Ghanaian-American artist Amaarae has stirred the pot by declaring that Janet Jackson, rather than her legendary brother Michael Jackson, deserves the title “King of Pop.” In a recent interview with Pitchfork, the ‘Sad Girls Love Money’ singer lavished praise on Janet’s 1997 album ‘The Velvet Rope,’ calling it a masterpiece of vulnerability, sensuality, and experimentation.
She stated, “Every Janet Jackson album is incredible, but ‘The Velvet Rope’ stands above the rest. If I had been old enough in 1997, I would have played it on repeat. It’s raw, sexy, aggressive, and boundary-pushing. Janet, to me, is the true king of pop. No disrespect to Michael.”
Amaarae’s comments have reignited debates about pop royalty, with fans and critics weighing in on whether Janet’s innovative work has been overshadowed by her brother’s monumental legacy. Her bold assertion challenges long-held assumptions about who truly reigns in pop music.