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Janet Jackson Faces PR Turmoil Following Rumor Of Her Career Being Controlled By Randy Jackson

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Janet Jackson, long admired for her advocacy and iconic music, has found herself in the center of a public relations storm following controversial comments she made about Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial background. Now, insiders are questioning whether her brother and manager, Randy Jackson, is fit to handle the delicate situation.

The controversy began during an interview when Janet was asked her thoughts on Harris possibly becoming the first Black female president. In a surprising response, Janet commented, “She’s not Black. That’s what I heard… that she’s Indian.” Despite Harris having made history as both the first Black and South Asian woman to serve as vice president, Janet added, “Her father’s white. That’s what I was told… I haven’t watched the news in a few days. I was told that they discovered her father was white.”

Harris, however, has well-documented roots—her father is Jamaican, and her mother is Indian. Janet’s comments immediately drew a firestorm of criticism on social media, with comedian D.L. Hughley comparing the interview to a “Trump rally” and even taking a jab at Janet’s rumored cosmetic surgery. “It’s ironic to question someone’s Blackness while you’re breathing through the nose of a white woman!” Hughley quipped on X (formerly Twitter).

Many within Janet’s inner circle were reportedly blindsided by her remarks, especially given her long-standing reputation as a champion for marginalized communities. One insider expressed dismay, saying, “How can she sing about ‘Rhythm Nation’ and then make comments like this? It doesn’t even sound like her. She’s always so careful and calculated with her words. What made her say that?”

The fallout from Janet’s comments has sparked concern that the damage could be more lasting than the infamous “Nipplegate” scandal from her Super Bowl performance two decades ago. At that time, her reputation took a hit, but she recovered through her activism and socially conscious music. This time, however, the situation touches on the sensitive issue of race, and many fear the consequences could tarnish her standing as a vocal supporter of equality and social justice.

A significant amount of the blame for this PR debacle is being directed at her brother Randy, who has been managing her career in recent years. Sources close to the situation suggest Randy’s lack of experience in handling such crises has become a major problem. “Randy is too loud a voice in her ear, and it shows,” a source revealed. “He’s not equipped to manage a high-stakes career like Janet’s, especially when it comes to navigating controversies like this.”

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The situation became even more chaotic when a man named Mo Elmasri, claiming to be Janet’s manager, issued a public apology on her behalf to BuzzFeed. However, this apology was quickly contradicted by Janet’s actual representatives, who clarified that Elmasri had no formal connection to her. They also pointed out that Janet and Randy were mourning the recent death of their brother, Tito Jackson, and would not be commenting further on the interview.

The confusion deepened when *People* magazine published another apology, which was later retracted after Janet’s team clarified, yet again, that the individual who issued it had no authority to speak on her behalf.

As for Janet and Randy’s response to the controversy, sources claim they initially intended to let the issue “blow over” without addressing it directly. The singer reportedly learned of the backlash while in Paris, partying with designer Christian Siriano and her close circle. “Janet doesn’t really watch the news anymore; she lives in her own bubble,” said another insider, hinting that her detachment may have contributed to the mishap.

While the Jackson siblings have yet to make any formal statement, the fallout continues to ripple through social media and the press. Whether or not Janet will address the controversy remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: this incident has put a spotlight on the dynamics within her camp, particularly the influence of her brother Randy. For now, fans and critics alike are left wondering how—or if—Janet will navigate her way out of this PR quagmire.

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