Taj Jackson on MJ's Solo Stardom vs. Jackson 5

Taj Jackson, the eldest son of Tito Jackson from the Jackson 5, has recently commented on the extraordinary solo career of his uncle, Michael Jackson, in contrast to the success of the group. His remarks come amid discussions surrounding the upcoming theatrical biopic, 'Michael.'

Taj addressed speculation about Michael Jackson achieving greater fame than his brothers – Jackie, Jermaine, Tito, and Marlon – who were part of the original Jackson 5 and later The Jacksons. This era also saw the inclusion of their youngest brother, Randy Jackson.

While Michael Jackson began releasing solo material in the early 1970s, his solo career truly exploded with the 1979 album 'Off the Wall.' This landmark record achieved RIAA Diamond certification, signifying over 10 million equivalent units sold in the United States.

Following this success, Michael's 1982 album 'Thriller' became an unparalleled global phenomenon. It has achieved 34-times multi-platinum status and remains the best-selling album in history, with over 30 million physical copies sold worldwide. Remarkably, the album recently re-entered the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at No. 1.