Over four decades, Janet Jackson has been a popular singer, songwriter, and actor. Her career has been marred by controversies:
At the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show, Justin Timberlake tore off part of Jackson's costume, exposing her breast on live TV. The act sparked uproar and enhanced control of broadcast events.
Jackson's ex-husband, Wissam Al Mana, accused her of domestic violence and abuse in 2013. Jackson disputed the charges and settled their divorce lawsuit.
Controversy over her music videos: Some of Jackson's music videos, such as "If" and "Love Will Never Do (Without You)," have faced criticism for their sexualized themes and imagery.
Political activism: Jackson has campaigned for ecology, HIV/AIDS awareness, and civil rights. Her support for the Nation of Islam, criticized for its racism and religion beliefs, has been contentious.
Legal disputes: Jackson's career has included lawsuits over her song rights and royalty payments with her old record company.
Feud with Madonna: Jackson and Madonna were rumored to have had a longstanding feud, although both artists have denied the existence of any tension between them.
Criticism of her marriage to Wissam Al Mana: Some fans and commentators condemned Jackson's marriage to Al Mana, emphasizing their cultural differences and the fact that Al Mana is much older than Jackson.
Controversial album cover: The cover art for Jackson's album "Unbreakable" faced criticism for its sexualized depiction of Jackson.
Accusations of drug abuse: Jackson has faced accusations of drug abuse throughout her career, although she has denied these allegations.
Jackson's part in "Poetic Justice" was criticized for stereotyping African American women.