Watch: Janet Jackson Blows The Roof Off Essence Festival 2022 with Show-Stopping Headlining Performance [Full Set]

Janet Jackson took to the stage on Saturday night for the second big night of Essence Festival 2022 and blew the roof off the Caesars Superdome.

The Queen of Pop delivered an almost 2-hour set that was non-stop action-packed, and full of her classic hits.

For the first time ever, Essence Fest was live-streamed via Hulu for fans unable to attend the annual soiree in New Orleans. If you missed it, check out her full set below.

Absolutely ICONIC! Essence Fest continues tonight with performances from New Edition who will be headlining and many more.

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