Janet Jackson brings the heat at 2025 AMAs, says she is ‘no icon' after slaying first TV performance in 7 years
After a seven-year break from television performances, the pop and R&B legend descended upon the 2025 American Music Awards in Las Vegas like a glitter-dusted phoenix. And she brought the full heat, think live band, killer backup dancers, and enough Vetements denim to make anyone swoon.
Janet Jackson's performance at AMA
Her medley performance? Pure nostalgia on steroids. Jackson launched into Someone to Call My Lover before sliding seamlessly into All for You, sashaying across the stage at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas as if no time had passed since the early 2000s. Honestly, if you blinked, you might have missed the fact that it has been nearly a decade since she last did this on live TV.
Janet Jackson performing at the #AMAs. pic.twitter.com/0ARez7r1Mg
Janet Jackson receiving the Icon Award at the #AMAs. pic.twitter.com/5kekxUC9Bh
JANET JACKSON'S FIRST TELEVISED PERFORMANCE in 7 YEARS 💗#AMAs pic.twitter.com/RUAJYBQUDv
Janet Jackson - The Icon Award winner
And then came the cherry on top, the Icon Award. Introduced by the ever-energetic Tasha Smith, Janet accepted the honour with the kind of grace and humility that only Janet Jackson could pull off. She said she was 'grateful' for the award but did not quite see herself as an icon. According to her, fame was never the family dream; it just showed up uninvited after years of hustling, dancing, and loving music like it was religion.
She reflected on her journey, calling it 'an American story', one that could only have happened in the United States. She thanked her team, her family, her fans, and yes, God. Not the subtle mention type , a full-on mic-drop reminder that 'God wants to be in every part of your life.'
Janet Jackson's retun?
Janet has not released a studio album since Unbreakable dropped in 2015, but that has not stopped her from staying busy. She has been touring, celebrating anniversaries of her classic albums (The Velvet Rope?), and quietly reclaiming her throne as a living legend.
And while she may insist she is not an icon, we have got news for her , the world disagrees. Loudly. Dramatically. With sparkle emojis.
The queen walked in grace, danced like no one was watching (even though millions were), and reminded us all why Janet Jackson will always be that girl. Icon? More like an eternal goddess of pop.
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