Janet Jackson performs remix of "Nasty" featuring Tinashe’s viral hit

Janet Jackson delights fans with a remix of "Nasty" featuring Tinashe during her Together Again tour in Utah.

Janet Jackson delivered a memorable performance during her Together Again tour stop in Utah, remixing her iconic 1986 hit “Nasty” with Tinashe’s viral track of the same name. This unexpected mashup left the audience in awe and Tinashe herself expressed her excitement on social media, tweeting, “Woahhhhh …”

Woahhhhh … https://t.co/gXmj13W0nV

— TINASHE (@Tinashe) June 15, 2024

Tinashe has long admired Janet Jackson in an interview with ‘That Grape Juice’  often cited her as one of her biggest inspirations.

A few years ago, Tinashe also tweeted about her admiration for Jackson, calling her one of her “biggest idols” and naming Jackson’s 1997 album, "The Velvet Rope," as her favorite album of all time. This recent remix marks a full-circle moment for Tinashe, who has been vocal about how much Jackson’s work has influenced her own music.

Tinashe’s “Nasty” has become a viral sensation on TikTok, and users on the platform have even remixed it with Beach House’s “Space Song.” Tinashe recently performed the hit on late-night television, marking her first solo charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 as an independent release.

Janet Jackson’s decision to incorporate Tinashe’s “Nasty” into her tour setlist highlights the song’s impact and Tinashe’s rising star power. Jackson's Together Again tour celebrates her illustrious career, with this mashup being one of many highlights. This performance not only honors Tinashe but also demonstrates Jackson’s ability to remain relevant and connected to the next generation of artists.

Previously, Jackson has shown appreciation for contemporary artists by incorporating Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” into her “Nasty” track during her tour, although Lamar has not publicly reacted.