Janet Jackson is reportedly engaged to Mustapha Farrakhan Jr., the son of longtime Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan. According to reports, the two have been dating quietly for close to a year, and sources close to the singer say she’s been in good spirits. Neither Jackson nor Mustapha has confirmed the engagement, so for now, it’s a rumor with a lot of eyes on it.
Mustapha Farrakhan Jr. is a former University of Virginia basketball player who went on to play in the NBA G League and overseas. He kept a low profile for years and lost his wife Karen in 2024. Jackson, meanwhile, has been married three times, to James DeBarge, René Elizondo Jr., and Wissam Al Mana. She’s also been open through the years about wanting a relationship that feels steady rather than controlling. Word is she turns 60 on May 16, and some believe that birthday could be the moment she decides to speak publicly.
The two families have crossed paths going back decades, which adds another layer to the story for longtime fans. But none of it is official yet. If it turns out to be true, it’s a reminder that finding somebody who makes you happy doesn’t come with an expiration date. What do you think? Should Janet keep this one private, or share it with the world?
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