Late iconic singer Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson did not make it to the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday as her aunt, Janet Jackson created history by winning the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-janet-jackson-creates-history-by-becoming-the-first-black-woman-to-win-billboard-icon-award-138744">Billboard Icon Award</a> -- &nbsp;a first for any black woman. As other family members and fans cheered Janet when she came to receive the award, Jackson family’s supporters missed Paris at the event and started rumours of a rift.&nbsp;

Rubbishing all such allegations baseless, Paris shared a post congratulating her aunt, before posting a lengthy message on her Instagram stories addressing those who criticised her absence.

She wrote: “Dear social media followers, friends, stalkers, lovers and haters, and fellow moonwalkers: Please do not tell me/demands/try to control how I handle my relationship with the people in my life, specifically my family. As amazing and as s***ty as things can be, it is no one’s business but ours. I understand that some of you feel some sort of connection or need to be a part of our lives considering you watched us grow up. However, I am handling my situation exactly how my father did. And I am happy keeping it that way. I will always have love and respect for my family. ALWAYS. There is nothing more or less than that, that you need to know.”

She continued, “Every family has their moments of trauma, heartbreak, separation, love, oneness, tribe, pain, everything. EVERY FAMILY. My family, specifically, and a good number of others…well, our drama is broadcasted worldwide through media. But that doesn’t mean our family issues are any different from yours. Ours are just made public. Every level has another devil. Every life has their own s*** to deal with. We ain’t inferior or superior to y’all. We’re all f***ing human. So let’s act like it.

In the end, she wrote: “I appreciate any and every person reading this and I’m grateful for everything in my life, positive and negative.”

In another news, Paris hit back at people who concluded that something was wrong with her behaviour. To this, she said, “So apparently people think I’m about to die,” Paris said in an Instagram video last month. “My therapist texted me about it laughing though, so that’s good… So I guess to the family members that are talking to all of these news outlets saying they’re worried about me: When is the last time you called me? [My brother] Prince isn’t worried. Why? Because we talk all the time. We hang out. If you’re worried about me, call me.”

Janet Jackson won the Billboard Icon Award on Sunday

Late iconic singer Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson did not make it to the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday as her aunt, Janet Jackson created history by winning the Billboard Icon Award -- a first for any black woman. As other family members and fans cheered Janet when she came to receive the award, Jackson family’s supporters missed Paris at the event and started rumours of a rift. Rubbishing all such allegations baseless, Paris shared a post congratulating her aunt, before posting a lengthy message on her Instagram stories addressing those who criticised her absence. She wrote: “Dear social media followers, friends, stalkers, lovers and haters, and fellow moonwalkers: Please do not tell me/demands/try to control how I handle my relationship with the people in my life, specifically my family. As amazing and as s***ty as things can be, it is no one’s business but ours. I understand that some of you feel some sort of connection or need to be a part of our lives considering you watched us grow up. However, I am handling my situation exactly how my father did. And I am happy keeping it that way. I will always have love and respect for my family. ALWAYS. There is nothing more or less than that, that you need to know.” She continued, “Every family has their moments of trauma, heartbreak, separation, love, oneness, tribe, pain, everything. EVERY FAMILY. My family, specifically, and a good number of others…well, our drama is broadcasted worldwide through media. But that doesn’t mean our family issues are any different from yours. Ours are just made public. Every level has another devil. Every life has their own s*** to deal with. We ain’t inferior or superior to y’all. We’re all f***ing human. So let’s act like it. In the end, she wrote: “I appreciate any and every person reading this and I’m grateful for everything in my life, positive and negative.” In another news, Paris hit back at people who concluded that something was wrong with her behaviour. To this, she said, “So apparently people think I’m about to die,” Paris said in an Instagram video last month. “My therapist texted me about it laughing though, so that’s good… So I guess to the family members that are talking to all of these news outlets saying they’re worried about me: When is the last time you called me? [My brother] Prince isn’t worried. Why? Because we talk all the time. We hang out. If you’re worried about me, call me.”

Paris Jackson, criticised for not attending Janet's Billboard Awards performance, hits back at trollers!

Janet Jackson is back and with what a bang! The 52-year-old won the Billboard Icon Award, a first for any black woman on Sunday as she spoke about #MeToo, glorious moment in history for change and belief in God who makes it all possible.&nbsp;

Singer Bruno Mars called Janet to stage as he welcomed her with: "The name Jackson represents artistic genius and iconic performance. The Jacksons are music royalty and the first family of entertainment. She is an activist. She's a humanitarian. She's a powerful woman."

In her acceptance speech, as the crowd chanted her name and cheered her on, Janet said: I believe that, for all of our challenges, we live at a glorious moment in history. At long last, women have made it clear that we will no longer be controlled, manipulated, or abused. I stand with those women and with those men equally outraged by discrimination, who support us in heart and mind.”

She went on to thank God for everything and said, "My prayer is that, weary of such noise, we will turn back to the source of all calmness, that source is God. Everything we lack, God has in abundance: Compassion, sensitivity, patience and boundless love. I thank God for giving me the precious energy that lets me live my life as an artist. Who every single day seeks to expand my capacity to love.”

At the music awards, Janet performed to a medley of Nasty, If and Throb - in her first televised performance in the US for nine years.

The singer has famously identified with the ideas of feminism and own identity. She has previously sung songs on domestic abuse like What About and Lessons Learned.&nbsp;

Listen to her full speech here:&nbsp;

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With the Billboard Icon Award, Janet becomes the only seventh artist ever to win the award -- after Prince, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Cher, Neil Diamond and Janet's former backing dancer Jennifer Lopez.

Other prizes of the night went to Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar, The BBMAs also paid tributes to dance musician Avicii and the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting.

In her acceptance speech, Janet spoke about #MeToo and glorious moment in history as 'women have made it clear that we will no longer be controlled, manipulated, or abused'.

Janet Jackson is back and with what a bang! The 52-year-old won the Billboard Icon Award, a first for any black woman on Sunday as she spoke about #MeToo, glorious moment in history for change and belief in God who makes it all possible. Singer Bruno Mars called Janet to stage as he welcomed her with: "The name Jackson represents artistic genius and iconic performance. The Jacksons are music royalty and the first family of entertainment. She is an activist. She's a humanitarian. She's a powerful woman." In her acceptance speech, as the crowd chanted her name and cheered her on, Janet said: I believe that, for all of our challenges, we live at a glorious moment in history. At long last, women have made it clear that we will no longer be controlled, manipulated, or abused. I stand with those women and with those men equally outraged by discrimination, who support us in heart and mind.” She went on to thank God for everything and said, "My prayer is that, weary of such noise, we will turn back to the source of all calmness, that source is God. Everything we lack, God has in abundance: Compassion, sensitivity, patience and boundless love. I thank God for giving me the precious energy that lets me live my life as an artist. Who every single day seeks to expand my capacity to love.” At the music awards, Janet performed to a medley of Nasty, If and Throb - in her first televised performance in the US for nine years. The singer has famously identified with the ideas of feminism and own identity. She has previously sung songs on domestic abuse like What About and Lessons Learned. Listen to her full speech here: After rocking the stage with her incredible performance, @JanetJackson accepts the 2018 #BBMAs Icon Award! #ICON_JANET pic.twitter.com/S7nDbrGJQI — Billboard Music Awards (@BBMAs) May 21, 2018 × With the Billboard Icon Award, Janet becomes the only seventh artist ever to win the award -- after Prince, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Cher, Neil Diamond and Janet's former backing dancer Jennifer Lopez. Other prizes of the night went to Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar, The BBMAs also paid tributes to dance musician Avicii and the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting.

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Paris Jackson, criticised for not attending Janet's Billboard Awards performance, hits back at trollers!

Janet Jackson makes history by becoming first black woman to win Billboard Icon Award