Janet Jackson receives Icon Award at 2025 American Music Awards, performs on TV for first time in 7 years

Music icon Janet Jackson made her television performance comeback at the 2025 American Music Awards after a seven-year hiatus, singing hits “Someone to Call My Lover” and “All For You” before receiving the Icon Award. During her acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude and humility, stating she doesn’t see herself as an icon and reflecting on her family’s American story in music. With a successful career marked by numerous accolades, including 11 American Music Awards and her recent Vegas residency, Jackson continues to inspire artists despite past controversies surrounding her career.