We all love Janelle Monáe, and when it comes to performances, she is always on point, but if you checked social media following her 2025 Grammys performance, her impersonation of Michael Jackson during the tribute for the late Quincy Jones was a rare miss.

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The talented multi-hyphenate and 10-time Grammy-nominated artist took on the task of performing Michael Jackson’s iconic record “Don’t Stop’ Til You Get Enough,” a song produced by Jones as part of the tribute that also featured performances from Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, and more.

Jones has won 28 Grammy Awards throughout his career, and his most recent win came in 2018 for Best Music Film category for the short Quincy.

Will Smith, who worked with Jones on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air sitcom, ended his awards show hiatus after the slap heard around the world to introduce the segment.

Janelle Monáe at the 67th GRAMMY Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena on February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Source: Christopher Polk / Getty

Monáe had MJ’s signature look down, rocking a sparkly tuxedo that would have made him proud, complete with bedazzled socks and penny loafers.

She also had the dance moves down, flawlessly executing the moonwalk, which got a massive rise out of the crowd, before taking off her jacket, revealing an “I [heart] QJ” t-shirt honoring the producer who passed away on Nov 3, 2024, at age 91 and chucking into the crowd where Taylor Swift caught it and proceeded to wear it.

#NEWS: The moment Taylor Swift snatches Janelle Monáe’s jacket at the GRAMMYs! 😂#Grammys2025 #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/KJP1s8IlHv

— Mar(Midnights & TTPD)🤍🌙🤍 (@StopYoureLosing) February 3, 2025

Social Media Had Thoughts About Janelle Monáe’s Performance

The performance impressed some viewers. “Janelle Monáe the PERFORMER. PLEASE PUT RESPECT ON HER NAME,” one post on X, formerly Twitter, read. 

Janelle Monae, y’all! 👑 pic.twitter.com/KyRa7pRRFV

— BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) February 3, 2025