartfelt messages. Many were quick to draw comparisons between Prince and his father Michael.
Prince Jackson | Source: Facebook/AP
Prince Jackson | Source: Facebook/AP
Similar comments ensued, with yet another observer penning, “I see MJ all over his face ❤️❤️.” “He looks just like him 🥺[…]” reiterated someone else. Others extended their admiration to Prince’s siblings, with one fan gushing, “MJs [sic] kids are beautiful just like him 💕.”
Beyond the resemblance, fans praised Prince’s character and efforts to honor his father’s legacy. “You are one handsome and good man!!” swooned an admirer, while another expressed, “MJ would be so proud ❤️.”
Prince’s foundation, Heal Los Angeles, which he co-founded in 2016 with John Muto, stands as a beacon of hope for young people in Greater Los Angeles.
What began as a student service organization at Loyola Marymount University has grown into a fully established 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of underserved youth.
John Muto and Prince Jackson at the Fitness Program Power Up hosted by Prince Jackson and Heal LA in Los Angeles, California on September 11, 2021 | Source: Getty Images
The foundation’s mission is to create impactful programs that empower young people to pursue their dreams while equipping them with essential life skills.
Inspired by the philanthropic legacy of Prince’s father, Heal Los Angeles initially focused on addressing pressing issues such as homelessness, child abuse, and hunger in their local community.
As the founders graduated, their vision for Heal Los Angeles expanded. Transitioning into a non-profit organization allowed the foundation to take on a broader role in community development.
This has included partnerships with other organizations to amplify their reach and deliver innovative solutions tailored to the aspirations of the youth they serve.
Prince has long been vocal about the importance of honoring his father’s legacy. During a heartfelt discussion from 2021 with Good Morning Britain, Prince shared how deeply his father’s charitable and positive values resonate with him to this day.
For Prince, every act of charity and every effort to carry forward Michael’s message of love, compassion, and positivity serves as a way to make his father proud.
Michael, Bigi (Blanket), Prince, and Paris Jackson in a nostalgic photo, posted on August 29, 2022 | Source: Instagram/princejackson
While many might expect tales of extravagance, Prince described a much simpler reality, rooted in family and the values Michael instilled in him. Michael’s deliberate effort to create a nurturing environment left a lasting impression on Prince.
“The positive experiences he gave me and that he made an effort to give me in my childhood really resonated and stuck with me, and clearly had a positive impact on my life. I would like to be able to share that with the world,” he said.
Apart from shining a spotlight on his father’s teachings and values, Prince also expressed deep gratitude for the time he had with Michael. “I’m just very grateful and honored that I got to spend the time with him that I did and soaked up as much information that I could from him,” he shared.
“When we were growing up, my father would say, ‘We could have nothing, but you look around in this room, your brother, your sister, and me, that’s all you’ll ever have.’ And that always stuck with my siblings and I [sic], and we have such a close relationship,” disclosed Prince.
Prince, Paris, and Bigi (Blanket) Jackson at the press night performance of “MJ: The Musical” in London, England on March 27, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
As the eldest, Prince felt a sense of responsibility to lead by example, a role his father encouraged him to embrace. “My father would always tell me, I have to make sure that the group is taken care of and that I have to kind of be the leader,” he revealed.
“At this point in our life, it doesn’t really feel like there’s that hierarchy of: I’m the older brother. It’s [sic] more, we’re all siblings and we’re kind of all on that same level where my sister has her strengths and my brother has his strengths, and where I’m not as strong in certain areas, they complement me in that way,” he explained.
For Prince, family, philanthropy, and honoring his father’s legacy are deeply interconnected, guiding his life and his mission to make a positive impact on the world.