Pop icon Janet Jackson recently made headlines for echoing disinformation about Vice President Kamala Harris not being Black. In an interview with The Guardian while promoting her European tour and Las Vegas residency, Jackson expressed confusion about Harris’s racial identity, citing misinformation she had heard.
Despite the interviewer correcting Jackson about Harris’s mixed racial background, the singer’s remarks have sparked controversy ahead of the U.S. presidential election. Jackson also discussed the issue of child sex trafficking, drawing attention to the prevalence of such crimes in today’s society.
While addressing various topics in the interview, Jackson hinted at her desire to reclaim her legacy and shake off past controversies, including the infamous Super Bowl halftime incident with Justin Timberlake. Despite setbacks, Jackson remains a music legend with numerous accolades including 10 No. 1 hits, 5 Grammy Awards, and an Academy Award nomination.