Janet Jackson is booked and busy working non stop with her highly successful ‘State of the World Tour’ as well as headlining sold out festivals over the past few months.
Now with the release of her new music and upcoming project on the way, the singer will be receiving her latest honor at the 2018 Black Girls Rock awards. It was announced on Thursday that the icon will receive the rock star award. via ABC News:
The Grammy winner will be honored as a “phenomenal woman in music,” organizers said Thursday. Jackson recently released “Made For Now,” her single with Daddy Yankee.
Queen Latifah will host the show, which will be taped Sunday at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. BET Networks will air the special celebrating the accomplishments of black women on Sept. 9.
Other award recipients include Mary J. Blige, Naomi Campbell and Judith Jamison.
Blige will receive the star power award. Campbell will be presented with the black girl magic award and Jamison will receive the living legend award for her work in dance and choreography.
