On This Day September 7 1984 – 18 Year Old Janet Jackson Eloped With Singer James DeBarge

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On This Day September 7 1984 – 18 Year Old Janet Jackson Eloped With Singer James DeBarge.

On this day September 7 1984, 18 year old Janet Jackson made headlines when she eloped with singer James DeBarge of the R&B group DeBarge. At the time, Janet was just beginning to step into the spotlight with her own career, while James was already known for hits with his family band. Their surprise marriage reflected the impulsive energy of youth and the glamorous yet complicated world of the music industry in the 80s.

The marriage was kept relatively quiet in the early days, but soon it...
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