Janet Jackson’s upcoming tour to have #MeToo checks for safety for workers

Superstar of the ‘Rhythm Nation’, she is setting rules in place ahead of her ninth concert tour.
An inside source revealed that, as Janet Jackson gears up for her “Together Again” world tour, the singer plans to implement #MeToo checks to ensure everyone is working under safe and comfortable conditions.
An insider said that Jackson’s gesture is to curate a non-toxic environment for her tour crew, according to The Sun.
The source said that everyone from her dancers and bandmates to crew and general staff will be vetted with background checks to ensure they don’t have a history of abuse. ”
“Although it’s not cheap, for Janet and those close to her, creating a safe and kind work environment is more important than profits.”
She also wants a completely non-toxic working environment for all her staff and by implementing these early checks she is reducing the risk.
The source said that the upcoming tour is a massive undertaking and is expected to make $85 million. “Janet’s show is too big and important to have any problems,” the source said.
There is nothing new about such steps. Several news sources previously reported that Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé Knowles-Carter implemented #MeToo checks for her Renaissance album, investigating producers and rejecting artists who had a history of abuse or harassment.
It was reported by sources that Jackson’s “Together Again” tour will celebrate the 50th anniversary of her entrance into the entertainment industry, with a spotlight on two of her most acclaimed and beloved albums, Janet (1993) and The Velvet Rope (1997).
The 40-date tour will start on April 14 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida and will conclude on June 21 in Seattle.
Rapper Ludacris is reportedly in the tour lineup as Jackson’s special guest, which is a bonus.