Janet Jackson’s 2015 comeback tour was meant to be her triumphant return. After surviving the infamous Super Bowl scandal, she was ready to reclaim her place as a pop icon.

But as the tour dates approached, strange obstacles emerged: venues canceled without explanation, radio stations refused to play her singles, and ticket sales plummeted in cities where she’d always sold out.

For years, fans and industry insiders couldn’t understand why. Now, leaked corporate documents have revealed a devastating truth—Les Moonves, the powerful CEO of CBS, had been sabotaging Janet’s career from the shadows for over a decade.

Janet’s journey began in a cramped house in Gary, Indiana, as the youngest of nine children in the Jackson family. Her father, Joe, ruled with discipline and high expectations, pushing his children into music from a young age. Janet’s childhood was filled with rehearsals, performances, and the pressure to live up to the family name. By her teens, Janet was already a seasoned performer, but she longed for independence and control over her own career.

Her breakout came with the album “Control” in 1986, which marked her emergence as a powerful solo artist. Hits like “What Have You Done for Me Lately?” and “Nasty” showcased her defiance and individuality. She followed with “Rhythm Nation 1814,” an album that tackled racism, poverty, and social change, cementing her reputation as both an entertainer and an activist.

Janet’s career soared through the 1990s with albums like “Janet” and “The Velvet Rope,” which explored themes of sexuality, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. She was open about her struggles with body image and mental health, using her music to connect with fans on a deeper level. Her tours broke records, and she became one of the most influential female artists in history.

But everything changed in 2004 during the Super Bowl halftime show, when Justin Timberlake accidentally exposed Janet in a split-second “wardrobe malfunction.” The incident triggered a media firestorm, and the backlash was swift and severe. Les Moonves, angered by what he believed was a deliberate act, demanded a personal apology from Janet.

When she refused, Moonves orchestrated a campaign to blacklist her across Viacom-owned radio and TV stations. Her music was pulled from playlists, and partnerships vanished. The punishment was relentless and personal, casting a shadow over her career for years.

Even as Janet tried to move forward, Moonves continued to block her opportunities. When she published a memoir through a CBS imprint, he reportedly exploded in anger. The 2021 documentary “Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson” exposed the full extent of Moonves’s vendetta, including emails and orders to keep her off the air.

Despite these obstacles, Janet persevered. Her 2015 album “Unbreakable” debuted at number one, and her world tour grossed millions, though it faced challenges from rescheduled dates and lawsuits. She continued to perform, earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and signing major contracts, but the scars from the sabotage lingered.

Today, Janet Jackson’s story is no longer just about fame or scandal. It’s about resilience in the face of corporate revenge, personal trauma, and public humiliation. She continues to perform, create new music, and inspire fans, proving that even after being sabotaged, her spirit—and her talent—remain unbreakable.