Now, she's a sex symbol in her own right. In 1986, her groundbreaking album Control shattered her image as everybody's sweet little sister and laid the groundwork for an astonishing career full of record-breaking hits. From sex to social commentary, Janet has never shied away from any issue as long as it came with a funky beat. But she's never quite been able to shake her famous surname, which is loaded with stories ranging from typical family drama to downright bizarre behavior. Can you separate the fact from the fiction?
~Amanda Flinner
Interview with Jimmy Jam
Janet Jackson Songfacts
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