Janet Jackson‘s paying homage to arguably the largest second of her profession … ‘trigger considered one of her dancers grabbed her chest from behind throughout her current present — and, it is fairly clearly a “Nipplegate” reference.

The singer-songwriter took the stage at Resorts World in Vegas Monday … and, whereas outfitted in a good black leather-based bodysuit, a dancer got here up and ran his arms over Jackson’s chest … whereas Ms. Jackson seemed able to get ‘Nasty’ with it.

Jackson’s bought her arms above her head right here … letting her dancer seize every part he is gotta for the efficiency — identical to Justin Timberlake did at Tremendous Bowl XXXVIII in 2004.

For those who do not keep in mind — however actually, how might anybody overlook? — Janet carried out with JT in Houston, Texas greater than 20 years in the past … when, throughout a medley of their hit songs Justin ripped off a part of Janet’s costume. The transfer revealed Jackson’s proper breast and nipple masking.

Within the wake of the incident, Janet handled every kind of scrutiny, and it quickly derailed her profession … and, JT by no means actually stepped as much as defend her. He finally apologized to Janet in 2021 — though, he sorta took it back earlier this year.

It’s funny Janet’s embracing this moment that nearly destroyed her career … especially at the end of a year so tumultuous for JT — who was arrested for DUI back in June and was the subject of public ridicule for his own wardrobe malfunction earlier this month.

Janet additionally turned her residency — which kicked off yesterday — right into a household affair … as eagle-eyed followers observed her mother Katherine turned as much as cheer her child lady on.