Janet Jackson added a sentimental touch to the ’90s pop star’s glam look at the 2026 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

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The longtime entertainer wore low-rise, wide-leg pinstripe pants with a slightly oversized fit. Jackson’s shoes were hidden by the cuffs at the bottom of her pants, and the rest of her look recalled authentic ’90s layering elements and other details.
Jackson added a pinstripe white dress shirt to match the pants. The “Feedback” artist wore a gray T-shirt with “2Pac” embossed in a bluish-gray font over a collared dress shirt. The T-shirt pays homage to 90s rapper Tupac Shakur, with whom Jackson co-starred in the 1993 film Poetic Justice. 2026 marks 30 years since Shakur’s murder.

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Earl Gibson III
Jackson added more accessories and statement pieces to her outfit. The artist wore a black corset element at the waist under a thick black and silver belt, recalling the style sensibilities of the 90s and early 1990s.
The singer and actress wore layered bracelets and bangles on each wrist, a chain in her pants pocket, a large ring, silver earrings and a black fedora with birdcage elements and black fabric. Laurel Thomson styled Jackson.

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Earl Gibson III
The overall look brings back the edginess of pop divas of the past, with Jackson showcasing her penchant for retro-inspired looks and statement jewelry pieces.
Jackson’s 2026 BET Awards outfit blended ’90s edge and pop diva style with poignant sentimentality and a strong red carpet-worthy look.

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Earl Gibson III
The 2026 BET Awards, hosted by comedian and internet personality Dolski, took place Sunday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and celebrated the breakthrough Black creatives of the past year. The annual awards ceremony honors writers, musicians, filmmakers and more, and celebrates and uplifts Black culture. Singer Lauryn Hill won the Living Legend Icon Award, and “One Battle After Another” Oscar nominee Teyana Taylor won the Icon of the Year award.
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