How the contributions of Janet Jackson continue to shape the world today.
Janet Jackson is a highly influential American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer known for her innovative and socially conscious music. Her provocative records and elaborate stage shows significantly impacted MTV's growth, breaking gender and racial barriers. Jackson's lyrical focus on social issues and personal experiences established her as a role model for youth. She is considered a pop icon due to her musical achievements and impact on entertainment and culture.
1975: Release of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf"
In 1975, Ntozake Shange's play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf" was released, which would later be adapted into a film starring Janet Jackson in 2010.
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July 1999: Placement on VH1's "100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll"
In July 1999, Janet Jackson placed at number 77 on VH1's "100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll".
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1999: Legend Award at World Music Awards
In 1999, Janet Jackson received the Legend Award at the World Music Awards for her "outstanding contribution to the pop industry".
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2003: Slant Magazine Recognizes Music Videos
In 2003, Slant Magazine named Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation" and "Got 'til It's Gone" among the 100 Greatest Music Videos of all time.
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March 2008: Recognition as Top Selling Artist
In March 2008, Janet Jackson was recognized as one of the top ten selling artists in contemporary music history and the second most successful female artist in pop music history by Billboard magazine.
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2008: Billboard's Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists Ranking
In 2008, Billboard placed Janet Jackson at number seven on its list of the Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists.
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2009: Tribute to Michael Jackson at MTV Video Music Awards
In 2009, Janet Jackson performed a tribute to Michael Jackson at the MTV Video Music Awards, performing their duet "Scream".
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November 2010: Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists
In November 2010, Billboard ranked Janet Jackson at number five on its "Top 50 R&B / Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years" list.
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2010: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists Ranking
In 2010, Billboard ranked Janet Jackson fifth among the "Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years".
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February 2011: Release of "True You"
In February 2011, Janet Jackson released her self-help book "True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself", which chronicled her struggle with weight and confidence.
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2011: "Rhythm Nation" Voted Top Music Video
In 2011, "Rhythm Nation" was voted the tenth best music video of the 1980s by Billboard.
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November 2014: Voted 'Queen of Pop' by VH1
In November 2014, Janet Jackson was voted 'Queen of Pop' by a poll conducted online by VH1.com.
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2016: Most Successful Dance Club Artist Ranking
In 2016, Billboard named Janet Jackson the second most successful dance club artist after Madonna.
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December 13, 2018: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
On December 13, 2018, Janet Jackson was announced as one of the seven inductees of the 2019 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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2019: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2019 Janet Jackson was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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2019: Induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2019, Janet Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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2020: "Rhythm Nation 1814" Added to National Recording Registry
In 2020, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 was added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.
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March 24, 2021: "Rhythm Nation 1814" Added to National Recording Registry
On March 24, 2021, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 was added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.
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2021: "Janet Jackson Night" on Dancing with the Stars
In 2021, season 30 of Dancing with the Stars dedicated the 8th week's theme, "Janet Jackson Night", as a tribute to Jackson.
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