May 20, 2018
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Janet Jackson took the stage at the Billboard Music Awards to perform in honor of her receiving the 2018 Icon Award. It was Jackson's first televised performance in nine years. Decked out in all gold, she performed a medley of some of her greatest hits. Bruno Mars made a surprise appearance to present Jackson with her award.
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After taking the stage, she delivered a moving acceptance speech where she spoke about women refusing to be controlled or abused any longer. Watch Jackson's full performance above.
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Edges snatched courtesy of @JanetJackson! #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/zVnrW1VW7W
— ESSENCE Festival (@essencefest) May 21, 2018
First black female artist to receive the Billboard Icon Award... #JanetJackson. #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/5syLAjXfTM
— Mike Adam (@MikeAdamOnAir) May 21, 2018
