Janet Jackson a mom, man says
Janet Jackson and James DeBarge, who were briefly married in 1984, had a daughter together, DeBarge’s brother, Young DeBarge, has claimed on a New York City radio program.
Young DeBarge said the child, named Renee and now 18, has been living with Rebbie Jackson, Janet’s oldest sister. His comments lent support to reports that have circulated for years claiming Janet has a “secret” daughter.
Jackson’s publicist didn’t return a call for comment.
The singer and James DeBarge were married for less than three months when she was 18. The marriage was annulled a year later.
From Associated Press
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