Janet Jackson is set to storm the stage as a headliner at the Essence Festival of Culture next month.
Prior to then, the music megastar aptly stuns on the cover of Essence Magazine‘s latest issue.
The spread, which was lensed by Yu Tsai, is accompanied by an interview feature that sees the mom of one open up about the status of her hotly anticipated new album, ‘Black Diamond.’
Speaking with Gerrick Kennedy, Jackson said of her elusive LP:
“It’s so funny because I see the fans asking, “When are we going to get Black Diamond?” “Will you please release?” Sometimes things happen that you don’t expect to happen, and you have to figure things out—or you’re in a space in your life when you have to take a step back and take a break for a minute. Even though it’s something that I absolutely love, it still is my work, my job. There will be music at some point. Exactly when? I can’t say just yet, but there will be. I love it too much not to do it. This is all I know. There’s so much that I want to do—but my number one job is being a mama.”
Suffice to say, it seems like we’ll need to exercise a bit of patience.
Still, we’re ready when she is!
Peep more from Ms. Jackson’s stunning shoot:
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What a Lazy, apathetic half ass creature💅🏾 Also hunnie you are 56 and you are too old to be a mom.
What albums have you released Ms. MonHOE? Why don’t you go over 👉🏾There and have a seat.
Check my debut album which titled “suck my Diva d I c k & Drink my Diva cup”💅🏾👠
You’re the most rêtardėd commenter on here. Exactly how is 56 years old too old to be a mom. Whether you have kids at 14 or 46, you never stop being a mom. Is it CRACK?
Because his mother had him at 12. MonHOLE is literally trash. No a job, no parent, just negative, unwelcomed, uninspired, unraised, buffoon at it’s best. Even it’s friend Q**** is trying to change lol.
B**** you learned a new word “apathetic” and thought you’d try it out huh? FAIL. Eat a big ole bag-o-dïcks and stfu
Fake Marylin stfu and Eat s h I t! 🖕🏻🖕🏻See how everyone hates you and dragged you ? 😹😹 stupid ladyboy c h I mp🖕🏻 It’s what your fäggot spïc gets 😈 diva knows that’s right!💯💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻
FYi Marylin Man jhoe, or whatever your weird name is
I think she is beautiful and her child is a blessing from God, and she is far from being lazy, she worked hard and made her money, who are you, to Judge her, you’re just a Jealous commenter and your nasty for it
Trend settings queen still has it. I think I’d rather be underrated than overhyped,
The material speaks for itself That’s what lasts
I think C**** ruined her plans. Black Diamond was originally set to drop 2020. Whenever it drops I’m ready!
It definitely did, she had everything set for 2020 until c-19 shut down everything. Also 2018-2019 was truly the best time for her to release an album. She was everywhere with BBMA Icon award, BMI Icon award, BGR Rockstar award, RDMA award that is now named after her, MTV EMA global Icon award and countless other tributes that year. Let’s not forget she was inducted into the RRHOF in 2019 which she followed up with a successful Las Vegas residency and numerous festival appearances. That truly was a great time for her to strike, but we shall wait. I’m surprised she also didn’t release a single with the success of her documentary. She also has a movie production contract with lionsgate films that she has yet to get into. It would be nice for her to come out with a collaboration album, she’s had a few during her career but as much as I love Janet I think it might help boost interest because she takes such long breaks before releasing new material.
Damn, this is one of the best shoots Janet’s done in a minute. She looks beautiful! And a round of applause to the stylist. I’m surprised she looks this good, is performing and released a documentary about her life and Black Diamond still isn’t out yet. I can wait. I’m used to it with Ms. Jackson, but at least she usually delivers!
It’s funny but nice to see her all about being a mom because I remember in the 90s she said she didn’t really want kids. Now she’s a mama bear. We loves to see it!
And do people remember when every Essence cover was iconic? Memories…
Just say that the initial project has been scrapped or was not even complete at all and you just had a title? She announced an album with its name years ago, you only do that when you already got a full body of work so 🤷♂️ of course fans ask for the drop, what else can be expected?
While I always LOVE new photos, I was not surprised by anything that was quoted in the article…
Love me some Janet since 4EVA – and although she is looking ERA READY with a secretly snatched waist and jawline again she needs to fire her stylist.
The baby blue fur jacket is the best shot, but in the others what possessed her stylist to put that mess of a wig on her head? It’s too try-hard-to-be-edgey and and the crimping and locks are ageing for Janet.
Janet has always done fashion and hair perfection flawlessly but her stylist is making her look old with the hair choices. 🤷🏾♂️
Do you think that’s a wig? I just figured she unbraided the cornrows/braids she’s been rocking.
Clearly you dont know much about fashion. This is epic FASHION FORWARD and not chasing any trends. The stylist needs a raise for creating something so contemporary….
Also didnt mean that to come off rude, read that back and it reads that way…. So I apologize.
But yes these looks is doing exactly what Janet has done for years pushed the envelope and not copied, she also is showing you can be trendy without showing skin… I think she looks great and I love the hair… This is editorial not so its meant to be elevated …
I genuinely thought it was Kris Jenner. On every pic.
FYi Marylin Man jhoe, or whatever your weird name is
I think she is beautiful and her child is a blessing from God, and she is far from being lazy, she worked hard and made her money, who are you, to Judge her, you’re just a Jealous commenter and your nasty for it