That part had me crying as a mother my self I can relate like losing your mother and losing a child they are the closest two people to you and the world . So it made me cry.💔
Viacom/CBS & Les Moonves should get much more smoke and owe her an apology. The racism and sexism that existed at MTV, and CBS, and Les Moonves’s direct role in b listing her deserves an apology.
@@ericmckinney4607 it wasn't a "stunt". Do you know who you're referring to? This is Janet Jackson. She doesn't need to do "stunts" of any kind for attention.
@@kukui79 My ego? It sux but what I stated was a fact. I am a large black man so I have to worry about how I am perceived every day of my life. I am sure there were a lot of black women trashed Janet too, but keep denying reality if you want.
Janet let JT off the hook too easily. I guess she came to terms with it in her mind. I just want black people to stop excusing centuries of bad behavior by WS that they have being perpetrating against us for centuries. SMH…
I think that she appreciated that he showed her a diff side of love. There was no obsession, addiction, or abuse. And she was happy with that. The cheating i think she took it as par for the course. Considering they bot had diff work patterns and timezones.
I don't think so. Her response makes me what she said on Oprah make more sense. She advised him to keep quiet but he ran his mouth and made her look worse in the media. She doesn't hold a grudge because she knows he was young and ill advised
JT has eaten off blacks backs his entire career. Janet showed grace because she had time to process and release her anger. We all process and release pain in our own way. Classy. JT still looks as he is, an usurper.
My only problem with Janet's documentary is it should have been longer they breezed through the most important parts all the things you said about the music and other stuff I wanted to see. It should have at least been 8 or 9 parts and each part of her life should have had one part a piece.So she could talk about everything. Other than that I thought it was amazing and very emotional. She definitely is better than me because every one would have caught heat les mooves , Justin, Every person that talked bad and turned their backs after the super bowl,heck even Jermaine and all the husbands should have got more heat then they did...She definitely went easy on Justin with the way he doged and mocked her for years after the incident. I'm glad she didn't give the Bobby issue no energy...... I'm glad she's gonna to live her life because she's worked for a long time. I wish her nothing but she's happiness..
I mean I get you and agree. However I think she’s in a much better place mentally and spiritually. She didn’t want to go towards those places of negativity and spite.
@@Phillyhippie215 I understand fully, she's made peace with things that happened and people that wronged her . She just wants to have peace and be happy with her son and she deserves to be. But it would have been nice just for old times for her to remind the people and drag every one of them 😂😂😂😂 just for old times sake. But I'm happy Janet has never hit low like that. Because karma has got every last one of them in some form...
I would say they mean the current generation. Millennial and younger. The older gens knew they were getting at her to get at Michael and the Jackson Family in its entirety. In America, when Black American royalty reach a certain point of success the media attempts to vilify. Prince, Whitney (disrespectful drug commentary); etc. Denzel just last year with the Greg’s Anatomy chick. The industries are owned by mobsters and government. We knew what was up. The millennials and generations following have to be schooled in warfare by way of media.
The doc was fantastic!!!! She has so many accomplishments!!!! She is an #IconLiving! So happy she and Randy executive produced it. They are controlling the narrative of their family and preserving it's legacy. Beautiful footage of her and Michael and the entire family. Joe and Katherine Jackson raised beautiful souls. Joe had the vision and Janet fully appreciates that and glad to see her frame her love for her Father and give him the respect he deserves!
What’s sad is that the dad abuse his kids And Whats Sadder 😞 Is his parents sit back And watch it And all you can do is Praise Toxic Parents! How dare you do that? 🤔 That’s what’s wrong with society! It’s full of Toxic people bleeding all over others And making them Toxic!!! 🤢 The Audacity Of You!!! These Type Of Dysfunction Shouldn’t Be Rewarded Much Less To Be Praised!!! Smh
REMEMBER, This is the family that had their palm trees burned when they first moved to Encino and was told that they were not wanted in the neighborhood UNTIL they found out about Michael ( the superstar) so I'm sure their Mother prepped them for the negativity.and it was the Unbreakable Tour where she brought out all her dancers.
For a four-part doco, it was great. But, it could've easily been a 6 - 8 part doco and really covered some stuff. These kids today will never really know what a force Janet was
True. When I was growing up Janet thing happened in 2004. Thats how i knew who Janet was. I can say that only that past 10 yrs I see Janet for who she was. I went back to see her work but its nothing like for those who saw her at her height. However, im pissed what happened to her but at the same time u can feel Janet's power that she survived all that and she's still a bigger person than so many n especially Justin. He's so lucky that Janet is the way she is.
It’s kinda sad how Janet has an undermined legacy... it’s to the point where artists that came out after her have like...idk, a more celebrated legacy, and they get compared to artists around janet’s time.... but she gets shadowed 😢
@@teattime yeah, that incident really took a lot of 2000’s children away from understanding the force of Janet. It’s almost like as soon as the 2,000’s came she disappeared, but they made her disappear 😪
As a woman who is 56 I understand why Janet is not dwelling on the negativity of her life. She's 55 and a mother and she's been in the business for 40 plus years and has seen everything. I enjoyed her honesty and grace. Peace and blessings to her ❤️❤️❤️❤️.
@@melsmithmel I can tell you why Janet holds back. Janet has a whole family legacy to protect. Madonna doesn't. Janet knows that she can't say what she really wants to say because then people will side-eye her family members. Plus, Janet can't even say what she really wants to say about Michael because of his crazy fans. Michael has a lot of fans that are racist and ONLY like him. They like the MJ whose skin looked a lot different than how he was born. So, they drag Janet and all of Michael's other family members all the time. It's so ridiculous. His own sister can't talk real about her brother because ANY criticism of Michael means you are a "hater". She had to learn real quick that she can't say really anything about Michael.
I don't think Janet is a better person than anybody else down here: homegirl is certainly in a very mature, very peaceful, very motherly, and very loving place in her life. That's the reason why there will be certain roads she'll make sure to not take because she anticipates that they will bring chaos and messiness in her already very private and qualm life.
Right she's already said recently moving forward she don't want no negativity in her life and this documentary was a way to clear some rumors up about her and the family. So she can although I hope she doesn't but I know she probably will retire to raise her son. That way she can raise him in peace with out people still bringing up the old dramas/rumors which they probably will still bring up because people are messy. I know she's probably like this is the last time I'm talking on some of this so if yall don't like it to bad😂😂😂.I really wish her peace and happiness moving forward.
Preach and she wants a drama free life for her own child. She just wants to be a mother and will be very private about her personal life moving onwards. She's giving us enough and owes us nothing more.Queen.
Janet is so so private. This was such a treat for someone who has followed her entire career. She has remained humble with everything she has been given in life. And the other thing I like about her is she never gives up on love. No matter how many times a love affair ends she still is looking for that special person to walk through life with. She’s definitely one of my favorite entertainers!!
To clarify… Justin’s verse in “Give It To Me” was aimed at Prince and Janet. Lyrics: (Janet Diss in response to her Oprah interview, her being soft spoken, and the 20 YO sales.) “Could you speak up and stop the mumbling I don't think you're getting clear. Sitting on the top it's hard to hear you from way up here. I saw you tryin to act cute on tv just let me clear the air. We missed you on the charts last week Damn that's right, you wasn't there..” (Prince Diss) “If sexy never left, then why's everybody on my shi-it-it? Don't hate on me just because you didn't come up with it. So if you see us in the club go on and walk the other way Cuz our run will never be over, not at least until we say..” Secondly he’s even performed the song and added her name in the verse ruclips.net/video/UGMvhawquhA/видео.html (9:10-9:51) Lastly… I said what I said. 🚬
Janet definitely has a strong legacy, with her diehard fans, and is a wonderful performer, but has a been in the shadow the Jackson legacy since the Motown days...And I agree with her needing to drag a lot of people.. That sweet, quiet persona of hers has only painted her in a corner, and we only get the bad ass Janet in her songs...
I broke into tears watching the private footage of Mike and Janet putting Scream together in the Apt. that was such a pure brother sister moment. As a die hard fan of Mike. I am so surprised he never release that footage through out his own documentaries.
I agree I wish the music was highlighted more and included concert footage from the Velvet Rope tour. She has an incredible discography/musical legacy but I feel like it wasn’t really highlighted. Maybe we’ll get another documentary later on down the road that sheds more spotlight on her musical legacy. I really wish Whitney Houston was able to sit down and had done something like this, a lot of thirsty people from her family/inner circle are truly running a muck with her story it’s sad to watch.
Rebe looked so good! I mean just beautiful. To know Janet's love story has been so rough. She's so beautiful ... just full of humility and grace. And she admitted she told Justin to protect his career... just so blessed!
I would’ve loved to see Janet celebrate the success of the albums 20.YO & Discipline And how the Black Community rooted for her during the Backlash of 2004. Overall loved the documentary! I’m glad she’s getting her flowers 💐
I think she is about to retire. She's spent almost 50 years of her life on stage. Focusing on her son and enjoying her life is what seems the priority. I'm so glad she shared her life with us. I've been a fan since hearing "Young Love" and "Say you do." I'd love to see biopic on Patti La belle.
I remember the “IF” video being EVERYTHING!! It would be on VH1 & MTV at the same time. My friends and I would go crazy! That’s when videos were life! I was 10 or 11. Also, everyone loved her dancers! I remember Bill Bellamy did a “behind the scenes” type thing on MTV and was crushing on Tina Landon. Those were fun, innocent times!🥰
According to Kathy Griffin, folks are still scared to mention Les Moonves. That's probably why he wasn't mentioned. I'm just glad Janet found peace after all that.
The documentary overall is a B+ for me. It DID humanize her and felt like a love letter to her family. A docuseries of 6 to 8 episodes would have been better. Those commercials were IRRITATING! She didn't go in on those who did her wrong and legally there's thing she probably cannot discuss (her third husband, Superbowl). But she also doesn't understand how incredibly talented she is, too humble to a fault. She is a PIONEER and her success isn't just in record sales and ticket sales, it's in the impact and legacy she's created. Janet has overcome so many obstacles and traumas, I am glad she's still with us today. But I support her slowing down after another album and tour. Motherhood, privacy, peace of mind and enjoying the fruit of her labor is her right.
I am glad she shared but left some mystery, as usual. I was irritated when Jermaine Dupri said he got attention from women by being with her. So not only did he cheat on Janet, but he's blaming the other women for finding him attractive only because he was with Janet.
I didn't Iike Jermaine saying because he's a man. Excuse to cheat. Hate when people say cause they are a man. Like all men want to sleep with every thing that walks. Disgusting. Not all men do that.
I don't mean to be messy but Janet deserve the same praise, honor and respect that Beyonce gets! Janet is the BLUEPRINT.. if it wasn't for her you wouldn't have a Beyonce.. For all the fleahive don't come for me I said wtf I said!
Trust me Madonna, Whitney, Janet, Mariah, Celine all had their height of fame. Mariah still kind of out here. But they're all old now. I don't mean old like old age. I mean their music is dated to where the younger generation just doesn't know how big they were. They weren't around. They weren't born. Right now everybody thinks beyoncé is big. But beyoncé wasn't as big as Madonna was back in the day to me. Beyoncé don't got nothing on Whitney at the height of her I will always love you stage. Janet Jackson was bigger than beyoncé at the height of her fame in my opinion. And Mariah still reigns as queen even though she hasn't really had anything come out like the emancipation album as of late. And Celine is internationally the gold standard. Two other things to consider..... 1) these women were huge without social media. Without social media a lot of these pop stars today would not be as big as they are and that includes Miss Beyoncé. I'll give her her props though she's a hard worker. 3. One day beyoncé will be old too and that next generation isn't going to know a lot of her music as with Janet Jackson
Janet reinforced the TRUTH of Justin's backstabbing character without even SAYING IT. Very strategic. Bravo, Ms Jackson, BRAVO! I loved EVERY SECOND of this documentary. 💜💜💜
We need a documentary on how - much she influenced the music industry - Brittany Spears was inspired by Janet Jackson she publicly said this numerous times , however MTV pushed Brittany as being influenced by Madonna . Janet was so innovative
WE THANK MR. AND MRS. JACKSON FOR SHARING ALL OF THEIR BELOVED CHILDREN AND ALL OF THEIR HARD FELT GIFTS AND TALENTS UPON US FOREVER!!!! TEN THOUSAND TONGUES ARE NOT ENOUGH THANK YOUs. Be at peace.... ALWAYS. WHAT A GIFT.... THE JACKSONS, THANK YOU, GOD, JEHOVAH!!!!!
I love the fact that Les Moonve's Asian concubine had to eat her words she talked all that mess about Cosby's wife and look at her husband's extracurricular activities.
The funny thing about this is after the doc u got youtubers and posters saying. Oh thats not how this happened and janet left out this tea. And thats exactly why she didnt want anyone else doing it but her. She told the truth about every eraaaa. And people still saying the woman left this out or this happened that way. Its not a tell all book and some things arent worht mentioning. Its like u bringing up shade from a job u had 10 years ago. U get over it and its not worth talkin bout....jeeeez....smh! People i swear...messsy! This is why we never see janet and she seldom collabs. Social media... just messsyy about other peoples bizness!
Right , every one of them were trying to tell her story people are just messy like you said. Because how are you gonna tell her story when she lived it. I can see why she just comes out to release a album, go on tour and goes back to living her life.
Exactly!! I was so irked seeing all tweets about Bobby Brown...where the Bobby tea? Like, wtf!! This is why she stay so private and I respect that!! I think a lot of these "celebrities" (if that's what you want to call them lol) need to learn, keep some things private!!
I enjoyed the documentary. I guess because I’m old enough to remember all her music I didn’t care so much that it wasn’t the focus. The impact of her music and artistry does need to be discussed tho. I would love for her to celebrate the Janet and Velvet rope albums in some way. The 30 year anniversary is next year for Janet!
I love you friend 😂 Everyone is telling me to make a review, but I’m too emotional for a “nice” breakdown. I can’t “go high” like Janet and Michelle Obama.
Wow, you are the Super Fan. You know all the tours & songs 🤗 Hopefully there will be more. This series might have been for the folks that didn’t know as much about her. I would have liked to see something about the making of the video Love Will Never Do Without You. 🥰
Bobby was a hookup between Jame and Rene, she could barely fit her legendary career in the documentary why would she waste air time on a hookup? People are ridiculous. Bobby overplayed it in his book bc he needed the tea for the book to sell. Janet doesn't.
Kudos to Janet Jackson on her documentary. I'm glad she decided to do it because no one can tell her life story but her & she did it with class. As much as she could've bashed Justin Timberlake, she didn't & I never knew he dissed her on one of his songs. I feel like CBS was more at fault because most people didn't even know about her breast being exposed until they constantly showed it. Les Moonves couldn't wait to get on tv & annouce how he REALLY felt about Janet, telling the world to discontinue playing her music, no one wanted to work with her, he single handedly sabotaged her career. Now, karma came back & bit him in the butt with all of the sexual misconduct allegations, Moonves should've left Janet alone & accepted her apology because it was a mistake. I felt bad for everything Janet had to go through, it was like she couldn't catch a break. That Coco Cola deal was snatched away from her so fast it was ridiculous. The Lena Horne movie deal was axed. I admire the fact that even through all the obstacles she still pushed thru. I hated the fact that some of our own people looked down on her & felt her music shouldn't be played anymore, they allowed Moonves to put that in their heads, only the true Janet fans stuck by her. The rumors regarding a secret pregnancy was ridiculous, Janet was still in the spotlight at that time with Fame & various photo shoots, she didn't look pregnant at all. There are just jealous, hateful people out there who didn't want to see Janet & her brothers succeed. As long as Janet was making money for these companies she was all good, as soon as a scandal emerged even when it wasn't hers, they dropped her like a hot rock. I thank God for Tyler Perry standing up for her, I wish other celebrities did. In all, I loved the documentary & I felt it was time all the rumors, etc., was put to rest by her. I'm definitely a forever Janet fan. ,
As much as I enjoyed the documentary, I did feel there were some things left out in the cutting room so to speak. I would have like to know more about her creative process of her albums, they kind of skipped a lot of pivotal moments in her career. However, she had a lot to say about Rene, I was very surprised how much detail she went into talking about him and his pill addiction. I always thought her relationship with him was weird and now learning how controlling and fanboy like he was just further proved my point that he was nothing more than a leech. Jermaine Dupri cheating on Janet was even more outrageous lol he was lucky to have her not the other way around.
How could anything been left on the so-called cutting room floor since Janet was co-executive produced it along with her brother? Whatever was in it Janet wanted it to be in the documentary since it was about her.
She had control as to what she wanted to highlight and I appreciate that, but you can tell some parts were either missing, mentioned in passing or just skipping it altogether. Like, I’m really surprised as to how heavily she went into detail about her relationship with Rene.
And that excuse Jermaine had, "Because I was with her, women threw themselves more at me. Hey, I am a man." No accountability. So, being a man means you are justified in cheating because it's in your nature? OK...🙄
Justin is trash. She is better than I am! You're right, Calvin. I would've had so much smoke and dragged everybody! I noticed they didn't mention anything about Wissam...must've been some legalities involved in that and she didn't show the baby on camera either.
I guarantee she wanted to share her story from her mouth because of what the media did to Michael after he died. Complete hit piece. It's grotesque. It should be illegal to defame the dead if they still have an active estate because he worked hard for his legacy.
After I watched, I went and purchased the albums I missed. I wasn’t aware her music collection was so huge. I’m happy that she’s happy. You said it well, her ability to be so poised even when people have done her wrong is amazing. She’s royalty. And yes it was too short.
I watch documentary 1&2 and Les Moonves and CBS/Viacom old her a apology they tried to ruin her career I agree this should been brought up in doc she really deserves a apology
Janet took the high road and still maintained a level of privacy. I loved to respect she gave to Joe. Let keep it real....Joe Jackson, Venus and Serena daddy and Beyonce are all the results of hard nosed dad's who knew the value and talent but also the hard work necessary to achieved what all these ladies have achieved. She was very respectful when speaking about the challenges with these men her dad Joe(being independent), James Debarge(drugs), Rene(controlling and dependent on Janet), Jermaine(loving, cheating and a long distance relationship ) and Justin(let her be under the bus by herself and used the opportunity to advance his career).
OMG ! QG U summed it up . Thanks to the development from the Parents, We hv experienced some of the best talented ppl of character in the Entertainment Industry. I cried so much watchn King Richard played by WILL Smith and learning why Venus & Serena's Dad was so so hard. Did U pickup the short insight of his childhood? 😟
I loved the 2 part doc and ended up watching it as a whole today!!! I was shocked how they showed racism towards them moving in a neighborhood where they wanted to live, and Janet being called racial names makes me even more FURIOUS towards them fake Christian groups who acted so appaulled at a few second bra slip considering these same dispicable people fully embraced that orange devil...!!!! I wanted more coverage of Control groundbreaking videos and 1814 mini movie and What Have You Done For Me Lately and IF and the Pleasure Principle videos! It was excellent, but wanted them to discuss Doesn't Really Matter video and the Klumps movie!
What do ALL Christians have to do with the rich white people that burned down jackson trees? That is like saying black people are bums and thugs and ignant because the crips and bloods exist, terrorizing neighborhoods
🤔 We all know that if she went off on them, they would have gone on the defense and once again, she would have been dragged. Her fans. That is their job. Fans, drag them for filth. If bey has a hive... Give them all the smoke. Protect yourself and the ones you love. 💖
I love the way Janet jackson did her documentary full of class and hit a little of everything that was worth talking about. Janet is amazing 👏 will forever love the lady she is.....
I feel you 1000%. I would have been draggin them all too. I remember going to her "rhthym nation", concert at the Collusium in Cleveland when I was in elementary school. Best concert I have ever gone to besides MC Hammer and Heavy D. I had to listen go my Janet channel on Pandora to get my fix for her music after each show. Janet has done it all and stayed focused and strong as hell through it all. Great video!
What bothered me was them sorta just skipping by the Velvet Rope and All for You eras. Like they could've discussed the videos, the songs, her role in Nutty Professor 2, her experience when 9/11 occurred during the All for You Tour and not going to Europe as a result, the 2003 allegations towards Michael, ect. I feel a Part 5 and 6 would've been nice just for how much stuff was understandably skipped by or glossed over.
I'm with you Calvin. The library would've been open on part 4. The barbecue would be on and popping cuz I would be roasting left and right. Derail my career and it's on. Yes, Janet forgave.... but we ain't forgiving or forgetting. They hurt our girl
People always say her career was over after the super bowl but it wasn’t yes it put a damper on her career but she bounce back after taking a break for a few years after 3 years she came back 2007 she was in movies again she came out with a song that went number 1 on r&b charts with Nelly and she continue with movies and stuff.
Loved Janet’s doc. Definitely learned a few things. Maybe it was just the way I took things but Rene came off looking creepy and weird for much of it. He actually seemed like an odd fan boy, and that whole ‘I’m an extension of Janet…’ thing…weird. Makes you wonder if that was the whole reason he was with her…feeling like a superstar himself. I do hope someday there will be a documentary focused 99% on her groundbreaking achievements in music, on the charts, and around the world. She doesn’t get anywhere like enough credit for pushing the envelope in each album sounding so different and innovative, yet still Janet. IMO Janet’s albums almost always hung together like a solid and consistent body of work, whereas most of those by Michael, Madonna and Mariah seemed like padding out a handful of obvious singles (Butterfly would be Mariah’s 90’s exception - there were others. Ray of Light being Madonna’s only exception, and Thriller being MJ’s exception)
I enjoyed the documentary, Janet endured a lot with grace and dignity. I also love that proceeds from the documentary will go to the Gary, Indiana Girl's and Boy's Club, very classy 👏
It was tastefully done and I appreciated how she not only touched on certain pivotal things while also steering clear of mess. But like you said…she's better than me.
The commercials were nerve wrecking af. Aside from that I loved every minute of it. The Janet tour was awesome to see in person. I'm so glad I got to experience her concerts in real life. She is the absolute best ever.
I am so glad you touched on Justin’s diss song (which was a big song) and actions he did to diss Janet (and calling Britney “crazy”). People forget he did more than just not saying anything.
I think Janet looks at it as KARMA. And i think due to past media traumas. She doesnt want to inflict that on the women in her family and her son. FOR CHOICES SHE MAKES. So justin got his karma, moonves got his. And Janet is and will always be loved, legendary a ICON and the blueprint. And she feels its best to leave her son with that . As opposed to getting in the gutter with todays social media MESSINESSSS!!!!!!!
Been there since Good Times... still here... saw her during the State of the World tour... a highlight of my life. She's Janet. Great comments Mr. Michaels, I agree that more of her musical impact would have been nice to see...
I loved the documentary! I think because of all of the music that she has, there's just no way that it could have been portrayed. I do think that at some point, someone needs to do a documentary on just the musicology of her life and what she gave to the industry . Sidenote: Where were Latoya, Jackie, and Jermaine?
Well said my friend. You are so articulate and I agree with you 100%. I wanted just a bit more info from Janet. But it's her life to tell. Love Janet so much. Thanks😊
You are the bomb my friend. You get all riled up as if Janet is one of our sisters. That's our girl and I get emotional too and want to express the foul things done to her. Buy she is a class act standing solid and looking lovely as ever. Thanks for this. 🙏
Many Black American women historically were raised this way. Think Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Dihanne Carroll. This changed with artist when artist outside of their lineage were given the spotlight as lead lady entertainer in the US. Rihanna and Nicki Minaj. Those women parade harlotism because they come from such cultures from their home islands. And I don’t mean being comfortable in sexually or the nude. Straight harlotism even outside entertainment. That was not something historically Black American women every praised or acted out publicly. Think Angela Bassett, Regina King. Class personified.
@@sbebb3762 you went a Lil off there. I'm from Trinidad. My sister's don't attend parties and they never participated in Carnival and.not.because my parents did not allow it. Rhianna ain't that raunchy anyways. I seen worse. It's the hip hop genre
@@pj-ge8er it’s the Hip Hop GENRE. 👁👁 Clearly you ignore history and the timeline. After the likes of those Islander women. You all are still showing your contempt lol. Good luck with the Ice 🧊.
In retrospect I felt like this documentary’s purpose was for Janet to reclaim her jackson name . Even with the name of the doc . The way Janet. Was set up was for Janet to finally have her own identity outside of the jackson name . For this to be Janet jackson . ( period ) it seemed like a tribute to joe Micheal and her name .
WOW. , I didn't know Justin said and did all of that after the incident. You are right, he doesn't deserve any forgiveness from her True Fans. Janet has been entertaining us for 5 decades and we have great memories. Love your reviews !
Could she have gotten more in depth about her music and the creative process? Of course. I don't think that was the point with this particular doc. Her music, her LEGACY speaks for itself. I think this was more about her talking about her life, her family, her career, the way she wants to tell it. In her own words, while she's still here to tell it. I loved it, especially the behind the scenes stuff. Learned a lot too. She's given all of us so much. If she wants to chill and raise her child, more power to her! Love me some Janet!!!
Yeah Janet should’ve tapped into Justice and go in on the ones who ruined her career 🤣. I also wanted to know what happened between the Janet and Velvet Rope era. What exactly was she going through to inspire The Velvet Rope?
I liked the documentary and learning different things I wasn't privy to. I wasn't aware she had a Coke deal that went bust because of Mike's child abuse allegations. I appreciated showing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony and it makes me glad as a fan I got the opportunity to go on the website and vote for her at that time. Yes folks when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame information gets put out fans can actually go on the website to vote on the candidates to get that title for that year. I am quite sure with the divorce of the 3rd husband it came with terms she had to adhere to. Including the mentioning of him and showing of their son. I am all good with just chillin in her life and raising her son with the childhood her and her siblings weren't able have. Like with most famous folks the documentary? It is tailored with what they want to showcase and the narrative to put out there in their own words. Janet did that damn thing and while she was alive outliving Mike! I ain't mad at her for that!
I loved this documentary as well...but I wanted to hear from Latoya & Jermaine, her relationship with Bobby, more emphasis on regaining her image & maybe seeing more footage of her homes just to be nosy lol...but still loved it! JJ 🖤
Thank you so much. Your commentary, your review was awesome. But let's get real there was no way she could have outline all the things in her documentary that we individually would have wanted to see. Overall I think she did an amazing job. And I feel that it educated the younger Market to understand where all the artists of today have been inspired tremendously by Janet Jackson's influence.
I admire Katherine Jackson so much…touched my heart when she was still unable to really talk Michael passing😢
It made me cry 😢
Yes, I cried, too. I cried throughout the 4 parts.
That part had me crying as a mother my self I can relate like losing your mother and losing a child they are the closest two people to you and the world . So it made me cry.💔
Me too.. it make me cry a little cause her pain is still fresh its been over a decade 💔
I cried all during the Michael passing segment.😭😭😭
Nothing beats Calvin's charisma and energy. Nothing! "I don't follow directions so I still have 'smoke' for Justin." - Calvin Michaels (LMFAO!)
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Viacom/CBS & Les Moonves should get much more smoke and owe her an apology. The racism and sexism that existed at MTV, and CBS, and Les Moonves’s direct role in b listing her deserves an apology.
The racism and sexism that (has) existed in America from the beginning should have informed Janet not to have tried that Super Bowl stunt.
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@@ericmckinney4607 So women and POC should have to constantly walk on eggshells to appease the likes of you? GTFO with your ego.
@@ericmckinney4607 it wasn't a "stunt". Do you know who you're referring to? This is Janet Jackson. She doesn't need to do "stunts" of any kind for attention.
@@kukui79 My ego?
It sux but what I stated was a fact.
I am a large black man so I have to worry about how I am perceived every day of my life.
I am sure there were a lot of black women trashed Janet too, but keep denying reality if you want.
@Eric McKinney I'm sure you stir the pot to cause many of those perceptions to be negative. Look at your attitude toward Janet.
I loved this documentary. She gave us what she wanted us to know,she wasn't going to give us everything
Yup
Janet let JT off the hook too easily. I guess she came to terms with it in her mind. I just want black people to stop excusing centuries of bad behavior by WS that they have being perpetrating against us for centuries. SMH…
I think that she appreciated that he showed her a diff side of love. There was no obsession, addiction, or abuse. And she was happy with that. The cheating i think she took it as par for the course. Considering they bot had diff work patterns and timezones.
Actually the person was talking about Justin Timberlake not Jermaine Dupri.
I don't think so. Her response makes me what she said on Oprah make more sense. She advised him to keep quiet but he ran his mouth and made her look worse in the media. She doesn't hold a grudge because she knows he was young and ill advised
Honestly her taking this high road. Makes Justin look even worse.
JT has eaten off blacks backs his entire career. Janet showed grace because she had time to process and release her anger. We all process and release pain in our own way. Classy. JT still looks as he is, an usurper.
My only problem with Janet's documentary is it should have been longer they breezed through the most important parts all the things you said about the music and other stuff I wanted to see. It should have at least been 8 or 9 parts and each part of her life should have had one part a piece.So she could talk about everything. Other than that I thought it was amazing and very emotional. She definitely is better than me because every one would have caught heat les mooves , Justin, Every person that talked bad and turned their backs after the super bowl,heck even Jermaine and all the husbands should have got more heat then they did...She definitely went easy on Justin with the way he doged and mocked her for years after the incident. I'm glad she didn't give the Bobby issue no energy...... I'm glad she's gonna to live her life because she's worked for a long time. I wish her nothing but she's happiness..
This should be top comment.
I mean I get you and agree. However I think she’s in a much better place mentally and spiritually. She didn’t want to go towards those places of negativity and spite.
@@Phillyhippie215 I understand fully, she's made peace with things that happened and people that wronged her . She just wants to have peace and be happy with her son and she deserves to be. But it would have been nice just for old times for her to remind the people and drag every one of them 😂😂😂😂 just for old times sake. But I'm happy Janet has never hit low like that. Because karma has got every last one of them in some form...
@@lovelypastelpuppy1640 thanks
@@00sbabyoldschoolspirit80 You're a negative vindictive person. Janet isn't. She has positive energy. You don't.
True woman of integrity and outstanding character= Janet Jackson.
Together again - gotta be one of the most happiest yet saddest songs I ever heard. Love that one even though its bittersweet.
Come Back is a beautiful classic too
Yes, I bought that single when it came out, and when they played it at the end, it made me cry and think about my friends [and family] that passed.
The black media really held Janet down for real because I had no idea she was being blackballed by the industry and main stream media.
Right. I remember watching her on BET, Oprah, Tyra Banks, and NAACP Image Awards.
Tyler Perry giving her a job was everything! I loved it when he said it's just a f.....en nipple! 🤣😂
Black media really did. But people still say that black people don't stick up for each other or hold down our own.
I would say they mean the current generation. Millennial and younger. The older gens knew they were getting at her to get at Michael and the Jackson Family in its entirety. In America, when Black American royalty reach a certain point of success the media attempts to vilify. Prince, Whitney (disrespectful drug commentary); etc. Denzel just last year with the Greg’s Anatomy chick. The industries are owned by mobsters and government. We knew what was up. The millennials and generations following have to be schooled in warfare by way of media.
The doc was fantastic!!!! She has so many accomplishments!!!! She is an #IconLiving! So happy she and Randy executive produced it. They are controlling the narrative of their family and preserving it's legacy. Beautiful footage of her and Michael and the entire family. Joe and Katherine Jackson raised beautiful souls. Joe had the vision and Janet fully appreciates that and glad to see her frame her love for her Father and give him the respect he deserves!
Amen,Amen
Amen 👏🏾
What’s sad is that the dad abuse his kids And Whats Sadder 😞 Is his parents sit back And watch it And all you can do is Praise Toxic Parents! How dare you do that? 🤔 That’s what’s wrong with society! It’s full of Toxic people bleeding all over others And making them Toxic!!! 🤢 The Audacity Of You!!! These Type Of Dysfunction Shouldn’t Be Rewarded Much Less To Be Praised!!! Smh
REMEMBER, This is the family that had their palm trees burned when they first moved to Encino and was told that they were not wanted in the neighborhood UNTIL they found out about Michael ( the superstar) so I'm sure their Mother prepped them for the negativity.and it was the Unbreakable Tour where she brought out all her dancers.
State Of The World Tour at the Hollywood Bowl
For a four-part doco, it was great. But, it could've easily been a 6 - 8 part doco and really covered some stuff. These kids today will never really know what a force Janet was
True. When I was growing up Janet thing happened in 2004. Thats how i knew who Janet was. I can say that only that past 10 yrs I see Janet for who she was. I went back to see her work but its nothing like for those who saw her at her height. However, im pissed what happened to her but at the same time u can feel Janet's power that she survived all that and she's still a bigger person than so many n especially Justin. He's so lucky that Janet is the way she is.
It’s kinda sad how Janet has an undermined legacy... it’s to the point where artists that came out after her have like...idk, a more celebrated legacy, and they get compared to artists around janet’s time.... but she gets shadowed 😢
I blame it on the Super bowl incident and she did leave the industry for awhile.
@@teattime yeah, that incident really took a lot of 2000’s children away from understanding the force of Janet. It’s almost like as soon as the 2,000’s came she disappeared, but they made her disappear 😪
This is the time to shine some light on her legacy. Even her 2018 tour was amazing. Too bad she lost all those years in between.
As a woman who is 56 I understand why Janet is not dwelling on the negativity of her life. She's 55 and a mother and she's been in the business for 40 plus years and has seen everything. I enjoyed her honesty and grace. Peace and blessings to her ❤️❤️❤️❤️.
Im waiting for Madonna's documentary..I don't think she will hold back like Janet. 😂🤣
@@melsmithmel Madonna has never had a problem with letting the public in on her life. It will be a great documentary.
@@bernicejackson42 You're right about that! We've seen everything and Madonna's ass for years..lol
@@melsmithmel I can tell you why Janet holds back. Janet has a whole family legacy to protect. Madonna doesn't. Janet knows that she can't say what she really wants to say because then people will side-eye her family members. Plus, Janet can't even say what she really wants to say about Michael because of his crazy fans. Michael has a lot of fans that are racist and ONLY like him. They like the MJ whose skin looked a lot different than how he was born. So, they drag Janet and all of Michael's other family members all the time. It's so ridiculous. His own sister can't talk real about her brother because ANY criticism of Michael means you are a "hater". She had to learn real quick that she can't say really anything about Michael.
I don't think Janet is a better person than anybody else down here: homegirl is certainly in a very mature, very peaceful, very motherly, and very loving place in her life. That's the reason why there will be certain roads she'll make sure to not take because she anticipates that they will bring chaos and messiness in her already very private and qualm life.
Right she's already said recently moving forward she don't want no negativity in her life and this documentary was a way to clear some rumors up about her and the family. So she can although I hope she doesn't but I know she probably will retire to raise her son. That way she can raise him in peace with out people still bringing up the old dramas/rumors which they probably will still bring up because people are messy. I know she's probably like this is the last time I'm talking on some of this so if yall don't like it to bad😂😂😂.I really wish her peace and happiness moving forward.
Preach and she wants a drama free life for her own child. She just wants to be a mother and will be very private about her personal life moving onwards. She's giving us enough and owes us nothing more.Queen.
This is it.
Janet is so so private. This was such a treat for someone who has followed her entire career. She has remained humble with everything she has been given in life. And the other thing I like about her is she never gives up on love. No matter how many times a love affair ends she still is looking for that special person to walk through life with. She’s definitely one of my favorite entertainers!!
To clarify…
Justin’s verse in “Give It To Me” was aimed at Prince and Janet.
Lyrics:
(Janet Diss in response to her Oprah interview, her being soft spoken, and the 20 YO sales.)
“Could you speak up and stop the mumbling
I don't think you're getting clear.
Sitting on the top it's hard to hear you from way up here.
I saw you tryin to act cute on tv just let me clear the air.
We missed you on the charts last week
Damn that's right, you wasn't there..”
(Prince Diss)
“If sexy never left, then why's everybody on my shi-it-it?
Don't hate on me just because you didn't come up with it.
So if you see us in the club go on and walk the other way
Cuz our run will never be over, not at least until we say..”
Secondly he’s even performed the song and added her name in the verse
ruclips.net/video/UGMvhawquhA/видео.html (9:10-9:51)
Lastly… I said what I said. 🚬
Calvin, I had no idea it was about Janet! That was my favorite verse in the song 😭
Janet definitely has a strong legacy, with her diehard fans, and is a wonderful performer, but has a been in the shadow the Jackson legacy since the Motown days...And I agree with her needing to drag a lot of people.. That sweet, quiet persona of hers has only painted her in a corner, and we only get the bad ass Janet in her songs...
I broke into tears watching the private footage of Mike and Janet putting Scream together in the Apt. that was such a pure brother sister moment. As a die hard fan of Mike. I am so surprised he never release that footage through out his own documentaries.
I agree I wish the music was highlighted more and included concert footage from the Velvet Rope tour. She has an incredible discography/musical legacy but I feel like it wasn’t really highlighted. Maybe we’ll get another documentary later on down the road that sheds more spotlight on her musical legacy.
I really wish Whitney Houston was able to sit down and had done something like this, a lot of thirsty people from her family/inner circle are truly running a muck with her story it’s sad to watch.
Appreciate your feedback. Agreed! Janet HAS given us ALOT! May she retire in peace and enjoy time with her son. xx
Rebe looked so good! I mean just beautiful. To know Janet's love story has been so rough. She's so beautiful ... just full of humility and grace. And she admitted she told Justin to protect his career... just so blessed!
Chile....Rebe came to slay! Mama looked goodt!
I would’ve loved to see Janet celebrate the success of the albums 20.YO & Discipline
And how the Black Community rooted for her during the Backlash of 2004. Overall loved the documentary! I’m glad she’s getting her flowers 💐
I think she is about to retire. She's spent almost 50 years of her life on stage. Focusing on her son and enjoying her life is what seems the priority. I'm so glad she shared her life with us. I've been a fan since hearing "Young Love" and "Say you do." I'd love to see biopic on Patti La belle.
She says as much at the end. The wanting to go out with a bang and just be a mother. I think this is her saying thankyou and this is it.
It did feel like that but she's still got it. Her performance in 2018 was fire.
I remember the “IF” video being EVERYTHING!! It would be on VH1 & MTV at the same time. My friends and I would go crazy! That’s when videos were life! I was 10 or 11. Also, everyone loved her dancers! I remember Bill Bellamy did a “behind the scenes” type thing on MTV and was crushing on Tina Landon. Those were fun, innocent times!🥰
According to Kathy Griffin, folks are still scared to mention Les Moonves. That's probably why he wasn't mentioned. I'm just glad Janet found peace after all that.
The documentary overall is a B+ for me. It DID humanize her and felt like a love letter to her family. A docuseries of 6 to 8 episodes would have been better. Those commercials were IRRITATING! She didn't go in on those who did her wrong and legally there's thing she probably cannot discuss (her third husband, Superbowl). But she also doesn't understand how incredibly talented she is, too humble to a fault. She is a PIONEER and her success isn't just in record sales and ticket sales, it's in the impact and legacy she's created. Janet has overcome so many obstacles and traumas, I am glad she's still with us today. But I support her slowing down after another album and tour. Motherhood, privacy, peace of mind and enjoying the fruit of her labor is her right.
I am glad she shared but left some mystery, as usual. I was irritated when Jermaine Dupri said he got attention from women by being with her. So not only did he cheat on Janet, but he's blaming the other women for finding him attractive only because he was with Janet.
I didn't Iike Jermaine saying because he's a man. Excuse to cheat. Hate when people say cause they are a man. Like all men want to sleep with every thing that walks. Disgusting. Not all men do that.
I don't mean to be messy but Janet deserve the same praise, honor and respect that Beyonce gets! Janet is the BLUEPRINT.. if it wasn't for her you wouldn't have a Beyonce.. For all the fleahive don't come for me I said wtf I said!
Y’all like bringing Beyoncé up for every artist
True
People praise Beyonce like shes God but shes not
The similarities are remarkable! And I love Bey, so no shade at all. Every superstar has/will go thru comparisons…no way to avoid it
Trust me Madonna, Whitney, Janet, Mariah, Celine all had their height of fame. Mariah still kind of out here. But they're all old now. I don't mean old like old age. I mean their music is dated to where the younger generation just doesn't know how big they were. They weren't around. They weren't born. Right now everybody thinks beyoncé is big. But beyoncé wasn't as big as Madonna was back in the day to me. Beyoncé don't got nothing on Whitney at the height of her I will always love you stage. Janet Jackson was bigger than beyoncé at the height of her fame in my opinion. And Mariah still reigns as queen even though she hasn't really had anything come out like the emancipation album as of late. And Celine is internationally the gold standard.
Two other things to consider.....
1) these women were huge without social media. Without social media a lot of these pop stars today would not be as big as they are and that includes Miss Beyoncé. I'll give her her props though she's a hard worker.
3. One day beyoncé will be old too and that next generation isn't going to know a lot of her music as with Janet Jackson
I loved the documentary. I am so glad she made it and was happy with it. If she retires I can’t be mad, she’ll always be the queen to me.
Janet reinforced the TRUTH of Justin's backstabbing character without even SAYING IT. Very strategic. Bravo, Ms Jackson, BRAVO! I loved EVERY SECOND of this documentary. 💜💜💜
How did she do that? She left more questions. She was more open discussing him in 2006.
We need a documentary on how - much she influenced the music industry - Brittany Spears was inspired by Janet Jackson she publicly said this numerous times , however MTV pushed Brittany as being influenced by Madonna . Janet was so innovative
WE THANK MR. AND MRS. JACKSON FOR SHARING ALL OF THEIR BELOVED CHILDREN AND ALL OF THEIR HARD FELT GIFTS AND TALENTS UPON US FOREVER!!!! TEN THOUSAND TONGUES ARE NOT ENOUGH THANK YOUs. Be at peace.... ALWAYS. WHAT A GIFT.... THE JACKSONS, THANK YOU, GOD, JEHOVAH!!!!!
Honestly, I learned more from your doc than hers. No shade because I love her and was glad to hear from her.
Even if she doesn't tour, I'd love ONE more album. But I can live with the magic with the music she's already given us
I never was a Timberlake supporter and never will be
love how you didnt do a live like last time because you know how CRAZY WE AS SUBSCRIBERS ARE TO SIT THROUGH 4 HOURS OF COMMENTARY WITH YOU LOVE.
I love the fact that Les Moonve's Asian concubine had to eat her words she talked all that mess about Cosby's wife and look at her husband's extracurricular activities.
Not Asian concubine
@@portraitofalady1598 Asian concubine she is you don't like it TS.
The funny thing about this is after the doc u got youtubers and posters saying. Oh thats not how this happened and janet left out this tea. And thats exactly why she didnt want anyone else doing it but her. She told the truth about every eraaaa. And people still saying the woman left this out or this happened that way. Its not a tell all book and some things arent worht mentioning.
Its like u bringing up shade from a job u had 10 years ago. U get over it and its not worth talkin bout....jeeeez....smh! People i swear...messsy! This is why we never see janet and she seldom collabs. Social media... just messsyy about other peoples bizness!
Right , every one of them were trying to tell her story people are just messy like you said. Because how are you gonna tell her story when she lived it. I can see why she just comes out to release a album, go on tour and goes back to living her life.
Exactly!! I was so irked seeing all tweets about Bobby Brown...where the Bobby tea? Like, wtf!! This is why she stay so private and I respect that!! I think a lot of these "celebrities" (if that's what you want to call them lol) need to learn, keep some things private!!
That was SO annoying to me. It's like y'all gon tell someone how to tell THEIR story?
I enjoyed the documentary. I guess because I’m old enough to remember all her music I didn’t care so much that it wasn’t the focus. The impact of her music and artistry does need to be discussed tho. I would love for her to celebrate the Janet and Velvet rope albums in some way. The 30 year anniversary is next year for Janet!
YAAAAAY!!! Oh, and Coca Cola was jacked up for dropping her.. I will never touch a Coke.
I love you friend 😂 Everyone is telling me to make a review, but I’m too emotional for a “nice” breakdown. I can’t “go high” like Janet and Michelle Obama.
Wow, you are the Super Fan. You know all the tours & songs 🤗 Hopefully there will be more. This series might have been for the folks that didn’t know as much about her. I would have liked to see something about the making of the video Love Will Never Do Without You. 🥰
Bobby was a hookup between Jame and Rene, she could barely fit her legendary career in the documentary why would she waste air time on a hookup? People are ridiculous. Bobby overplayed it in his book bc he needed the tea for the book to sell. Janet doesn't.
Kudos to Janet Jackson on her documentary. I'm glad she decided to do it because no one can tell her life story but her & she did it with class. As much as she could've bashed Justin Timberlake, she didn't & I never knew he dissed her on one of his songs. I feel like CBS was more at fault because most people didn't even know about her breast being exposed until they constantly showed it. Les Moonves couldn't wait to get on tv & annouce how he REALLY felt about Janet, telling the world to discontinue playing her music, no one wanted to work with her, he single handedly sabotaged her career. Now, karma came back & bit him in the butt with all of the sexual misconduct allegations, Moonves should've left Janet alone & accepted her apology because it was a mistake. I felt bad for everything Janet had to go through, it was like she couldn't catch a break. That Coco Cola deal was snatched away from her so fast it was ridiculous. The Lena Horne movie deal was axed. I admire the fact that even through all the obstacles she still pushed thru. I hated the fact that some of our own people looked down on her & felt her music shouldn't be played anymore, they allowed Moonves to put that in their heads, only the true Janet fans stuck by her. The rumors regarding a secret pregnancy was ridiculous, Janet was still in the spotlight at that time with Fame & various photo shoots, she didn't look pregnant at all. There are just jealous, hateful people out there who didn't want to see Janet & her brothers succeed. As long as Janet was making money for these companies she was all good, as soon as a scandal emerged even when it wasn't hers, they dropped her like a hot rock. I thank God for Tyler Perry standing up for her, I wish other celebrities did. In all, I loved the documentary & I felt it was time all the rumors, etc., was put to rest by her. I'm definitely a forever Janet fan.
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JT never dissed her in any of his songs or songs he was featured in.
I Luved every second of this documentary !!!! Very well done
As much as I enjoyed the documentary, I did feel there were some things left out in the cutting room so to speak. I would have like to know more about her creative process of her albums, they kind of skipped a lot of pivotal moments in her career. However, she had a lot to say about Rene, I was very surprised how much detail she went into talking about him and his pill addiction. I always thought her relationship with him was weird and now learning how controlling and fanboy like he was just further proved my point that he was nothing more than a leech. Jermaine Dupri cheating on Janet was even more outrageous lol he was lucky to have her not the other way around.
How could anything been left on the so-called cutting room floor since Janet was co-executive produced it along with her brother?
Whatever was in it Janet wanted it to be in the documentary since it was about her.
She had control as to what she wanted to highlight and I appreciate that, but you can tell some parts were either missing, mentioned in passing or just skipping it altogether. Like, I’m really surprised as to how heavily she went into detail about her relationship with Rene.
And that excuse Jermaine had, "Because I was with her, women threw themselves more at me. Hey, I am a man." No accountability. So, being a man means you are justified in cheating because it's in your nature? OK...🙄
Justin is trash. She is better than I am! You're right, Calvin. I would've had so much smoke and dragged everybody! I noticed they didn't mention anything about Wissam...must've been some legalities involved in that and she didn't show the baby on camera either.
@@kristineilochi4615 LOL
I guarantee she wanted to share her story from her mouth because of what the media did to Michael after he died. Complete hit piece. It's grotesque. It should be illegal to defame the dead if they still have an active estate because he worked hard for his legacy.
After I watched, I went and purchased the albums I missed. I wasn’t aware her music collection was so huge. I’m happy that she’s happy. You said it well, her ability to be so poised even when people have done her wrong is amazing. She’s royalty. And yes it was too short.
I watch documentary 1&2 and Les Moonves and CBS/Viacom old her a apology they tried to ruin her career I agree this should been brought up in doc she really deserves a apology
Janet took the high road and still maintained a level of privacy. I loved to respect she gave to Joe. Let keep it real....Joe Jackson, Venus and Serena daddy and Beyonce are all the results of hard nosed dad's who knew the value and talent but also the hard work necessary to achieved what all these ladies have achieved. She was very respectful when speaking about the challenges with these men her dad Joe(being independent), James Debarge(drugs), Rene(controlling and dependent on Janet), Jermaine(loving, cheating and a long distance relationship ) and Justin(let her be under the bus by herself and used the opportunity to advance his career).
OMG ! QG U summed it up . Thanks to the development from the Parents, We hv experienced some of the best talented ppl of character in the Entertainment Industry. I cried so much watchn King Richard played by WILL Smith and learning why Venus & Serena's Dad was so so hard. Did U pickup the short insight of his childhood? 😟
Great breakdown, I could listen to you talk about Janet Jackson for hours!
I loved the 2 part doc and ended up watching it as a whole today!!! I was shocked how they showed racism towards them moving in a neighborhood where they wanted to live, and Janet being called racial names makes me even more FURIOUS towards them fake Christian groups who acted so appaulled at a few second bra slip considering these same dispicable people fully embraced that orange devil...!!!! I wanted more coverage of Control groundbreaking videos and 1814 mini movie and What Have You Done For Me Lately and IF and the Pleasure Principle videos! It was excellent, but wanted them to discuss Doesn't Really Matter video and the Klumps movie!
What do ALL Christians have to do with the rich white people that burned down jackson trees? That is like saying black people are bums and thugs and ignant because the crips and bloods exist, terrorizing neighborhoods
🤔 We all know that if she went off on them, they would have gone on the defense and once again, she would have been dragged. Her fans. That is their job. Fans, drag them for filth. If bey has a hive... Give them all the smoke. Protect yourself and the ones you love. 💖
I love the way Janet jackson did her documentary full of class and hit a little of everything that was worth talking about. Janet is amazing 👏 will forever love the lady she is.....
Preach Calvin! Justin T. would have been outed too had it been me...he got off easy.
Don't worry his karma is just around the corner 😉
I feel you 1000%. I would have been draggin them all too. I remember going to her "rhthym nation", concert at the Collusium in Cleveland when I was in elementary school. Best concert I have ever gone to besides MC Hammer and Heavy D. I had to listen go my Janet channel on Pandora to get my fix for her music after each show. Janet has done it all and stayed focused and strong as hell through it all. Great video!
What bothered me was them sorta just skipping by the Velvet Rope and All for You eras. Like they could've discussed the videos, the songs, her role in Nutty Professor 2, her experience when 9/11 occurred during the All for You Tour and not going to Europe as a result, the 2003 allegations towards Michael, ect.
I feel a Part 5 and 6 would've been nice just for how much stuff was understandably skipped by or glossed over.
Thank you Calvin for this take on this part 2 of Ms. Jackson's documentary.
I'm with you Calvin. The library would've been open on part 4. The barbecue would be on and popping cuz I would be roasting left and right.
Derail my career and it's on.
Yes, Janet forgave.... but we ain't forgiving or forgetting. They hurt our girl
My fav part was Janelle reppin"and announcing her into the hall of fame..she captured it!!!
This was a good documentary. Thanks for giving us your thoughts. I like Janet more. She seems so good hearted and gracious, that’s for sure.
People always say her career was over after the super bowl but it wasn’t yes it put a damper on her career but she bounce back after taking a break for a few years after 3 years she came back 2007 she was in movies again she came out with a song that went number 1 on r&b charts with Nelly and she continue with movies and stuff.
Allure magazine did a interview with Janet breaking down some of her videos. I think they need to make that a week long mini series!
I just finished and am in tears, so this is perfect timing
Loved Janet’s doc. Definitely learned a few things. Maybe it was just the way I took things but Rene came off looking creepy and weird for much of it. He actually seemed like an odd fan boy, and that whole ‘I’m an extension of Janet…’ thing…weird. Makes you wonder if that was the whole reason he was with her…feeling like a superstar himself.
I do hope someday there will be a documentary focused 99% on her groundbreaking achievements in music, on the charts, and around the world. She doesn’t get anywhere like enough credit for pushing the envelope in each album sounding so different and innovative, yet still Janet. IMO Janet’s albums almost always hung together like a solid and consistent body of work, whereas most of those by Michael, Madonna and Mariah seemed like padding out a handful of obvious singles (Butterfly would be Mariah’s 90’s exception - there were others. Ray of Light being Madonna’s only exception, and Thriller being MJ’s exception)
I loooovvvvved the documentary. It was a document of Janet the person, not Janet the singer. I could have watched a whole season of this!
I enjoyed the documentary, Janet endured a lot with grace and dignity. I also love that proceeds from the documentary will go to the Gary, Indiana Girl's and Boy's Club, very classy 👏
Good I hope they use the funds wisely. Tired of G.I..getting funds and higher ups abusing it.
@@tinabanks5819 hopefully there will be some checks and balances
It was tastefully done and I appreciated how she not only touched on certain pivotal things while also steering clear of mess. But like you said…she's better than me.
The pinnacle of perfection as a triple threat, The bar, Legendary icon, God status… PERIOD🎙🎤
The commercials were nerve wrecking af. Aside from that I loved every minute of it. The Janet tour was awesome to see in person. I'm so glad I got to experience her concerts in real life. She is the absolute best ever.
I so thoroughly enjoyed the Janet Jackson documentary. Well done. It made me actually appreciate her and her work so much more. I'm happy she's happy.
We so definitely need her Live Janet tour 93-94 and Rhythm Nation tour 90 released on DVD!
Like her Velvet Rope and All for You Live tour DVDs !
I am so glad you touched on Justin’s diss song (which was a big song) and actions he did to diss Janet (and calling Britney “crazy”). People forget he did more than just not saying anything.
Janet is amazing the fact out of 9 children the baby girl was the only one to stand up against her father at a young age.
I think Janet looks at it as KARMA. And i think due to past media traumas. She doesnt want to inflict that on the women in her family and her son. FOR CHOICES SHE MAKES. So justin got his karma, moonves got his. And Janet is and will always be loved, legendary a ICON and the blueprint. And she feels its best to leave her son with that . As opposed to getting in the gutter with todays social media MESSINESSSS!!!!!!!
Been there since Good Times... still here... saw her during the State of the World tour... a highlight of my life. She's Janet. Great comments Mr. Michaels, I agree that more of her musical impact would have been nice to see...
I loved the documentary! I think because of all of the music that she has, there's just no way that it could have been portrayed. I do think that at some point, someone needs to do a documentary on just the musicology of her life and what she gave to the industry . Sidenote: Where were Latoya, Jackie, and Jermaine?
The real icon is Katherine
Well said my friend. You are so articulate and I agree with you 100%. I wanted just a bit more info from Janet. But it's her life to tell. Love Janet so much. Thanks😊
You are the bomb my friend. You get all riled up as if Janet is one of our sisters. That's our girl and I get emotional too and want to express the foul things done to her. Buy she is a class act standing solid and looking lovely as ever. Thanks for this. 🙏
She's way too classy. 😆 But you know they would of painted her as ABW
Many Black American women historically were raised this way. Think Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Dihanne Carroll. This changed with artist when artist outside of their lineage were given the spotlight as lead lady entertainer in the US. Rihanna and Nicki Minaj. Those women parade harlotism because they come from such cultures from their home islands. And I don’t mean being comfortable in sexually or the nude. Straight harlotism even outside entertainment. That was not something historically Black American women every praised or acted out publicly. Think Angela Bassett, Regina King. Class personified.
@@sbebb3762 you went a Lil off there. I'm from Trinidad. My sister's don't attend parties and they never participated in Carnival and.not.because my parents did not allow it. Rhianna ain't that raunchy anyways. I seen worse. It's the hip hop genre
@@pj-ge8er it’s the Hip Hop GENRE. 👁👁 Clearly you ignore history and the timeline. After the likes of those Islander women. You all are still showing your contempt lol. Good luck with the Ice 🧊.
@@sbebb3762 thank you😊
In retrospect I felt like this documentary’s purpose was for Janet to reclaim her jackson name . Even with the name of the doc . The way Janet. Was set up was for Janet to finally have her own identity outside of the jackson name . For this to be Janet jackson . ( period ) it seemed like a tribute to joe Micheal and her name .
Love her….she will always be a Icon.
GREAT JOB CALVIN 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😀😀😀
You made an excellent point about Les Moonves!
And his pathetic wife Julie Chen. The nerve to attack a woman who is twice , three times the woman she could ever be.
Loved the documentary!
One thing I noticed: she does not hold grudges. She knows how to keep it moving.
Janet really is the blueprint for pop music. I really appreciate her artistry
WOW. , I didn't know Justin said and did all of that after the incident. You are right, he doesn't deserve any forgiveness from her True Fans. Janet has been entertaining us for 5 decades and we have great memories. Love your reviews !
I love that qtip spoke in the doc..they were together for a little bit ..I wish they would’ve touched a bit on working on her albums etc
Could she have gotten more in depth about her music and the creative process? Of course. I don't think that was the point with this particular doc. Her music, her LEGACY speaks for itself. I think this was more about her talking about her life, her family, her career, the way she wants to tell it. In her own words, while she's still here to tell it. I loved it, especially the behind the scenes stuff. Learned a lot too. She's given all of us so much. If she wants to chill and raise her child, more power to her! Love me some Janet!!!
Love your music and your commentary. You are a man of many talents, I see.
Yeah Janet should’ve tapped into Justice and go in on the ones who ruined her career 🤣. I also wanted to know what happened between the Janet and Velvet Rope era. What exactly was she going through to inspire The Velvet Rope?
AN iCON don't hold grudges. She's a QUEEN. No matter what hair her life, she's still Janet if you nasty.
I liked the documentary and learning different things I wasn't privy to. I wasn't aware she had a Coke deal that went bust because of Mike's child abuse allegations. I appreciated showing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony and it makes me glad as a fan I got the opportunity to go on the website and vote for her at that time. Yes folks when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame information gets put out fans can actually go on the website to vote on the candidates to get that title for that year. I am quite sure with the divorce of the 3rd husband it came with terms she had to adhere to. Including the mentioning of him and showing of their son. I am all good with just chillin in her life and raising her son with the childhood her and her siblings weren't able have. Like with most famous folks the documentary? It is tailored with what they want to showcase and the narrative to put out there in their own words. Janet did that damn thing and while she was alive outliving Mike! I ain't mad at her for that!
She didn’t have to take any of them down. Karma always comes to play.
I love that she hired her brother Randy as her manager. She has someone who she can trust and who protects her.
Been waiting for this. Let me pour my tea ☕️
I loved this documentary as well...but I wanted to hear from Latoya & Jermaine, her relationship with Bobby, more emphasis on regaining her image & maybe seeing more footage of her homes just to be nosy lol...but still loved it! JJ 🖤
Thank you so much. Your commentary, your review was awesome. But let's get real there was no way she could have outline all the things in her documentary that we individually would have wanted to see. Overall I think she did an amazing job. And I feel that it educated the younger Market to understand where all the artists of today have been inspired tremendously by Janet Jackson's influence.