Saturday (Oct. 7) marked the 20th anniversary of Janet Jackson‘s groundbreaking and iconic album, ‘The Velvet Rope‘ and the singers fans have been celebrating along with her.
Anyone who remembers that album knows that it was one of THE best Janet eras of her historic career. From the ground breaking ‘Velvet Rope Tour‘ to the imagery, and the album itself, which touched on some deep and dark topics that Janet had never tackled before on previous works. The singer opened up on domestic abuse/violence, homosexuality, depression and so much more.
Janet took to social media on Saturday to acknowledge the album and what it meant for her.
Thank you to ALL of my beautiful fans across the world, today we celebrate 20 Years of The Velvet Rope with @spotify https://t.co/huwpYygYbX https://t.co/AAlRZNMbKj
— Janet Jackson (@JanetJackson) October 7, 2017
We have a special need
To feel that we belong
Come with me inside
Inside my velvet rope.
20 years ago today. #TheVelvetRope pic.twitter.com/hq5gL5kCZf— Janet Jackson (@JanetJackson) October 7, 2017
One of Janet’s biggest fans, Kelly Rowland took to social media to share a stunning image of herself recreating one of Janet’s iconic looks from the albums artwork.
Forever a mood. #TheVelvetRope ❤️ pic.twitter.com/tGK7JAIFyJ
— KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) October 7, 2017
Get into a few other fans homages.
Happy 20th birthday to best album by a female artist the velvet rope. #TheVelvetRope #JanetJackson pic.twitter.com/hEyiTM1loI
— JamesBishop (@JAMESBISHOP2347) October 7, 2017
happy 20th birthday to #TheVelvetRope! an incredible album + era. thank u @JanetJackson for always being fearless in your art. #VelvetRope20 pic.twitter.com/rQQhSGXLBs
— Mark Sundstrom (@106th) October 7, 2017
“The Velvet Rope” turns 20!@JanetJackson @flytetymejam @virginrecords #JanFam #JanetJackson #TheVelvetRope20 #TheVelvetRope pic.twitter.com/rOdtNTERN6
— Janet Serbia (@JNTSRB) October 7, 2017
When someone plays any song off @JanetJackson #TheVelvetRope pic.twitter.com/jqBFpJV4Gx
— Janet the Goddess (@1goddessrp) October 7, 2017
Any of you catch “The Velvet Rope” Tour? One of my regrets pic.twitter.com/1ulCxKwera #TheVelvetRope #20thAnniversary #VR20 #JanetJackson
— LizzLocker (@Lizzs_Lockeroom) October 6, 2017
.@janetmock discusses the impact #TheVelvetRope had on her life & the inspiration behind her name @JanetJackson #TheVelvetRope20 pic.twitter.com/2nRSU0dxSg
— JanetSource (@JanetSource) October 7, 2017
This album remains next level. #TheVelvetRope pic.twitter.com/r9jybecgWH
— SpookyScarySkeletonz (@neonandnoise) September 10, 2017
Bout to watch the #QueenOfPop #GreatestLivingEntertainerOfAllTime Janet Jackson #TheVelvetRope Tour CHOW! pic.twitter.com/ALHKx3mKGT
— Satisfy Me (@SatisfyMePlease) July 31, 2017
#TheVelvetRope turned 20 years old today. Thanks for making me feel special, @janetjackson. pic.twitter.com/PtIzlGEl2a
— markchappelle (@markchappelle) October 8, 2017