Janet Jackson: Son Eissa doesn’t know Mom is Famous, but Friends are ‘Putting it together’
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Janet JacksonThe little boy is still not able to grasp his mom’s icon status.
Appearing on Today Friday morning: To discuss her newly announced Together Again tour this spring, her first in nearly four yearsThe singer of “That’s The Way Love Goes” spoke out about how being a mom has helped her grow in her career.
The Today Jackson was asked by crew if she had a son Eissa5 year old ‘put it all together’ when it comes to his mom and the fame she holds.
The 56-year old shared that he believes his friends are beginning to put it together for him. “Because I have kept him away from that, actually.”
Jackson welcomed son Eissa, 5, January 2017 with ex-husband Wissam al Mana.
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The “Rhythm Nation” singer confirmed that “new music will be available,” just in time for the tour.
A featured cover model for Essence‘s July/August issue earlier this year, Jackson said that while she remains passionate about her career, it’s taken a backseat to motherhood in recent years.
She said, “Even though it is something I absolutely love, but it still remains my work, my occupation.” “There will be music at one point. When exactly? It’s too early to say, but it will come. It is too wonderful to not do it. This is all I know. There’s so much that I want to do — but my number one job is being a mama.”
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Since welcoming Eissa to the family, Jackson has mostly remained in the background. source told PEOPLE in February The star has a new perspective because of motherhood.
The insider said that while she was a successful entertainer and worker, she now enjoys being a mother with the same passion. “She is so happy and finds new meaning in life.
To celebrate his birthday Jackson shared an adorable message via Instagram in January. He wrote: “You’re growing so fast. Such an intelligent beautiful boy. We wish you many magical moments in your life.
The singer of “Together Again”. previously revealed Eissa loves music and has been playing the drums with a Questlove kit.