Where is James Debarge now? Here’s what we know about the ex-husband of the pop singer Janet Jackson.

James Debarge is an American R&B/soul singer well known for being a former member of the 1980s group DeBarge.

Some popular songs include All This Love, Love Me in a Special Way, and Rhythm of the Night. Likewise, people also know him as the former husband of Jane Jackson, one of the world’s best-selling musical artists.

Where Is James Debarge Now? Is He Sick?

As for the exact whereabouts of James Debarge, it remains unknown.

However, we know that he is from Michigan, Detroit. Reportedly, he was born to Robert DeBarge Sr. and Etterlene Abney DeBarge on 22 August 1963. Whatsmore, he later moved to California to pursue his singing career.

Similarly, James has been to prison as well. In 2012, police arrested him for drug charges and deadly weapon assault. For the offenses, he served three years and got out of jail in 2015.

Furthermore, there have been rumors surrounding his health and sickness. However, he seems to be doing well at the moment. The last time he gave an interview was in 2019, when he disclosed how Michael Jackson helped change his mind from suicide.

James Debarge Wife And Secret Daughter

James Debarge isn’t married.

However, his ex-wife is the famous pop singer Janet Jackson. Married in 1984, they annulled it a year later due to Jame’s cocaine addiction. During their time together, they lived at the Jackson family home, Hayvenhurst.

Rumors of them having a secret child followed their brief marriage. In 2016, James claimed to have one with Janet in Growing Up Hip-Hop. As for the proof, there isn’t one.

On 27 January 2022, Janet completely denied the gossip from the 80s in a teaser for her Lifetime and A&E documentary that premiered on Friday, 28 January 2022. Its second part will release today.

The five-time Grammy winner said people began the speculations when she used to take birth control pills, which helped her gain weight.

James further fueled the rumors in 2017. He claimed to have contacted a woman who revealed herself as his daughter. However, a paternity test proved them unrelated.

Janet, 55, shares her only child, Eissa Al Mana, with her former husband, Wissam Al Mana.

As for James, he has three children, Kristinia, James, Jr., and Tori. His daughter Kristina received a recording contract through Island Def Jam Records after her appearance on the 2003’s American Juniors.