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- culture
- July 9, 2018
Janet Jackson opens up about losing her father Joe
The singer also dedicated "Together Again" to him Sunday night at Essence Fest.
\"I think my father would've said, 'Janet please, finish what you started. And I will be there with you every step of the way in your heart. So here I am,\" she said onstage to applause.
Jackson then dedicated \"Together Again\" to her late father, who died last month after battling health issues, including a recent bout with cancer. He was 89.
The \"Miss You Much\" singer was one of four headliners, who performed during Essence Festival weekend inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, including Erykah Badu, Jill Scott along with Mary J. Blige. Queen Latifah also took the stage.
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