Musician Claims He Is Michael Jackson’s First Son, Says He Has DNA To Prove It

A singer once praised as the 'reincarnation of Michael Jackson' has claimed he is the dead star's son.

Brandon Howard, whose mother is pop singer Miki Howard, is said to have 'groundbreaking' DNA evidence proving he is the King of Pop's offspring, TMZ reported.

Ms Howard is said to have met Jacko in 1982, shortly before Mr Howard was born in 1983.

Howard Weitzman, Jackson's estate lawyer, told TMZ: 'We've never even heard from him," when asked about Howard's claim.

He added that 'any deadline for claiming to be Michael's child has long since passed'.

The results of the DNA test are due to be revealed today live on FilmOn.com at 12pm Pacific time, 8pm (GMT).

The artist known as B Howard released a statement today through his manager Scott Broomfield of Musical Star LLC.

He said: 'To my fans, family, and friends, despite recent allegations, I did not authorize the testing of my DNA to be compared to that of the late Michael Jackson nor did I contact TMZ regarding the publication of the story.

'This spring, I agreed to be a part of a documentary with FilmOn.TV and was asked to give a sample of my DNA.

'Even though I agreed to this I never expected it to be used in this manner.

'To this day, I have never claimed to be Michael Jackson's son nor do I have any intention of pursuing the family's estate.'

The estate has been estimated as holding $17million in cash and earning $600million in revenue.

Mr Howard has long been compared to the Billie Jean singer, but has said in the past the similarity is not intentional.

Testing: Mr Howard, 31, having his DNA taken, as he aims to prove he is the eldest child of Billie Jean star, Michael Jackson

'I have no intention of pursuing the family's (Jackson's) estate' 'I just do what’s naturally in my heart, and that’s what comes out,' he told EUR’s Lee Bailey exclusively. 'I’m doing me.'

'Who hasn’t been inspired by Michael and the Jackson brothers?' he added.

'Most of the people out now, even my good friend Ne-Yo, he’s come out with the sequined jacket and everything. For me, it’s more of I’m doing me. …I’m just me. I’m Brandon.'

His musical legacy spans to his mother the pop star Miki Howard and his grandmother, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Josephine Howard.

B Howard’s career has been gaining momentum, and he worked on songs with many multi-platinum selling artists including pop superstar Akon —an artist who was very close to Michael and released the star' last ever song, Hold My Hand.

At the time of Michael’s death, he was named in more than six lawsuits, and 65 creditors’ claims were filed after he died.

Howard's CV reveals a long list of stars the singer, songwriter and producer has collaborated with.

 

They include Ne-yo, Chris Brown, Missy Elliot, Lupe Fiasco and Vanessa Hudgens.

Last year he teamed up with Wyclef Jean and Jazmine Sullivan for the World Cup son Ke Nako.

Howard has three different record deals across the world, including a production pact with Universal Music, linked to his own company 6 Point Entertainment.