Elton John slams Janet Jackson, accuses her of ‘lip-syncing’

Elton John has accused singer Janet Jackson of lip-syncing during her live shows.

Not one to mince his words, British musician Elton John has slammed singer Janet Jackson claiming she “lip syncs” during her live concerts. In an interview with the Rolling Stones magazine, John also expressed disagreement over the fact that music critics give the diva’s concerts rave reviews, reports aceshowbiz.com.

British singer Elton John also expressed disagreement over the fact that music critics give the diva’s concerts rave reviews. (AP)

“You know, f**king music magazines writing a review of Janet Jackson saying, ‘This is the greatest show - four and a half stars.’ It’s f**king lip-synced,” John claimed.

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“Hello! That’s not a show! I’d rather go and see a drag queen. F**k off,” he added. Jackson, who collaborated with John on the 1999 hit I Know the Truth, has yet to respond to his accusation.

Listen to the 1999 hit I Know the Truth by Elton John and Janet Jackson here:

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She is now gearing up to resume her tour, which comes in support of her 2015 comeback album Unbreakable, after rescheduling a number of its shows due to her health condition.