Janet Jackson performed at the 2025 American Music Awards The star took to the stage in a white Vetements jacket and jeans Jackson also accepted the ICON Award ...

Janet Jackson hit the stage during the 2025 American Music Awards—where she is also being honored with this year’s Icon Award—marking her first televised performance in seven years.

Janet Jackson performed for the first time on stage in eight years at this year's AMAs. She joins an elite few artists by receiving the Icon Award.

Jackson's decadeslong career hasn't been without controversy. Janet Jackson performs onstage during the 51st American Music Awards at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 26, 2025.

Jackson's decadeslong career hasn't been without controversy. Janet Jackson performs onstage during the 51st American Music Awards at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 26, 2025.

Jackson will receive the American Music Awards ICON Award during the 2025 ceremony, which will be held in Las Vegas on May 26 at 8 p.m. ET. The AMAs will be hosted by Jennifer Lopez.

Jackson will receive the American Music Awards ICON Award during the 2025 ceremony, which will be held in Las Vegas on May 26 at 8 p.m. ET. The AMAs will be hosted by Jennifer Lopez.

Jackson will receive the American Music Awards ICON Award during the 2025 ceremony, which will be held in Las Vegas on May 26 at 8 p.m. ET. The AMAs will be hosted by Jennifer Lopez.