Contributed by Jordyn Fields

Janet Jackson has announced her 12th studio album titled ‘Black Diamond.’ It will be followed up by a tour of the same name.

Jackson unveiled the news via her Instagram.

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Hey U Guys! I’ve heard all your wishes and now from my lips to your ears. I’m working on my new album and going on a brand new World Tour this summer! Both titled ✨ “Black Diamond”. ✨ — Black Diamonds are the toughest of all the diamonds, the hardest to cut. I see that as the hardest to hurt or destroy. There is a lot that I have endured. I see myself as a Black Diamond in its purest form. I’m a rock, I have ruff edges but I keep moving forward. I want to show you my strength as well as give you strength. — I love u guys so much and I’m #SoExcited to share this new era with you. See u soon! #BlackDiamond 🖤💎🍓😘 — A special pre-sale code will be sent ONLY to my mailing list subscribers tomorrow, Feb. 11! Click link in bio to sign-up for my mailing list on my website 🤗 Tickets go on-sale to the general public on February 13 at 12 pm! — 👉🏾 European & Additional World Dates To Be Announced!

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“Black Diamonds are the toughest of all the diamonds, the hardest to cut. I see that as the hardest to hurt or destroy,” writes Jackson. “I see myself as a Black Diamond in its purest form. I want to show you my strength as well as give you strength.”

Jackson is recently off  her ‘Metamorphasis’ Las Vegas residency that commemorated 30 years of ‘Rhythm Nation.’ The legendary pop star has wasted no time reclaiming her place at the top.

Ticket pre-sale starts on February 11 for those subscribed to the mailing list. General tickets go on sale February 13 at 12p.m.

Tour Dates

June 24: American Airlines Arena – Miami

June 26: Amway Center – Orlando, Florida

June 27: Amalie Arena – Tampa, Florida

June 29: State Farm Arena – Atlanta

July 1: Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, Tennessee

July 3: Essence Festival – New Orleans

July 5: Greensboro Coliseum Complex – Greensboro, North Carolina

July 7: Capital One Arena – Washington, DC

July 9: Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia

July 10: PPG Paints Arena – Pittsburg

July 12: Prudential Center – Newark, New Jersey

July 14: Madison Square Garden – New York

July 17: The Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino – Mashantucket, Connecticut

July 18: TD Garden – Boston

July 21: KeyBank Center – Buffalo, New York

July 22: Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, Ontario, Canada

July 24: Little Caesars Arena – Detroit

July 25: Cincinnati Music Festival – Ohio

July 27: United Center – Chicago

July 28: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse – Cleveland

July 31: Enterprise Center – St. Louis, Missouri

Aug. 1: KFC Yum! Center – Louisville, Kentucky

Aug. 3: American Airlines Center – Dallas

Aug. 5: Toyota Center – Houston

Aug. 7: AT&T Center – San Antonio, Texas

Aug. 9: Gila River Arena – Glendale, Arizona

Aug. 10: Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl – San Diego State University

Aug. 12: Staples Center – Los Angeles

Aug. 15: Honda Center – Anaheim, California

Aug. 17: Golden 1 Center – Sacramento, California

Aug. 18: SAP Center at San Jose – San Jose, California

Aug. 20: Moda Center – Portland

Aug. 22: Rogers Arena – Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada

Aug. 23: Tacoma Dome – Tacoma, Washington