J. Moss, whose real name is James L. Moss Sr. and lives in West Bloomfield Township, was named in a paternity lawsuit filed in June by Lakisha Hughes, 28, of Douglasville, Ga., concerning her son, Christion, born March 15. A court-ordered DNA test subsequently determined the 36-year-old Moss is the boy’s father with “99.9 percent” accuracy, according to the court file. “I really don’t wish to discuss this — it’s a difficult situation involving children, two families and also careers,” said Lakisha Hughes on Thursday.

J Moss could not be reached for comment at his home or recording studio, PAJAM Music in Oak Park. When J Moss failed to respond to court filings, Oakland Circuit Judge Cheryl Matthews signed a judgment Monday prepared by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office requiring J Moss to pay $1,028 a month support until the boy turns 18 years old. Court documents reveal Lakisha Hughes is unemployed, has a teenage daughter and is divorced. J Moss is listed as married and has two other children with his wife. Court filings indicate J Moss admitted to Lakisha Hughes as being the father of her son and even sent her text messages regarding her pregnancy and the child — and “I still have them,” she noted in one filing.

Lakisha Hughes and J Moss never lived together, she told the court. Hughes also said Moss offered to pay abortion expenses but never provided any of the medical care. He never visited the child, but had given her “a total of $450 for Christion,” she wrote.

J Moss records and produces recordings under PAJAM Music.  Lakisha Hughes estimated in the court filing his gross monthly earnings at $50,000.  J Moss is the son of gospel star Bill Moss Sr. and grew up on tours with his father’s group, Bill Moss and the Celestials, and a cousin’s group, The Clark Sisters. J Moss, who grew up in Detroit and attended Michigan State University for two years, is a tenor who plays keyboards and both writes and produces music with his production group PAJAM. J Moss has recorded several albums, including “The J. Moss Project” and was a co-writer and/or producer for others including Karen Clark-Sheard, Hezekiah Walker, N’SYNC, Michelle Williams, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Dru Hill and Boyz II Men. He has been nominated for a Grammy several times.

More… You can reach Mike Martindale at (248) 647-7226 or mmartindale@detnews. com.

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J. Moss

As a pioneer in the gospel community, William Moss was a legend in his own right, as a gospel recording artist, label owner, producer, and songwriter. He was very instrumental in my career, as in the careers of others. His spirit and legacy will continue to live on.

This industry remembers “Dad” William Bill Moss for his contribution to gospel music. But I remember him, also, as being a wonderful husband to my mother, a great example of fatherhood to me and my siblings, and an excellent leader, role model and friend.

Please continue to keep me and the Moss family in your prayers.

Thank you

J Moss

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