"There were no such things as pop divas before Janet" - Lizzo calls Janet Jackson the 'Queen of Pop'

Lizzo, 36, recently addressed Janet Jackson as the "true Queen of Pop," which incited a discussion among pop culture fans. She was recently seen chatting on the Sibling Rivalry podcast, and some of her responses are making the headlines.

Fans, especially admirers of Britney Spears, are strongly reacting to the Juice singer's conversation with Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change.

Expressing her affection and support for Janet Jackson, Lizzo shared,

"There were no such things as Pop divas before Janet."

Dragging Madonna into her statement, she further added,

"Janet was first. She was famous when Madonna was a kid watching her on television."

Lizzo firmly believed that Janet Jackson is the "Queen of Pop"

Recalling netizens' reaction after she called Janet Jackson the "Queen of Pop" earlier, Lizzo spoke with Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change about the reason behind her bold remark and admiration for the Rock With U singer.

She said,

"I have to really clear up some s**t up. People came for me on the Internet because I said Janet Jackson is the Queen of Pop."

She further continued:

"Here is why I said Janet is the Queen of Pop...Britney Spears is doing a Janet impression."

She feels Janet set the stage for several talented artists of today's generation, such as Britney Spears. While acknowledging the influence of world-renowned pop singers such as Cher and Madonna, she remarked how Janer was the first to lay the foundation, as per a Tribune report.

The singer-rapper elaborated,

"I’m just putting it out there, it’s not about who’s better, it’s about who was first."

Bringing Spears into her discussion on pop culture and pop musicians, the About Damn Time singer explained,

"Britney Spears is doing a Janet impression – and she said it."

The singer's views on several distinguished artists fueled an uproar on social media. Pop culture fans are slamming her for her remarks. Britney's fans are infuriated to hear their idol is doing an impression of Janet Jackson.

X user @mazzypopstar reacted to a clip of the Sibling Rivalry podcast and wrote,

"lizzo has lost her mind"

X user @breatheonmiley reacted to Lizzo's statement about Britney.

"Nobody thinks of THE Britney Spears as a Janet Jackson impersonator. She literally crafted her own sound and imagery at 16 and became the blueprint for every new pop girl. Worry about your career lasting one summer and your latest tweet not even crossing 100 likes"

Admirers and supporters are ushering in with their responses online, most of them being in favor of Spears. It seems they are unhappy listening to the impersonator tag.