20 years ago: the first MTV Icon special honors Janet Jackson in 2001 (March 13)

[PokemonSpears]

 

On March 13, 2001, the first ever MTV Icon special took place at Sony Picture Studios in Culver City honoring Janet Jackson's career. MTV Icon was a series of annual special concerts that took place from 2001 to 2004.

Several artists participated in the ceremony performing Janet's his: Outkast, Destiny's Child, Macy Gray, NSYNC, Pink, Usher, Mýa, Buckcherry and Janet Jackson herself closed the show performing her hit All for You. 

Presenters included Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Aaliyah, Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

 

 

[Thecodeman25]

MTV used to be IT man. 

[princessmimi]

Lol I just noticed that Jessica has one big ol eye while the other one is small

 

[nwonder]

I miss the early 2000s

Baby girl Aaliyah 

 

... and damn at Janet’s and Michelle Williams abs

 

[Stefani]

The Black Britney.  Also omg 2001's fashion was awful; way too much demin. 

[FemmeFataleBrit]

I love seeing Janet being celebrated! 
 

On a side note, Usher looks totally hot as always and coming from a girl, Janet’s b**bs looked incredible for someone who was in her mid-to-late 30s! 

[ThisMeowBiteback]

I was so mad Britney didn’t get to tribute her 

[Isla]

Damn the fashion

[Korb]

Janet looks amazing!

 

[ExhaleSpamBot]

I remember this! The tributes were good and Janet killed it at the end !

 

I love janet jackson, she has some of the best albums, ever!

[rik]

Justin looking like he stepped off the set of the Matrix sequels 

[DignifiedLove]

The early 2000s were truly the peak of pop culture and 2001 was probably the greatest year of music during the 21st century. I mean, look at that powerhouse celebrity rollout.