Although Janet Jackson sings about having control, some in her inner circle are concerned that she may be giving it to someone else.
Within her camp’s haphazard attempts to handle the matter during the aftermath from her remarks regarding Kamala Harris’ race, sources are blaming her brother and manager, Randy Jackson.
According to sources, the PR fiasco demonstrates that Randy lacks the necessary competence to manage her affairs and has grown too loud in her ear.
After the “Control” singer’s interview with the Guardian newspaper was released on Saturday, there was a commotion.
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Janet said, “She’s not black,” in response to the interviewer’s question about her opinions on Harris becoming the first black female president if she defeats Donald Trump in November. I have been informed that she is Indian.
Even if Harris became the first black and South Asian female vice president of the United States in 2020, Janet went on, “Her father’s white.” It’s what I was informed. I mean, it’s been a few days since I last watched the news. They found out her father was white, I was informed.
Comedian DL Hughley attacked the interview on social media, calling it a “Trump rally” and even making fun of the singer’s plastic surgery. The backlash was immediate and severe.
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He commented on X, saying, “It’s a little ironic to question whether someone is black while you’re breathing through a white woman’s nose!”
Her inner circle reportedly found the interview confusing and feared that the backlash would be worse than “Nipplegate”‘s following her controversial Super Bowl appearance two decades prior, since her remarks may damage her impeccable reputation as an advocate for underrepresented communities.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has addressed societal concerns in her work, including racism, homophobia, and female empowerment. Her hit song, “Unity in Music,” inspires people all around the world to come together through music.
An insider questioned, “How can she sing about ‘Rhythm Nation’ and make comments like that?” It sounds nothing like her. She is really meticulous. I have no idea why she did this.
Jackson, a London resident, “doesn’t really watch the news anymore,” the insider continues. She does lead a sheltered life.
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According to reports, Janet discovered the outcry while having fun in Paris with her friends, which included designer Christian Siriano.
“Janet and Randy decided to just let things go by. They had no intention of addressing it, according to a second source.
In the meantime, a man going by the name of Mo Elmasri apologized to BuzzFeed on her behalf, but her representative then recanted the statement in Variety, stating that Elmasri is not employed by Janet.
They added that because they are still in sorrow for their older brother Tito, who passed away last week, the Jackson brothers will not be commenting on the interview.
People magazine issued another apology, which it then amended to reflect the representative’s statement that he does not, in any way, represent Janet, which made matters even more unclear.
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Elmasri then claimed that “after attempts to improve her image in front of public opinion and her fans, and this is something I do not deserve,” he was sacked by Janet and Randy.
Elmasri has made the claim that he managed Janet before. He revealed the singer’s impending Las Vegas residency in August while serving as her manager. Curiously, Janet’s public relations team didn’t mention Elmasri’s speaking on the singer’s behalf in the formal release that was eventually sent out.
However, other accounts maintain that “no one [in her camp] knows who he is!”
It comes as a total surprise. One source informed us, “Nobody has ever heard of this guy, not a word about him.”
We were informed by another source that they “never heard of this guy’s name in my life” and that they think “Randy brought him on.”
“[Randy’s] lack of sophistication is destroying her legacy.” She’s giving Randy power, and nobody knows how he handles her considering he’s never held a professional position. They said, ‘She pays for everything.
They went on to say that Randy, a “Trump supporter and conspiracy theorist,” is someone Janet listens to.
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Janet has a tiny bubble and pays attention to Randy. They continued, “She does promote conspiracy ideas.
In the interview, Janet mentioned Randy as her manager and said that’s why she hasn’t put out new music. Before the COVID lockdowns started in 2020, she announced her “Black Diamond” album and tour, but she never put the music out.
Janet said to the Guardian, “I feel so bad about that,” in response to a question regarding the thrown record. I’ve done a lot of music recordings. A lot of music that remains unplayed on the shelves. I visited my brother, Randy. and I believe that he is only biding his time until the right moment.
However, sources tell us that Janet hasn’t recorded in a studio since before the epidemic and doesn’t have enough material for a new album.
A third insider said, “I don’t know why she keeps saying there will be new music—at least not enough for an entire album.”
Meanwhile, Janet is getting ready to return to Las Vegas for a new residency at the end of the year and wrapping up the second part of her “Together Again” tour in London.
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