What happened to Freddie Jackson? Net worth and more explored as R&B singer reveals kidney disease

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Freddie Jackson recently announced that he has kidney disease (Image via Thaddaeus McAdams/WireImage)

Well-known singer Freddie Jackson has recently confirmed through social media that he is battling kidney disease. The artist has gained recognition over the years for his successful singles such as Rock Me Tonight, and his net worth currently stands at $3 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.

The artist posted a video through various platforms where he confirmed his kidney disease diagnosis and wrote in the caption:

"The journey has been challenging, but I am not facing it alone. My close friends, my manager and music family, and all of you are here with me, keeping me going. I am also proud to announce my partnership with the @nationalkidneyfoundation to raise awareness and support for others affected by this condition."

Freddie Jackson said in the clip that he would face the health issues "with openness and resilience." He added that he is willing to bring a positive change by making the announcement and had a few words for his followers as he stated:

"As I take this step, I'm turning my personal experience into a platform for greater understanding and advocacy. With your help, we can work towards better awareness and improved outcomes for everyone and kidney disease."

The comments section of the post was flooded with several responses, with most of the users sending their best wishes to Jackson. Some survivors, who struggled with other diseases, wrote that Jackson would also recover soon. Netizens additionally stated that they would contribute some funds to the National Kidney Foundation.


Freddie Jackson has accumulated a lot of wealth from his singing career

Also known as Frederick Anthony Jackson, he has managed to impress the public over the years with his flawless singing skills. His career dates back to the time when he was a kid, and his successful journey began when he was introduced to record producer Paul Laurence during his high school days.

Freddie Jackson was also nominated twice for the Grammy Award. He even went on a few tours such as Finer with Time and One Night. In an interview with Black Magazine last year, he said:

"The secret is to continue to be honest and real with my audience and followers. Most of all, be true to yourself. When you start to believe in the industry, which a lot of people have the tendency to do, especially today where everything is commercialized, you have to be careful."
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Freddie Jackson revealed in the conversation that his mother taught him to show "love, humility, and acceptance to respect each other" due to which he developed an interest in singing.

He also stated that his single Never Let Go was dedicated to his mother, adding that it referred to the fact that he would not let go of her love.

"At one moment, as I was sitting by the sea, it felt like she was whispering to me, and I was saying to her, I will never let go of all the love you have given me," he continued.
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The Manhattan, New York City native also has multiple albums under his credits. The lineup starts with Rock Me Tonight, which came out back in 1985 and grabbed the 10th spot on the US Billboard 200. His second album, Just Like the First Time, also received a similar response.

Freddie Jackson collaborated with record labels such as Capitol and RCA over the years. The 67-year-old previously served as a singer for a group called Mystic Merlin. He also gained recognition for his songs like Love I Just a Touch Away, Jam Tonight, Hey Lover, Do Me Again, and more.

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Edited by Prem Deshpande
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