SHOCKED Paris Jackson said it’s “such a trip” that Blanket is now a "legal adult" in a birthday post on Friday – making it 18 years this year since her little brother was infamously dangled over a balcony by their dad.
Michael Jackson’s youngest son – who was born Prince Michael Jackson II – turned 18 today and his big sister celebrated with a series of throwback photos.
Paris, 21, expressed her shock at Blanket’s entry into adulthood in the Instagram caption to her 3.5 million followers.
“My little brother is a legal adult today. What the f**k. I used to change his diapers. This is such a trip.
“Proud of the handsome, intelligent, insightful, funny, and kind young man he has become.
“He likes privacy so that’s all I gotta say. Hbd lil bro,” she concluded of her sibling who typically stays out of the public eye.
The sweet message was posted alongside a picture of the pair joined by their firstborn brother – 23-year-old Prince – as the group donned tough facial expressions.
Model Paris also shared a personal shot of Blanket and herself as kids making goofy facial expressions for the camera.
In a third picture, a teenage Paris can be seen with a big smile as she grabs her long-haired brother’s happy face.
Blanket changed his name to Bigi in 2015 but is still commonly referred to as his well-known identity.
He became a worldwide sensation at just nine-months-old after his father Michael famously dangled him over the railing of a high-rise balcony.
On November 19, 2002, the iconic Billy Jean singer held his newborn son over the terrace of their Berlin hotel to show him off to the hordes of cheering fans and photographers below.
A towel shielded the baby's face the entire time of the incident that sparked an international media storm and massive public backlash.
As the concern over his parenting continued to grow, Michael released a statement apologizing for the scandal:
"I offer no excuses for what happened. I got caught up in the excitement of the moment. I would never intentionally endanger the lives of my children.”
While Paris and Prince’s mother was later confirmed to be Debbie Rowe, Blanket’s mom has not been publicly revealed.
The youngest Jackson child was just seven-years-old when his legendary father passed away in June 2009 at the age of 50 from a drug overdose administered by his personal doctor.
On August 28, 2009, the Los Angeles County Coroner concluded that Michael’s death was a homicide at the hands of physician Conrad Murray.
After a two-year court battle, the doctor was convicted of involuntary manslaughter on November 29, 2011.
He served two years of his four-year prison sentence and his medical license was revoked.
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