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Janet Jackson Designer Claims Super Bowl Incident Was Planned

Janet Jackson's designer says Super Bowl halftime incident was intentionally planned by Justin Timberlake.

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Nov 5, 2026

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Janet Jackson Designer Claims Super Bowl Incident Was Planned

Janet Jackson's designer says Super Bowl halftime incident was intentionally planned by Justin Timberlake.

In brief

Janet Jackson's designer says Super Bowl halftime incident was intentionally planned by Justin Timberlake. Janet Jackson's 2004 Super Bowl costume incident was allegedly planned by Justin Timberlake, per her designer. Originally reported by VICE.

Super Bowl Halftime Show Incident

On February 1, 2004, Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show featured Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, P. Diddy, Nelly, Kid Rock, and Jessica Simpson.

Costume Incident During Performance

Justin Timberlake tore a portion of Janet Jackson's costume during 'Rock Your Body', exposing her breasts to 150 million viewers.

Designer Claims Incident Was Planned

Designer Claims Incident Was Planned

Wayne Scot Lukas, Janet Jackson's designer at the time, claims the incident was intentionally planned by Justin Timberlake.

Designer Calls for Truth

Lukas says Justin Timberlake must tell the truth in his upcoming Apple TV docuseries about the incident.

The short version

Janet Jackson's 2004 Super Bowl costume incident was allegedly planned by Justin Timberlake, per her designer.

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