VIDEO : Janet Jackson Opens Up About Joe Jackson's Death During Concert

Rob Latour/REX/Shutterstock Janet Jackson addressed the recent death of her father Joe Jackson Sunday night during New Orleans? Essence Fest. ?Quite honest, it was really hard for me,? an emotional Janet admitted of her father?s death to the crowd (via The Hollywood Reporter). I didn?t know how to move forward, if I should cancel this festival or cancel the entire tour.? While the Jackson family patriarch is credited with thrusting his children into the spotlight and nurturing the careers of Michael, Janet and the Jackson 5, Michael would later accuse him of severe child abuse.