Janet Jackson Receives #OUT100 Icon Award [Video]

[Nikki B.]

 

Over the course of Janet Jackson‘s illustrious career, the Queen of Pop has been an ardent advocate for the LGBTQ community.

 

It’s fitting then that the â€˜Feedback’ singer was honored with the #OUT100 Music Icon Award.

 

The elaborate ceremony, which was was put on by Out Magazine, took place at the Altman Building in New York last night.

 

Glowing in fierce fine form, the 51 year old posed it up on the arrivals carpet and gave an impassioned speech thanking the community for their fearlessness.

 

More pics and her moving acceptance await after the jump…

 

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Looking snatched for a commendable cause. We love us some Janet!

 

Folk can catch Ms. Jackson on the road during the final stretch of her much praised ‘State Of The World Tour.’

 

Your thoughts?

ThatGrapeJuice

[Anri Sonohara]

Congrats Janet!

 

Miss Jackson if you're nasty!

[Nikki B.]

Videos on Red Carpet:

 

 

 

[Nikki B.]

Videos of her speech for receiving the Icon Award: