He was so jealous of Bobby, because Bobby and I were so close, DeBarge said. We bring news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and entertained. Janet Jackson also discussed some of the rumors told about her over the years, including one that addressed a secret baby with her ex-husband James DeBarge. It was so much fun, and my daddy was so creative and gifted at music. YOUNG DeBARGE, whose brother James was Even when they were little kids, you could hear the washing machine going, and theyd be trying to get a rhythm going with the sound.. What I went through has allowed me to touch thousands of peoples pain.. And back then, you could pick up weight taking them, and thats what happened to me. Growing up in a famous family with a somewhat terrifying father, Janet Jackson has been in the spotlight since she was a child. See our privacy policy. I can not wait for her documentary I'm very happy that she is telling her story in her own words. He kept me pregnant, and it was very difficult for me to know what to do with 10 children. The When I Think of You singer explained, Back in the day, they were saying that I had a child and I kept it secret. She said, I could never keep a child away from James. My brothers mentored and loved my children. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. When the pop star would tour through Grand Rapids, she always made sure Mama D had tickets to the show. Even though she was the preacher's sister, DeBarge sometimes fell asleep during Bishop William Abney's sermons, prompting her big brother to pick on her. Janet Jackson reveals Michael Jackson teased her about weight in new doc, Janet Jackson talks growth, body confidence and aging on cover of Allure magazine, Janet Jackson talks brother Michaels molestation accusations in documentary trailer. DeBarge and Jackson secretly got married in 1984, with Jackson getting the blessings from her sister LaToya Jackson. Follow us onTwitter. In the limelight, they were surrounded by alcohol, drugs and sex. That filial love was put to the test just a few years later, after the quartet DeBarge (soon to be a quintet when brother James joined the group), became one of the most successful R&B/pop groups of the 80s. "I still love garage sales, through thick and thin." She got very angry. In a newly released clip from WE TV's Growing Up Hip Hop, 53 I didnt like James Brown at all!, If you want to find Mama D, just look at the beauty shop. The music industry churned up the siblings, and several of them succumbed to the intense pressure and readily available drugs and became addicts. Hes my dad. When it comes to relationships, somehow Im attracted to people that use drugs., Binge watching old interviews ? James' bombastic revelation came at a particularly sensitive time, as Janet was expecting her first child at 50, and gave birth to her son Eissa Al Mana in January 2017. In 2017, a Philadelphia woman named Tiffany Whyte claimed to be Jackson and James daughter an occurrence Bunny DeBarge says has happened at least 10 times. She is extremely close to her mother and the two finish one anothers sentences. "My name is Tiffany Whyte and I'm the daughter of Janet Jackson and James DeBarge," she said. There are a lot of nights that I would go searching the streets looking for him 8 oclock in the morning, 4 oclock in the morning, said Jackson. The "Janet Jackson" documentary premieres as a two-night event starting Friday, January 28 on Lifetime and A&E. Bobby was Switch.. This led to their annulment in 1985, but was there a secret between them? Did Janet Jackson Ever Address Bobby Browns Claim of Their Affair? "She has been denying me for many years. She wanted to do it quietly. #janetjacksondoc encore 2nite @8pm on @lifetimetv ? "I don't know, maybe it's this person in me that wants to help people," she recalled. It wasnt easy for us to see each other being that she was very well protected by her mom and dad, said DeBarge. DeBarge was convicted decades later, in 2011, of possession of a controlled substance. Thats the thing, is the innocence. Ive been able to give the right word from God in so many situations. She said, Hes got three strikes against him: Hes a soldier, I dont know him and hes Caucasian, Mama D said. Janet Jackson has dismissed a long-running rumour that she had a secret child with her first husband, James DeBarge, during the year they were married. Distractify is a registered trademark. We would be rolling on the floor fighting for them, she said. Every one of them has musical ability, she said. It seems no matter where Janet Jackson turns, she deals with control in some form or another. Though she admitted they were probably related in some way, Tiffany looked nothing like James or Janet. pic.twitter.com/k0WuRJa4WP. DeBarge also says that people gave him and Jackson a hard time about their relationship even before the baby rumors started. She spoke about how DeBarge left her alone in a hotel room for three hours. He chastised them like they were his own, and he invested and deposited into them many qualities. arrested on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine. Janet was two years out from her first self-titled album and wouldn't release Control, the album that turned her into a mega-star, for another two years. After decades of rumors about Janet Jackson and James DeBarges daughter and claims they had a secret child before their divorce, the conspiracy theories have officially been shut down. "How could I keep a child from their father? I said to God, Youre going to have to provide for me like you promised, because I will sleep on the streets rather than go back to hell.. So when the girl emailed him, DeBarge was overwhelmed by emotions. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. [But] there is no way she belongs to the DeBarge Jackson family.. I do believe my mother being up and age now [81] ran with it once the DNA came back that she was 96 percent kin, Bunny said. Several of her siblings, including Ernestine, sisters Mamie and Margie, and her brothers, James and William Abney, had moved to Grand Rapids. He also cooked up steak sandwiches, sweet potato pies and other soul foods he could hawk on the streets of Detroit. Janet Jackson never forgot her former mother-in-law. Janet Jackson and James DeBarge, who were briefly married in 1984, had a daughter together, DeBarge's brother Young DeBarge has claimed on a radio She believes her daddys musical gifts were passed down through her to her talented children, not to mention 55 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Janet Jackson addresses rumors she had a secret baby in the 80s The "Rhythm Nation" singer opened up about speculation that she welcomed a baby with The superstar believes the rumor began when she was filming the 1980s television show, Fame. When we got married and came back to the hotel, he said, OK, Ill be right back,' she recalled of their wedding night. People will tell me, I need to talk to someone. "He'd say, 'Will someone please wake my sister up?' Bobbys legacy with Switch lives on: The funk band has been covered and sampled by the likes of Ne-Yo and Rich Boy. I could never do that, that's not right.. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). In 2014, DeBarge was arrested on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine. During that same time, Jackson was working on the hit television series Fame. She bought an upright piano, which she paid for in installments, and the family thrived in the rich gospel music tradition at Bethel. Jackson and DeBarge a member of his familys singing group, DeBarge, which had several hit songs in the 1980s eloped in 1984 when she was 18 years old and he was 21. tW#8j. "There are a lot of nights that I would go searching the streets looking for him eight o'clock in the morning, four o'clock in the morning," Jackson said. While El Debarge was in Houston for the Back To Me tour with Fantasia, he got a second chance at being a father when he was introduced to his daughter for the first time after 15 years. After Jackson had finally had enough, it culminated with them getting an annulment in 1985. I just had to be with her all the time. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Im tired of the secrecy. One of her adoptive parents died, he said. Ooh he liked to embarrass me.". I cared so much for him, and I saw the good in him as well, and I just wanted that to take precedence as opposed to this ugliness. I wanted to be able to stand on my own feet, the 55-year-old pop superstar revealed in the two-part documentary Janet Jackson which premieres on Lifetime and A&E over Friday and Saturday nights. DeBarge says the woman wanted to keep their new connection private. We've received your submission. My emotions were all over the place. The fame dont mean anything to me when it comes down to making sure my children are safe and protected.. DeBarge said the woman asked ifthey could take a paternity test, but it hasnt happened yet because hes afraid to meet her. Brady: Janet Jacksons Super Bowl Nipplegate was good for the NFL. Shes always been so glamorous., She's an avid garage sale shopper, having picked up that thrifty tip from her mother, Bessie Abney. Janet was 18 years old and was looking for a way out, so she married her childhood friend and fellow musician James DeBarge. From the start, Robert DeBarge physically and emotionally abused her, Etterlene said, and controlled her by making sure she was vulnerable. This story has been shared 396,240 times. The grandfather they would never know passed his gifts and passions to all of them. Although this is the first time weve physically met, I do feel a connect. Three months after giving birth, the couple separated, citing cultural differences. Son Bobby was born the next year, followed by Tommy, Randy, Marty, El, James and Jonathan Chico. Twins Darrell and Carol, aka Peaches, were born in 1971. The pair were married when Jackson was 18 and DeBarge was 21. He was a sweet guy. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY! James' mother, Etterlene DeBarge, also spoke with Inside Edition because she believed she found James' child. She also attributed weight gain at that time to the birth control she was on. UPDATE: Private Investigator Details How Whitney Houston Was Murdered, You Must Ask Your Daughters Boyfriend These 10 Questions. Kristinia appeared on 2003's His 16-year-old daughter, Kendall, is seated nearby for the interview. Her top-selling albums includeControl, The Velvet Rope, Rhythm Nation 1814,andUnbreakable. Someone was working with them.. "I remember times when I would find the pills and I would take them and try to flush them down the toilet, and we would be rolling around on the floor fighting for them, that's not a life for anyone," Jackson said in the documentary. He told me, If any man ever talks to you, let me know. He didnt want me wearing jewelry or wigs or makeup, because he didnt want me to look pretty.. How could I keep a child away from their father? According toBiography, Jackson is one of the best-selling artists in contemporary music.. That same article claimed that the DeBarge family launched an investigation to find the child. Mama said, Please be careful, I love you, God be with you. Like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (from the Bible), Jesus was in the fiery furnace with me, DeBarge said. I tried many times to get out, but I couldnt, she said. Bessie Abney tried to advise her daughter. And in an open letter published in the magazine that same year, DeBarge himself cried out to Jackson to reveal the truth to him. Blogger Joy Sewing at 29-95.com captured this moment with the singer at a recent in-store at Serious Sounds Record in Houston: Like any mother, I was so proud of my children, she said. Bunny DeBarge says the speculation of a secret daughter has haunted the family for decades. But it is., His sister, Bunny DeBarge,saidthe following year that her family still believes Jackson was pregnant by James when their marriage was annulled. Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. How could I keep a child from their father? When Chico had the idea five years ago to buy his mother a computer and launch her ministry online This is where God wants you, he told her she thought he was crazy. #ControlTheNarrative #Iconic Janet4ever @lifetimetv, That said, Bunny didn't buy it. They went to Grand Rapids, Mich. and eloped. Download theGrio.com today! This had to be some serious inside work being done with the paperwork. "I just had to be with her all the time," he said. Janet Jackson's ex-husband, singer James DeBarge, just dropped an alleged baby bombshell. Shes like, Papa I want to help you out. She had so much of personality and she was so accurate with everything she was saying, it was only things that I and Janet know. More than anything, I want to heal the world through my pain., E-mail the author of this story: [emailprotected]. In a recently aired Lifetime and A&E documentary about her life, Jackson talked about growing up in a family of performers. In 1984, James DeBarge married Janet Jackson in Bishop Abneys office at Bethel Pentecostal Church. In those days, it was unheard of and taboo for a white man to date a black girl.. "I think we were just so both in love with each other that we just needed to block everyone else out.". ), When my daughter was born, I held her in my arms and I havent seen her since, DeBarge said. 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I would have been very proud of her., According to DeBarge, he believes Jackson didnt tell him about the child because of fear., Fear and lots of pressure, he noted. A lot of the kids thought I was pregnant, cause I had gained weight, and I had started taking birth control pills, she said. In her "Janet Jackson" documentary, the singer says DeBarge's drug use led to his long absences. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Jackson said that while she thought of him as a sweet guy, their union ultimately ended because of his addiction to cocaine. Her singing voicemail messages are just one way she takes after her daddy. From every angle, from inside and outside Not knowing how it could hurt her career. When she called the nearby Army base to talk to him, whoever answered the phone misunderstood and gave the phone to Robert DeBarge. Questions still loom if Tiffany could be Janet Jacksons daughter or if the singer had a child in the late 80s, and her former mother-in-law, Etterlene DeBarge, is on a quest for the truth. She shocked fans with the announcement of her pregnancy at the age of 50. He thought El would be most likely to succeed, Mama D said. She didnt even want Janet to know., She described as much as she could tell me because she was very fearful at the time, he continued. He kept me continuously pregnant, she said. In 2012, Jackson walked down the aisle once again, this time with billionaire businessman Wissam Al Mana. After Janet Jackson announced the birth of her son in January, rumors that she allegedly had a secret child with ex-husband James DeBarge resurfaced. He took advantage of me being naive and 17 without a father to help guide me.. That eventually led to the duo deciding to get married in 1984, with Jackson getting a blessing from LaToya though she kept her plans hidden from the rest of her family. What's more, Bunny said that Tiffany was one of about 10 women who contacted her family claiming to be the secret child in what Bunny called "fame seeking.". William Abney and his wife hailed from the South. I dont need a pulpit; Ive got the Internet. Back in the day they were saying that I had a child and I kept it secret, Jackson said, per People. Robert battered the children, too, especially Bobby. On the Lords Day, though, the Abneys sang a new song. Her sons El and Chico recently released critically acclaimed albums (Els Second Chance was nominated last year for two Grammy awards). So, did Janet has a secret love child? Some of the fabricated stories included her niece being her daughter and another child she supposedly gave to her brother Jackie to raise. Hopefully, now that she has set the record straight about her supposed secret child, everyone can move on from that rumor as well. The first time was two years ago. DeBarges drug abuse would contribute to more problems for the newlyweds. Offers may be subject to change without notice. And the woman who escaped years of harrowing abuse and raised 10 musically gifted children has found a new calling: ministering to wounded people through word and song on the Internet. 1 hits on the adult contemporary chart. by her father Joe Jackson, whose abusive methods turned her brothers into The Jackson Five. By day, Abney sold peanuts as a street vendor, enlisting his children to help. Soon after the couple married, the young bride found out her groom had a dark side, only hinted at during their short courtship. She even shares a harrowing story of rolling around on the floor with James, fighting to take pills from him. I could never keep a child away from James. We don't know how, but Etterlene thought then 31-year-old Philadelphia native Tiffany Whyte was the daughter of James DeBarge and Janet Jackson. Janet Jacksons ex-sister-in-law has revealed that she does not Rumors began swirling in the tabloids that she was pregnant. I just want my child to know Im her father.. My children were born with music, Mama D said. She claimed that when Janet and James split up, she personally saw Janet pregnant, and that James was also aware of the alleged pregnancy. I could never keep a child away from James. I dont know, maybe its this person in me that wants to help people. The pair were married when Jackson was 18 and DeBarge was 21. In the recent docuseries, Jackson madeno mention of her relationshipwith Al Mana, despite being open about other men in her life. With little money and 10 children, DeBarge packed her bags and left Robert. Mama D, she understands my pain, she said, smiling a dazzling smile. The once-happy couple has not yet filed for divorce. In the second part of the new docuseries, the legendary performer explained that she was taking birth control pills and started gaining weight. Advertisement Simply put, Jackie Jackson raised the alleged daughter of Janet Jackson. My mother wore an apron, which was always wet because she was constantly scrubbing clothes with lye soap for her 11 children. Sign up for notifications from Insider! Blogger Joy Sewing at 29-95.com captured this moment with the singer at a recent in-store at Serious Sounds Record in Houston: (For 22 years), DeBarge lived on and off the streets of Los Angeles using drugs . El DeBarge speaks on Janets mystery baby. Janet Jackson is shutting down long-standing rumors that she and first husband James DeBarge welcomed a secret child during their year-long marriage. You can read her in-depth comments here. Immediately, comparisons were made between the fresh-faced DeBarge siblings and the Jackson 5. She called me papa, DeBarge said. Still, the DeBarges never ascended to the rarefied atmosphere of the Jackson familys brand of fame. In March 2017, James' sister Bunny DeBarge wanted to clear the air, so she reached out to Inside Edition, where all the classy air cleaning happens. Thats not right.. After 40 years, Jackson finally set the record straight, saying she never had a baby with DeBarge. It was an attempt to take control of her life from father Joe Jackson that convinced an 18-year-old Janet Jackson to secretly marry childhood friend James DeBarge only to then have to deal with his drug problems. Thats because Mama D has lived through enough heartache and joy to plot 10 miniseries. Beloved Dancing with the Stars Judge Len Goodman Dies at 78, Jonathan Majors Dropped By Valentino, Wont Attend The Met Gala. I could never do that, that's not right.". Janet Jackson and James DeBarge Image Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Agreement. According to People, there were even rumors that her brother Randys daughter belonged to her because they looked alike. I was hurt and I didnt know why I was hurt, he said. Mama gave me her last $40 to go to California, said Marty DeBarge. In her new docuseries, Janet Jackson reminisced about her marriage to James DeBarge in 1984. In Friday's episodes, Jackson also finally addressed a decades-long rumor that she and DeBarge had a "secret child." And for three hours, he never came back. During the documentary she also laughed off other rumours, including that her brother Randys daughter, Stevanna, was actually her daughter. The album featured the first of several Top 10 R&B hit singles, Therell Never Be., Jermaine loved Bobbys voice, Mama D said. James (Abney) taught El how to play chords. This is the first time Ive seen her in 15 years. Carol Peaches DeBarge, 40, is the youngest of Mama Ds children. She has earned countless honors and recognition for her lifetime contribution as a performer. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. DeBarge would go on to score five Top 40 pop singles, two No. He died at age 39 of AIDS, which he contracted in prison. Through all the hurting and grief, the musical mother never wavered in her faith, nor was she tempted to numb her anguish with alcohol or pills. And its time for everyone else to do the same.. I dont know, maybe its this person in me that wants to help people subconsciously. Throughout the 2000s, Janet Jackson was romantically linked to record producer and rapper Jermaine Dupri. Jackson, who is known for keeping her personal life low-key, had previously been married to DeBarge singer James DeBarge in the 1980s and video director Ren Elizondo in the 1990s. In 1984, the What Have You Done for Me Lately performer secretly married DeBarge. We care about your data. "She has been And thats not a life for anyone., I sit, and I say, Were you stupid, were you dumb? But it wasnt that, said Jackson. I hadnt known for sure, he said. In the documentary, Janet says, point blank, "I could never keep a child from James. In her new A&E docuseries, pop icon Janet Jackson says her first husband James DeBarge left her alone at a hotel for three hours right after they got married. In 1991, she married Rene Elizondo, Jr., her former backup dancer. Now 75, Mama D is, like her book title suggests, on the other side of the pain. Shes able to reap the rewards of a life invested in others and in the God who turns ashes into beauty, as the Bible book of Isaiah says. Legendary performer Janet Jacksons life will be explored this weekend in a two-part documentary event airing on Lifetime and A&E. When I realized addiction was a sickness, it helped me deal with it better. I always root for them, but I know they are human.. I was so depressed by it at first.. Etterlene was further convinced after she and Tiffany took a DNA test which said, "the probability of relatedness is 96.7%. He knew I was going through all this heat, but he wouldnt let it scorch me. Ive been able to stop people from killing themselves more than once. No matter what happens and comes your way, love one another through thick and thin.. She was very angry about people running with this story about this [other child] being my baby. Finally, in the mid-70s, Mama D had had enough. He led an equally turbulent personal life, in which he allegedly fathered some 10 children with six women. He was first arrested in 2001 and in and out of jail until 2009, when he wrapped up his longest sentence of 13 months. ("~2}OGx#,W{wX40?[3p+{_}]cnNlta=7\(~jlNGcz1-gX%6~VOk'nMEm>Yk#Bmx s f8_E'XiN{#va;/$2?pXpon'F{903GoZ\kc lhi#- t.|kn/SHg}mhQ2r{2{Bo!^+=pV2)sobs l7~l>3K^4^O>t0as]bsg=Fp}qxywJzV^,,9osnl; w She did but without saying [it], he said. Bobby began dating Jermaines sister, LaToya, around the same time his four younger siblings Bunny, El, Marty and Randy decided to move to Los Angeles in pursuit of music stardom. The two met when the sibling group DeBarge made its debut on Soul Train while Jackson was there with sister LaToya and brother Jermaine. Janet Jackson has dismissed a long-running rumour that she had a secret child with her first husband, James DeBarge, during the year they were married. There is a link between my dad and every last one of my children.. (Her mother was married to DeBarge in the 90s, and they have a son, Josh. I liked Janet a lot, Mama D said. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. While it's Legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy played the same trick on the DeBarges he had played on the Jacksons: He exalted one of them above the others. None of those rumors proved true. The couple stayed together until a brutal divorce in 2000 and did not have any children together. I feel like you should have gotten in contact with me about the baby., I dont want to live the rest of my life not knowing the truth, DeBarge begged. Janet did eventually become a mum, giving birth to a son Eissa in January 2017, shortly before her split from businessman husband Wissam Al Mana. Speculation about a secret child began swirling as soon as James and Janet broke up. El Debarge girlfriends: El DeBarge was previously married to Monica Debarge. He had at least 2 relationship previously. El Debarge has not been previously engaged. El DeBarge has been in a relationship with Pebbles. We are currently in process of looking up information on the previous dates and hookups. Nobody knows that pain but a mother, she said. Jackson says their similar backgrounds in musical families was a connecting point between herself and DeBarge, who she describes as a "nice guy. She also talked about her new jewelry line, Kendallicious Kreations. My Mama has never changed, said her daughter, Peaches. Jackson started her career in the entertainment industry playing Penny from 1977-1979 on the television comedy seriesGood Times. Bishop Abney fathered them. Hesaidthe womanclaimed that Janet was her biological mother. Someone went through some serious changes to make it impossible for me to find. Tommy and Bobby were the first of Mama Ds brood to strike out in the music world. I was so fast at bagging those peanuts, Mama D said. But I wasn't the help that he needed.". Mama D moved to California for a few years to support her children and be there for them as they grappled with newfound fame.
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