Michael Jordan’s First Grandchild’s Face Revealed in Rare Glimpse as Mom Jasmine Pens Down Heartfelt Message
For six years, Michael Jordan’s first grandchild was one of the best-kept secrets in sports culture. No cameras, no magazine covers, no public appearances. Just whispers and speculation about the most private member of basketball’s most famous family. That changed when Jasmine Jordan broke the silence with a single Instagram post that not only showed her son’s face for the first time but also carried a raw, emotional message that instantly shook Jordan fans worldwide.
Behind the birthday balloons and filtered snapshots was something far deeper—a mother’s vow to protect her child from the spotlight, and the GOAT himself adjusting to a new, unexpected title: “Grandpa Mike.”
If you’ve been out of the loop on MJ’s personal life, here’s the breakdown. Jasmine Jordan, Michael’s only daughter with ex-wife Juanita Vanoy, was married to former Syracuse star and pro basketball player Rakeem Christmas. The couple has since separated, but back in 2019, they welcomed a baby boy: Rakeem Michael Christmas Jr. While Jasmine has been open about her own journey into motherhood, her son’s face remained hidden from the world—until now.
To celebrate his sixth birthday, Jasmine shared a powerful message:
“Happy Birthday to the love of my life. My purpose in everything. WOW! 6yrs of perfection and a lifetime to go. Thank you for allowing me to be your mother. I love you son.”
The words hit like a dagger straight to the heart, especially knowing what little Rakeem has already been through. Just last year, around Thanksgiving 2024, he underwent surgery. Jasmine kept her faith, and her son bounced back stronger than ever, walking into kindergarten not long after. “This guy right here… Kindergarten.. we in here!! I’m so proud of you, son. You amaze me every single day… Aim high, my baby,” she wrote at the time.
It’s no surprise that fans are already speculating whether the boy could one day carry his grandfather’s basketball DNA forward. Could Rakeem Jr. be the one to inherit Jordan’s freakish athletic gifts, his legendary competitiveness, his hunger to dominate? That answer lies years down the line. For now, he’s just a six-year-old enjoying cake and presents—with the most famous grandpa in sports history by his side.
But here’s the twist: Michael Jordan didn’t exactly jump at the “grandpa” title.
Jasmine revealed back in 2021 that MJ wasn’t sold on being called Grandpa at all. “At first, he wanted my son to call him ‘Mike’ or ‘Michael,’ and I’m like, ‘Dad, we’re not doing this. You have to accept the grandpa title. It is what it is,’” she said with a laugh.
Eventually, the GOAT caved. And once he did, he fully leaned in. During the pandemic, Jordan reportedly stayed connected through constant FaceTime calls and virtual hangouts, refusing to let distance steal away those early bonding years. Jasmine described him as “a complete softie” around his grandson, a far cry from the fire-eyed assassin the world remembers on the court.
Still, there’s no doubt that competitive edge is waiting in the wings. As Jasmine herself joked, “He’ll definitely bring that competitive side out once my son starts playing sports. But until then, he’s soft.”
So here we are. For the first time, the world has seen the face of Michael Jordan’s first grandchild—a boy who represents both the weight of an unmatched legacy and the innocence of a new beginning. And fans can’t help but ask: will history repeat itself, or is this a brand-new story waiting to be written?
For now, the answer doesn’t matter. Today, he’s just a kid with a big smile, a loving mom, and a grandfather who just happens to be the greatest basketball player of all time.
