Jermaine Jackson: Leaving Jackson 5, Michael Feud, Net Worth
Few families have been as tightly woven into music history as the Jacksons. But when the Jackson 5 left Motown for CBS in 1975, one brother stayed behind — and the decision reshaped his relationship with his siblings for decades. According to IMDb (entertainment database), the common explanation is that Jermaine chose to remain with Motown after marrying Hazel Gordy, the label founder’s daughter. This article looks at why Jermaine Jackson made that choice, how his rivalry with Michael played out, and where he stands today.
Born: December 11, 1954, Gary, Indiana ·
Role in Jackson 5: Second vocalist and bass guitarist (1964–1975) ·
Marriages: Three, including Hazel Gordy (Berry Gordy’s daughter) ·
Net worth (est.): $2 million to $5 million
Quick snapshot
- Jermaine stayed at Motown in 1975 while other Jackson 5 members left for CBS (Biography.com (music biography site))
- He married Hazel Gordy in 1973 and divorced 1988 (Biography.com (music biography site))
- Converted to Islam in 1989 (Smooth Radio (entertainment news))
- Michael Jackson’s will did not leave money to Jermaine (Biography.com (music biography site))
- Whether Jermaine was “kicked out” or left voluntarily – he described it as a personal choice (IMDb (entertainment database))
- Exact net worth (estimates range from $300,000 to $5 million) (Smooth Radio (entertainment news))
- Which two Jackson brothers (if any) married the same woman – no documented case (IMDb (entertainment database))
- Who owns most of Michael’s clothes – no definitive inventory (IMDb (entertainment database))
- 1975: Jermaine stays with Motown while brothers sign with CBS (Biography.com (music biography site))
- Jermaine continues to perform occasionally with family; his on-and-off relationship with the Jacksons persists (Smooth Radio (entertainment news))
Eight key facts about Jermaine Jackson, drawn from multiple sources, show a career split between the Jackson 5 years and his solo life.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jermaine La Jaune Jackson |
| Born | December 11, 1954, Gary, Indiana, USA |
| Role in Jackson 5 | Lead vocalist (second), bass guitarist |
| Left Jackson 5 | 1975 (remained with Motown) |
| Spouses | Hazel Gordy (1973–1988), Alejandra Jackson (1994–2003), Halima Rashid (2004–present) |
| Children | Nine |
| Religion | Islam (since 1989) |
| Net worth (est.) | $2 million to $5 million |
Why did Jermaine Jackson get kicked out of Jackson 5?
What led to Jermaine leaving the group in 1975?
- Jermaine stayed with Motown when the rest of the Jackson 5 moved to CBS/Epic in 1975 because he married Hazel Gordy, daughter of Motown founder Berry Gordy (Biography.com (music biography site)).
- He was not formally “kicked out”; he chose to remain with Motown while his brothers went to CBS (
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