Janet Jackson is the name on everyone’s lips after she served up a rocking live set of her greatest hits as headliner of the 2022 Essence Fest last weekend.

When not dazzling the New Orleans crowd with a metal-paneled, form-fitting, sparkling black jumpsuit, the 56-year-old showed off iconic footwork as she zoomed through classic numbers like ‘Rhythm Nation,’ ‘If,’ ‘Escapade,’ and more.

If the overwhelmingly positive response to the high octane performance wasn’t indication enough of how well it was received, reports of the Pop Queen popping box office records certainly should do it.

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With a tenure that’s over 25-years-strong, the Essence Fest has managed to court headlining performances from the likes of Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Beyonce, Prince, Usher, and many more over the years.

Even with some of the biggest names in music history to its credit, Janet – via a show-stopping set at the 2022 edition of the fest – still managed to claim some of the event’s biggest box office receipts ever.

According to local news outlet NOLA, the drawing power of the youngest of the iconic Jackson clan resulted in one of the “highest grosses in Essence Fest’s entire 27-year history.”

“On her third trip to the Essence Festival of Culture, Jackson packed the Caesars Superdome. Featuring a headliner with Jackson’s enduring appeal on what is typically a festival’s most popular night reportedly

Unlike the more modestly attended Friday show topped by Nicki Minaj, just about every one of the 48,500 available tickets was sold Saturday.”

Jan led a bill that also featured performances from Patti Labelle, Summer Walker, Jazmine Sullivan, and more.

The news undoubtedly reaffirms excitement for the legendary diva, who is not only celebrating six decades in the music industry but also showing no signs of slowing down as she’s reportedly putting the final touches on her next studio album ‘Black Diamond.’

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