Jermaine Jackson to announce shock retirement from music?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Jackson 5 ex-singer created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Jackson fans. Speculation had been rife that Jackson 5 ex-singer is about to announce his retirement from music, at age 71, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 05/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a singer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a singer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouJermaine

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouJermaine was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Jermaine Jackson was unlike any other singer we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouJermaine”
— @universalObserver, 4 Feb 2026
“Jackson wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 4 Feb 2026

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