Over 20 years ago, sports history was made in the weirdest possible way. In 2004, both Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson performed together at the Super Bowl halftime show. During the performance, Jackson’s nipple came out, triggering a shockwave of controversy that continues to this day.
Much of the shock surrounding this moment has stayed the same over the years. But one major thing has changed: whereas people once blamed Janet Jackson for the so-called “wardrobe malfunction,” people are increasingly blaming Justin Timberlake for what went down. What changed after all this time, and what are people now saying about these two controversial musicians? Keep reading to find out!
A major Super Bowl team-up
Every year, the Super Bowl delivers a performance from one of the hottest musicians in the country. For example, Bad Bunny will be performing at the next Super Bowl, and there’s already major buzz (not to mention major controversy) about his upcoming appearance. Back in 2004, though, the Super Bowl upped the ante by giving us not one but two major superstar performers: Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake.
Together, they sang Timberlake’s hit song “Rock Your Body,” and everything went fine for most of the tune. But things went south when Timberlake sang the lyrics “gonna have you naked by the end of this song.” Seemingly matching actions to words, he then grabbed Jackson’s breast, intending to pull her top down and show everyone her lacy bra.
Unfortunately, he managed to pull down both her corset and her bra. Just like that, Jackson’s nipple was exposed to millions of viewers, and her career was never the same.
Janet Jackson Was the Real Victim Of Her Wardrobe Malfunction
