MTV ICON - JANET JACKSON 

Janet deserves so much more praise & recognition. She is every bit as iconic as Madonna, Cher, & Prince.

Janet is literally everybody’s faves fave. Look at who is here - Britney, Christina, Aaliyah, Mya, Usher, Pink, Justin Timberlake - Janet influenced an entire generation.

1.) This video should have way more views 2.) Everyone looked great and performed great 3.) Janet should've never been blackballed because of that Superbowl Fiasco

MTV could have made Madonna, Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey to their first icon but they chose Janet Jackson such a deserving choice Janet impact, influence and achievements is grounbreaking Janet being MTV 1st Icon means a lot and I love how all the artists who were still new and fresh at the time came out to make this event really special for Janet this was a wonderful event in music.

How in the world did I miss this tribute. Aliyah was still alive and She's been gone for 21 years already 😪 Wonderful tribute 💙❤

Her performance at the end was iconic! remember next day in high school everyone was talking about it! Lol

Janet was a woman of class and beauty. She never had to degrade herself to get attention.

To this say I STILL can’t understand why they didn’t have Aaliyah perform on this Janet tribute. I mean…she was RIGHT THERE!

We ain’t never having music shows as good as these ones back in the day

The authenticity of this era is something we won’t see again! Im glad i grew up in that era the energy at the MTV awards or events just had that energy that lacks today

I will NEVER forget watching this live the night it first aired on MTV back is the summer of 2001. I watched it every time it repeated. I always danced along to The Pink, Usher, and Mya portion. This entire show was such a testament to Janet...even the word "icon" seems utterly inadequate when describing her and her impact. 🖤

MTV first icon will forever be the greatest honor of Janet 🙌

It's hard to believe that 2001 was 20 years ago... I remember watching this when it aired

MTV treated Janet like the queen she is with so much honors and achievements but I always feel this event being MTV 1st Icon is the biggest highlight of her career.

These were the days where real music existed and real celebrities and musicians were celebrated! Watching this in 2022!!! Love, love, love Janet Jackson! So glad she was able to tell her own story in her biopic on Lifetime! 💕

Such a shame that Aaliyah didn't pay tribute to Janet. I miss the blackness of MTV back in the day.

Oh my gosh.... the MEMORIES!!!! I can recall first seeing this back in 2001 as a teenager. Right before the release of her All For You era... and right before Aaliyah died and 9/11 changed the world and MTV forever. It would never be the same after this aired. MTV lost its ability to present specials like this. Props to whoever designed the stage. It looks incredible even today 20 years later in 2021. It looks like a VMA production. Long live the Icon, Ms Jackson if you're nasty.🎶👸🏾

Janet Jackson is a music icon in several ways. Congratulations Janet Jackson!

Janet is loved by actors , sports figures, musician's, singers , you name it. Janet was the FIRST to be honored as a MTV ICON with a 2 hour show devoted to the artist. Aerosmith, Metallica, and The Cure were the last 3 to be honored . MTV later started adding a Icon Award in their Award shows.

Lord I got chills when Aaliyah came out! RIP BABYGIRL❤️❤️❤️

Its been 20 years since MTV Icon honor Janet Jackson.Its been great year for her.

Her smile lights up my soul. When she smiles I can't help but to smile as well.

the producers of the show should've had Aaliyah perform "I Get So Lonely" she would've killed it

I have seen this when it aired on MTV in 2001. I looove all the performances. Janet looks so good .

Still here for this entire show in 2021.

I´m from Brazil, I´m a huge Janet fan, since I lived in the U.S. in the 90´s, I´ve been following her career and this special shows what an Icon she is, She´s a legend in the music industry, there´s no performer like her, her music, her coreografy (simply the best), performances, films, specials..........everything, love her so much!

Love you Janet! 😍 I'm 50 years old. When I see you on video., I turned right back into that crazed teenager Janet Jackson fan all over again! ❤

God, she is stunning. Pure woman, all the way. Class, sensual, humble and so damn talented.

Nsync singing That's the Way Love Goes was unreal! So unbelievably good!

These were good years… So, thankful I grew up in that era…. That is when there was REAL music…. I miss it

Janet is a true icon legend artist !!! I appreciate her more than any other big artists. Not only her music but her personality as well !!! You still inspire people Janet. ❤

Janet in this era was FLAWLESS.

I remember watching this on MTv!!! 2001 i will always be a fan of Janet Damita Jo

I'll never forget this. This was around the time I started loving Janet (winter/spring 2001). I was hella late to the party, but I made it.

A CLEAR video of this event. FINALLY!

This is great. My how times have change. MTV doesn't even honor icons anymore because there aren't any really!! Crazy how of everyone in this broadcast JANET is still the only artist performing as great as she did this night.

She is such a legend to be the first MTV Icon. 😢

Macy's performance of 'Love Will Never Do (Without You)' was great and authentic, especially that breakdown❤😊❤

Remember watching this as a child! I was elementary school, 5 grade! Had it recorded on VHS and was sad when someone recorded over it. Watching this made me want to be a professional performer. One of the best specials to air on TV to date, and the dance tribute has YET to be topped. 17 years later!

Truly an iconic performance of All 4 U at the end of the show.

This was the best tribute I've seen. All the talented performers were outstanding! I mean they worked it. Then Ms. Jackson just brought it...again. That was wonderful. Thanks for the upload.😘😘😘

The dance medley was perhaps the best part of this whole show I also have to say Janet was the first artist that really inspired me

I think Macy Gray was Janets favorite performance of the night…Janet felt that funk and was LIVING 😂

This is my first time watching this, but did y’all see that in janets performance at the end, the background dancers are all dressed like her from her different eras

There's no doubt about it anyone who knows anything about music 🎶 knows that not only is Janet Jackson a grand slam of music meaning good singer, great dancer,writer,& you must include actress as well, she's Sat the bar for all the next generation of singers simply 1 of the best to ever do it

Icon! Her body was insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ms. Janet Jackson is a total class act. She set the bar high for female Entertainers. She's the total package. #MichaelJackson used to call her Ms. Rhythm Nation (HeeHee). Huge compliment from him. I truly believe all her siblings were proud, but to blaze a trail on her own separate from her brothers who made up #TheJackson5 & later #TheJacksons was just.. Mind blowing. #MichaelJackson is definitely #TheKingMJ4Ever and most would agree that #JanetJackson is #QueenJanet4Ever .. She deserves to be celebrated so much more cuz #MTV knows #MJ blasted the doors off their hinges when he debuted #BillieJean .. It was revolutionary. The 1980s were ruled by #MJ #Prince & #Madonna but in 1986 the #Control album was released enabling #JanetJackson to rule the 1990s & today.. I look around & no doubt #Music worldwide has been inspired by #TheSvruseJacksonFamily 💖🌈🎆 I can't wait to go to a concert b/c I'm going to see every Jackson out there .. Esp. the mega-talented #JanetJackson 😍 I'm a #ForeverFan 💖🌈💙✌🏾

I've been looking for this for ages. I remember seeing this on TV 2004. I thought that Mya's performance was one of the best solo ones that I've ever seen. Pink too was excellent and intricate as it was put by her royal highness. Usher too I loved, great stuff on here, ameet

Janet Jackson is everybody favorite artist favorite artist a groundbreaking and historical legacy for generations to follow wish we see Janet honored like this today with the newer generation of music artists.

WOW, just like Jackson work ethic, almost perfect, very well done, the dancing, Mya, Pink, an Usher nailed their performances, outstanding, Destiny's child set a nice tone for the night, even Insynk brought some heat, this show was really entertaining right through, I really enjoyed and I know janet did too, Macey grey picked a song just right for her style and killed it, yea!

OMG!!! who is here 2021? In my mid 20s started hearing about the Jacksons since I was 6years old my uncle kept talking about Michael Jackson music then Jennette emerge. I grew up in a rural area where all we could barely listen was the radio and TV was a luxury between 1998 and 1999 till now no other family can perform like the Jacksons i.e only a Jackson can perform like the Jacksons dance moves and choice of music. I love how There was so much love those days no hate no negative spirit at all. God please teach this young generation to show and love each other genuinely. The media has done more harm than good to these celebrities. Jennette I love you ❤ 😍 ♥ 💗

RIP Aaliyah 😭😍👑

I find it weird that mtv gave her a whole tv special and icon award, but then 3 years later went to banning her music videos from being played on their channel, radios etc and not inviting her to vmas due to the Super Bowl incident. Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t that just weird?

“I was just a little girl, tryna do her dances.....” J Lo...girl....you just a few years younger....😂😂 She is Hilarious

I remember this! can't believe this is 20 years ago now!!

Her outfit is sick beginning she's so beautiful here omg

Christina singing “what have you done for me lately and When i think of you” giving me eargasm. Just thee best voice!

I love her videos. The choreography and her distinctive style plus hit songs are Iconic.🎉🎉🎉🎉

Janet Jackson is iconic original Queen 👑💖 the best one of a kind 4 ever

Even though it's been over 30 years, that scene about the two sisters who dropped out of school (26:00 to 26:40) is still very tough to watch without shedding any tears. However they were inspired by the song on the *Rhythm Nation 1814* album, The Knowledge. They realized how important an education was and then went back to graduate high school, they realized the mistake they would've made if they didn't. it's also great to know that they graduated college and that Janet framed and returned their tassels, because they put the hard work in. (Well done both of you, because you did the right thing) I personally believe that this proves the legacy that the Rhythm Nation album had 30 years ago, is still important even now and should never be forgotten or ignored. I can tell you from experience that those messages from Rhythm Nation 1814, also affected me as well and caused me to make changes in my life.

I love Janet. she is one of my favorite artists

WOW! Completely blown away!! Janet is truly one of one! SO tapped into her purpose. Inspiring!! ❤

It's 2023... her influence still going strong. Pink, Beyonce, Jlo & others are at the top of their games as entrateiners now, but you can see bits of Janet's work in their shows. This amazing lady, with the most beautiful smile & loveliest spoken voice, is an icon indeed ❤ She made room for others to follow, and boy they did!

Nobody like Janet!! Iconic night!!

AALIYAH WAS THERE!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing show!! So grateful to have grown up with Janet’s amazing music!! 💖💖💖💖

This was by far the best mtv Icon ever! Janet is my favorite artist of all time!! Thank you for uploading this!

Mya Mya Mya . She’s a true dancer

I have tears in my heart with this. Love you Janet!!!!!

i love janet jackson i have been a big fan since the 80s

Janet Jackson will always be in icon also one of my forever favorite

This was so awesome. I still remember watching, purchasing the album #allforyou. And Janet performed the house down!!!!

How iconic was that Beyonce Janet Jackson Britney spears all at the same place at the same time daaaaamn❤

The days I miss I was in the 3rd grade when this happen I'm a proud Janet Jackson fan

I wish to god Michael was there live so they could have did Scream live.

The Incomparable Janet Jackson! She is an Icon indeed. When things were normal and the stars had amazing music. I miss those years, not this its a shet life we are in.

Janet is the queen of them all !!

Still this very day, absolutely without a single doubt, one if not the #1 most beautiful and kindred spirits in the world! Exceptional beauty both inside and out! No exception, no question, the most talented professional artist of all time! A true force of nature to be reckoned with! Oftentimes immatated but will never be duplicated! Peace my friend! Adrian from the great state of North Carolina!

MTV literally said let’s have an award show but make it just for Janet Jackson. Icon indeed

OutKast opening the show with that song was so freaking iconic

I remember watching this on a Saturday in the living room. with my mom (r.i.p) - who actually the same age as Janet when I was 10/11. I saw it once but I remember that entire day like it was yesterday... I didn't know some of the songs but my mom was grooving lol. I miss those days...

PINK absolutely murdered it

JLO, Britney and Xtina praising Janet!!! ❤️

Mya did an “Excellent” dance tribute to Janet.

Here 4 Aaliyah ❤️

She is beautiful and a smile beauty too. Respect.

My favorite Jackson is michael and Janet I love there music and talents

Awww 🥰 the brother’s made me cry 😢 tears of joy #Jackson5

Had never seen this in its entirety... Janet is a global treasure!!!

Janet is music royalty!

I love the tribute to the costumes

A legendary moment!! I used to dance to Pink-Usher-Mya dance moves when I was in highschool, watching that part more than 100 times, one of the best performance I really love!!

Back when ppl actually enjoyed being there and not holding up damn cell phones 🙄

i could watch this over and over. love janet. and aaliyah looks stunning here btw

Wow! A time capsule show honoring Janet that was awesome. She is definitely one of the great performers/singers #JanetJackson ❤️❤️

Usher and Mya performed here and for Michael Jackson together with Whitney. Mya and Pink performed here and together for Moulin Rouge All 3 performed here together 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

This was SUCH a good night back then / wish i could go back in time

My favorite parts are the Control part at 7:08 and Rhythm nation part at 15:44 and 17:41 and Janet does stuff for her fans at 26:31 and video playback montage at 33:17 and Janet talks about love will never do without you at 34:16 and one step ahead montage at 47:59

Janet Jackson is legendary a one of a kind talent. I admire her so much ❤

I refreshing to see a music industry that existed before mumble rap, indie girl voice, and bro country took over.