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James DeBarge: Who was Janet Jackson first husband?

Author

Henry Morales

Published Feb 26, 2026

James DeBarge, the first husband of Janet Jackson, is an American R&B singer who has been active in the media scenes for four decades. James DeBarge and Janet Jackson exchanged vows in 1984 and their marriage was annulled after just one year of marriage.

It is alleged that James DeBarge has a secret child with Janey Jackson but there is no proof to that allegation. James DeBarge ​who was a member of the DeBarge vocal group singing family but he is no more a member.

James DeBarge is 58 years of age and he was born to Robert DeBarge Sr and Etterlene Abney DeBarge. James Jackson is blessed with three children: Tori DeBarge, Kristinia DeBarge, and James DeBarge Jr.

Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer, who is the tenth and youngest child of the popular and highly talented Jackson family. Janet Jackson has bagged over 200 awards due to her greatness in the show business world.