Janet Jackson’s Nephew Claims The Singer’s Performances Are ‘Overly Sexualized’ & ‘Degrading’ To Women: It Diminishes Her Amazing Talent

March 1, 2023 by Tsai-Ann Hill in Music with 0 Comments

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Janet Jackson’s Nephew Claims The Singer’s Performances Are ‘Overly Sexualized’ & ‘Degrading’ To Women: It Diminishes Her Amazing Talent

TJ Jackson isn’t feeling his aunt’s risqué performances.

On Monday (Feb. 27) after a fan posted an old clip, which is now restricted, of music icon Janet Jackson performing “Would You Mind” in concert, her 44-year-old nephew gave his (controversial) opinion on his aunt’s stage presence.

Reportedly, in the video, Janet Jackson, 56, appears to be dancing provocatively while on stage as she touches a concertgoer — who was brought onto the stage for the performance — in a seductive manner.

TJ Jackson — who is the son of Tito Jackson, 69, — replied to a fan asking for his thoughts on the performance and said:

“I never liked when she did this in concerts either. I don’t like when females are overly sexualized in art…it degrades and objectify’s women in a way that’s not healthy. I prefer the “That’s The Way Love Goes” Janet.”

TJ Jackson’s point of view led to a heated debate on the social media platform as people weighed in on what he shared. One Twitter user asked TJ if he felt the way he did about Janet Jackson because it can be awkward to see your family member perform in a sensual manner. However, according to TJ, that’s not necessarily why he disagrees with his aunt’s dance moves.

Nah…I didn’t like it …it just diminishes her amazing talent. But would love to hear your disagreeement. #respect”

It didn’t take long for Twitter users to call TJ out for seemingly being a hypocrite, with some noting that his aunt’s late brother, Michael Jackson, would “ hump the floor” during his performances.

TJ addressed his naysayers, claiming his aunt “got a lot dirtier” than Michael Jackson. He then alluded that Black women in America are treated badly because of the way they allow themselves to the “projected.”

“My aunt got a lot dirtier than my uncle..lol but no help needed. :) I’ve traveled and seen how black women are treated better outside the states. They are truly and rightfully celebrated more and I believe it has a lot to do with how we allow ourselves to be projected here.”

TJ continued:

“It’s unfair but men aren’t as objectified as women. Nevertheless to me it diminishes it and leads to other stereotypes. Vulgarity is not art to me…it’s more shock and awe and can lead to perceptions, and even worse, role models that don’t help our advancement.”

While replying to more backlash he received, TJ doubled down on his stance that his uncle’s body of work isn’t as provocative as Janet’s.

“His videos never objectified women. That’s my issue. I can’t understand why you would be okay with that. I’m trying to teach my daughters to be queens not h**s.”

After a Janet fan expressed that the “Scream” singer performs how she does so she can create “memorable experiences,” TJ replied:

“I agree. And those dances where done at her concerts which is different than music videos with today’s top artists. Again this all started with me saying I don’t want my girls thinking WAP is their anthem. Some trolls misconstrued and ran with it. Oh well. That’s Twitter for you.”

As you may know, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are the rappers behind “WAP,” an acronym for “Wet *ss P*ssy.” The song was released in August 2020 and has reportedly received global critical acclaim for its sex-positive message.

TJ — who is still receiving criticism for the tweets he shared two days ago — pinned a new tweet (shared today, March 1) to his page, making it clear that he’s not trying to disrespect his aunt.

“I would NEVER call my aunt a h**. I love & respect her too much. Some people took my tweet and inferred it was for her. I’m talking about WAP celebrating being a h** with it mentioning “h**s” countless times in the song that’s why I used the word “h**”. Not my thing as a father.”