21 People Who Lost Their Shit Over Janet Jackson's BBMAs Performance

    "Janet Jackson showing all these new girlies how to do it."

    Janet Jackson won the Billboard Icon Award at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards. She's the first black woman to win this, y'all.

    And before she officially accepted the award, Janet performed three of her songs. It was her first TV performance in nine years. I'm not exaggerating when I say it was INCREDIBLE. Plus, everyone else agreed:

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    they’re having a whole award show at the janet jackson concert tonight.

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    JANET JACKSON IS AN ACTUAL QUEEN AND NO ONE CAN FIGHT WITH ME ON THAT CAUSE I KNOW FOR DAMN SURE JANET IS TOO MUCH OF A LEGEND FOR YOU TO DISAGREE THANK YOU AND GOOD NIGHT #BBMAs

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    That's right @JanetJackson let these young'ns know how it's done!!! #ICON_JANET #BBMAs

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    Is @JanetJackson aging backwards? She is still just as gorgeous, and as fierce as when she was in her 20's 🙌 Just sayin... 😉

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    Janet Jackson showing all these new girlies how to do it

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    did you know the modern concert performance was invented by Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1990 tour? it was the most successful debut tour of all time so when you see your faves with theatrical elements and huge screens with massive effects just remember: Janet gave you that

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    janet jackson is 52 years old and still moving her limbs with power and look like a young 30 year old woman ... if this aint the epitome of talent and beauty

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    My soul has been cleansed of alllll impurities. All I see is beauty, love and hope. I SAW MY JANET JACKSON!!! Where's the damn screaming emoji? Yaasss @JanetJackson!!!! #JanetFan4Life #BBMAs

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    YALL WILL GIVE MS JANET JACKSON HER PROPS !! HER SUCCESS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS REMAIN UNMATCHED !!

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    When your daughter knows good music ! @JanetJackson @billboard #queen #JanetJackson

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    @Blkice1David @Harlem25000 @IndigoStarr777 @Kierryk345 @Amanda0379 @Empoweredlatin1 @BrooklynsMona @Yunique1_ @I_Own_The_Slay @Amber6679 @cpeikos1111 @MatosTommy @coota91 @moniquemontez72 @brianmswain @BeauRocMane @Bridge1233 @breeboo0912 @ithl123 @darlene92680666 @freddyjb7 @que6968 @MoniB526 @lclc1010 @MayhueTimothy @JanetEuphoria @FarrenTripp @JanetsTrueYou @Cammie_Warfield @JNTSRB @janetslegacy @J_J_FANS @janfammovement @TaurusLove2 @Traffikmovie @JanetJackson @jermjackson5 It's a rap. Its over. She did that on so many levels that I can't even explain. But we knew that she would.

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    That felt like 2 minutes... can we have more @JanetJackson #BBMAs

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    I'm sorry, but I just can't believe this chick is 52!!!!! @JanetJackson done found the fountain of youth and keeping it to herself!!!!! #BBMAs

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    Yeah, that reminded me I need to be listening to a little more @JanetJackson

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    @JanetJackson You will forever and always be the talent, strength,and voice of GENERATIONS. Your blueprint will continue to provide a foundation for those that come after you. Your place in history is cemented! #Icon #LivingLegend ❤️

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    RT @BBMAs: If I had my way... that performance would NEVER end. THAT'S why @JanetJackson is an ICON! #BBMAs #ICON_JANET https://t.co/k22vRE6uM5

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    MOTHA @JanetJackson SHOULD'VE HAD A LONGER SET!!!! #BBMAs #ICON_JANET

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    Janet straight murdered that stage. Can we please start calling her the Queen of Pop? #BBMAs #JanetJackson

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    YOU ARE THAT BITCH. YOU ARE THE QUEEN. YOU ARE THAT LEGEND AND NOBODY CAN EVER COME CLOSE. WE STAN FOREVER. @JanetJackson https://t.co/Zl2fEm7ec8

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    Yeah, that reminded me I need to be listening to a little more @JanetJackson