OlderJanet Jackson Honors Michael Jackson at BET Awards
Janet Jackson made a brief appearance onstage during the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Sunday (June 28) in Los Angeles.
The 43-year-old sister of Michael Jackson honored her older brother during the ceremony, saying, “My entire family wanted to be here tonight but it was just too painful, so they elected me to speak to all of you. I’m going to keep it very short. To you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family. And he will forever live in all of our hearts. On behalf of my family, and myself, thank you for all of your love. Thank you for all of your support. We miss him so much. Thank you so much.”
Watch the speech below!
After Janet left the stage, host Jamie Foxx and Ne-Yo sang a tribute duet to Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There.”
Janet Jackson Honors Michael Jackson at BET Awards
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I figured Janet would use this as an opportunity to boost her sagging career since her last 3 albums flopped.
people are saying things they know absolutely nothing about, the family have their own money, yes Michael had more but each family member is set for life already, the only unstable one now is Latoya and maybe randy, the other sibling have stable intact families, they should all pitch in and help raise Michael’s kids, Joe does not live with Katherine, haven’t for years, he lives in las Vegas, NV. away from the entire family don’t put out lies. Debbie row only wanted the money, she does not want her children, she was and is a gold digger that was bought.
@Angelica:
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I felt the pain… just seeing her talk like that… wah.. I wanna cry.. I really wanted to see Michael J. back on track by his comeback concert! RIP King of POP.
I think it is so inappropriate for any family member to show up anywhere when your loved one isn’t even cold yet. To #25- this is a family that deserves everything that is heaped on them. The parents are pure trash for what they did to their kids.
@ Sarah, why wouldn’t Mrs Jackson get Michael’s money and anything else of his if she wants, it’s her son, would you prefer her to let the nanny take it? and how did Mrs Jackson know Michael had money stashed away in a private place? they were close and he told her, like i tell my mom personal stuff, are you the nanny and wanted his money?,
as soon as i saw janet walk on stage my eyes started watering. i didnt expect anyone from his family to be there tonight (not including his douchebag father). you could really tell going up there was really difficult for her. my heart goes out to her and the rest of the family. the last song jamie and neyo sang had me crying. still cant believe he’s really gone.
every last one of Michael’s sibling and mother loved Michael deeply, the family tried to help Michael, but Michael is a grown man and refused, i know that feeling of helplessness, but they have nothing to feel guilty of, just remember he is in a better place. my prayers goes to that family in pain. and may Michael RIP.
THE ONLY ONE WHO GOT MICHAEL; I AM NOT SURPRISED SHE IS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY SADDENED INDIVIDUALS IN THAT FAMILY.
FAIR WEATHER FANS CAN GO F*** THEMSELVES
joe jackson made me pychically sick. how can any parent show no grief! may he ***********!
where was she when mj need her?
wow, you are really miserable inside aren’t you. you must be so proud of yourself. grow up.
paulie: wow, you are really miserable inside aren’t you. you must be so proud of yourself. grow up.
Damn that family wastes no time jumping on the gravy that is thier dead son and brother….tacky
The kid [Jordan Chandler] who accused MJ of molesting him, supposedly came clean today. He admitted that he lied about the whole thing. *******, he should be ashamed of what he put Michael through. Disgusting, I hope Mike’s fans find him and Karma ensues.
As for Michael, you were amazing.
Truly a gift from God.
R.I.P
It is touching, and they sing very well
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janet: wishing you strenght. we love you and rip michael. when in doubt, people should just say that and move on. be strong janet.
That had to have been one of the most heartbreaking speeches I’ve seen. I cried yet again. My heart hurts so much for her && that whole family.
I still can’t seem to accept that he’s gone, && I’m just a fan, I can’t even imagine what his family is going through.
Rest in Peace Michael, the world will never ever be the same. One love.
so sad :(
” we miss him so much” too Janet !
All the world are with you !
Rest in Peace Michael.
Thankyou for the music.
May God bless your grieving family and may He hold them all in His Heart.
I was so thankful they didn’t show resent pictures of him during the tribute. In fact they didn’t show one picture AFTER the plastic surgery or skin bleaching. I had forgot just how beautifully handsome Michael once was…
@somja: Actually thats not true. Several of the brothers have struggled finacially for years…one of the reasons why they weren’t speaking.
Thank you L #30 for expressing it so well. This family seems to know no bounds! Sigh.
too painfull for her!!
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