Singer Alicia Keys responded to the news Janet Jackson would date her. The “All For You” singer was once asked if she were to date a woman, who it be, and she replied that she’d date Keys.
The interview recently resurfaced after Jackson’s documentary, Janet, aired on Lifetime and A&E for two nights beginning on Jan. 28.
In an interview in 2008 with E! Online, the “Control” singer was asked if she was a lesbian who she would like to date. Jackson replied that she’d date Alicia Keys.
“I think I would pick Alicia Keys,” replied Jackson. “I think she’s wonderful.”
Keys posted a clip from the article on her Instagram page with her response.
“I always knew I was BAE ,” wrote Keys. “But when @janetjackson says it 💥💥💥💥,. Make sure you watch OUR Sis, THE ICON’s Doc 💯💯💯💯💯 . #janetjacksondoc #janetjackson.”
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Celebrities agreed on both singers’ beauty and noted Keys was a great choice. Openly gay singer Brandi Carlile commented on the post and co-signed the statements.
“Ok. Props for life,” she wrote. “The lesbians now bow down to you.”
“Well, hot dayumn!!!!!!! …. Where is the lie? Gorgeous gorgeous women. Yes.”
“The og girl crush wym 😍😍 .”
“I kinda did feel some kind of way !!!! 👑👑👑,” she wrote.