Once it was confirmed that Justin Timberlake would be performing without Janet Jackson for Super Bowl LII, the legendary singer/actress’ fans definitely felt some kind of way. So to honor her legacy on Super Bowl Sunday, fans declared the day #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay. But unfortunately for Janet’s fans, there was one person who just refused to let her be great. Apparently, NFL analyst Michael Rapaport believes the reason Justin Timberlake was invited to perform is because Janet Jackson just isn’t “popping” anymore.
Not Poppin’?:
On February 4, Rapaport took to Twitter to address Janet’s fans who weren’t pleased with the Super Bowl halftime show. According to Bossip, he also downplayed the shade that’s been thrown her way. After the game, he tweeted, “Can anybody crying for Janet Jackson right now tell me the last Janet Jackson song that was popping? Motherf**ka’s wanna make nothing something 24/7/365 & Super Bowl Sunday.”
Check out the tweet:
Can anybody crying for Janet Jackson right now tell me the last Janet Jackson song that was popping?
Motherfucka’s wanna make nothing something 24/7/365 & Super Bowl Sunday— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) February 5, 2018
Dragged To Hell:
Of course, Janet’s fans didn’t take Rapaport’s words lightly. Shortly after he shared the tweet, Black Twitter clapped back in a major way blasting him for his offensive and belittling comments. Needless to say, Rapaport was dragged to hell for his seemingly disrespectful comments about Janet Jackson. To many fans, it doesn’t matter if she never releases a new record, she’s a legend in her own right.
Check out some of the tweets:
https://twitter.com/Willi_Mae/status/960523659248009216
Tonight we learned Michael Rappaport is just as dumb and racist as he looks
— Sophia Benoit (@1followernodad) February 5, 2018
Michael Rapaport is proving to be exactly who many of us thought he was. pic.twitter.com/0QKxmgFITC
— Preston “Highbrow Negro” Mitchum (@PrestonMitchum) February 5, 2018
Replace “Janet Jackson” with “Michael Rapaport” and “song” with “anything” https://t.co/2i7LlKc96E
— Jeff Johnson (@JeffJSays) February 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/southernjawn/status/960339668213657600
The irony that a NEVER-was is referring to a bona-fide LEGEND as a has-been. LMAO! And if my memory serves me correctly, didn't you have 1 line in Poetic Justice, STARRING @JanetJackson?!? Put some respect on her name, bihh! You'll NEVER reach her level of success & influence!
— Elgin Charles (@ElginCharles) February 5, 2018
Despite Rapaport’s support of Justin Timberlake, his halftime performance has received all kinds of mixed reviews. While many fans showed support for Justin, many weren’t too thrilled about his tribute to Prince. That tribute came less than a day after he was said to have told Sheila E. he would not be using Prince’s hologram for the show. However, it looks like he still opted to include Prince in the performance. That also ticked off fans. With all the backlash Justin has faced over the past couple months, it’s probably safe to say he’s no longer invited to the cookout.
