Janet Jackson‘s paying homage to arguably the most important second of her profession … ‘trigger one in all her dancers grabbed her chest from behind throughout her latest present — and, it is fairly clearly a “Nipplegate” reference.
The singer-songwriter took the stage at Resorts World in Vegas Monday … and, whereas outfitted in a decent black leather-based bodysuit, a dancer got here up and ran his fingers over Jackson’s chest … whereas Ms. Jackson regarded able to get ‘Nasty’ with it.
Jackson’s bought her fingers above her head right here … letting her dancer seize all the pieces he is gotta for the efficiency — similar to Justin Timberlake did at Tremendous Bowl XXXVIII in 2004.
In the event you do not keep in mind — however truthfully, how may anybody overlook? — Janet carried out with JT in Houston, Texas greater than 20 years in the past … when, throughout a medley of their hit songs Justin ripped off a part of Janet’s costume. The transfer revealed Jackson’s proper breast and nipple masking.
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Within the wake of the incident, Janet handled every kind of scrutiny, and it quickly derailed her profession … and, JT by no means actually stepped as much as defend her. He ultimately apologized to Janet in 2021 — although, he sorta took it again earlier this yr.
It is humorous Janet’s embracing this second that just about destroyed her profession … particularly on the finish of a yr so tumultuous for JT — who was arrested for DUI again in June and was the topic of public ridicule for his personal wardrobe malfunction earlier this month.
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Janet additionally turned her residency — which kicked off yesterday — right into a household affair … as eagle-eyed followers observed her mother Katherine turned as much as cheer her child woman on.
It appears Jackson’s utilizing her residency to replicate on her profession — together with confronting all her previous controversy.