The Iconic Inspiration: Janet Jackson

Catch the iconic Janet Jackson at the 2015 BET Awards!

'Pretty Girl Rock'  - Keri Hilson's "Pretty Girl Rock" music video pays homage to several artists, such as TLC, Diana Ross, Josephine Baker and, of course Miss Janet! Keri, baby, we love how you channeled Janet's "Rhythm Nation." From the ensemble to the moves, she's was spot on! (Photo: Mosley / Zone 4 / Interscope)
'I'm Out'  - If you love Michael and Janet's "Scream" video, then you'll fall in love with Ciara and Nicki Minaj's "I'm Out" video. From the futuristic-themed set to the gestures to the all-white outfits, it's very similar.(Photo: Epic Records)
An Escapade - Kat Graham's video and song "Love Will Never Do Without An Escapade" is a mash up of Janet's "Love Will Never Do Without You" and "Escapade." Kat often states that her music and moves are heavily derived from Janet's music and choreography.  (Photo: Talkboy TV Productions)
'Poetic Justice'  - While Janet was taking a break from music, artists like Kendrick Lamar and Drake were cooking up something very cool in the studio. Kendrick's hit song "Poetic Justice" sampled Janet's smooth classic joint "Any Time, Any Place." (Photo: Aftermath/Interscope Records)Rolling Stone  - Teyana Taylor's photoshoot was inspired by the 1993 Rolling Stone cover featuring 27-year-old Janet Jackson. Janet's cover showed that the young artist was finally coming of age and ready to dive into deeper, sexually charged topics. (Photos from left: Lance Gross; Rolling Stone, September 1993)

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'I'm Out' - If you love Michael and Janet's "Scream" video, then you'll fall in love with Ciara and Nicki Minaj's "I'm Out" video. From the futuristic-themed set to the gestures to the all-white outfits, it's very similar.(Photo: Epic Records)

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