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.

Trending Stories

Exclusive: JoJo Crews Covers BET Black + Iconic During DC Black Pride Weekend — TS Madison, Jason Lee, Coko, Karen Huger, Amara La Negra, Bobby Lytes, Lonnie Bee & More Shine at Annual Soiree [Video]

• Crews
• May 27, 2026
• 0

NPR Tiny Desk Is Paying Homage To BET with Big Tigger For Black Music Month With A Stacked Lineup ft. Joe, Eve, Floetry, Bow Wow, Shaboozey & More [Video]

• Crews
• May 26, 2026
• 0

Cardi B Leads 2026 BET Awards Nominations as Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, Doechii, Teyana Taylor, Chris Brown, Usher & More Score Major Nods

• Crews
• May 25, 2026
• 0

Album Stream: Mýa Returns With 70s-80s Funk & Soul-Inspired 10th Studio Album ”Retrospect [ft. Too $hort, 21 Savage, Snoop Dogg & More]

• Crews
• May 15, 2026

Dr. Cheyenne Bryant Addresses Growing Credentials Controversy During Appearance on The Marissa Mitchell Show [Video]

• Crews
• May 14, 2026