Jennifer Lopez opened the American Music Awards with her glamorous electrifying performance, where she was seen kissing multiple background dancers, including men and women which has sparket queerbaiting allegations from social media users all over the internet.
Performance at the Biggest Stage
JLo set the stage on fire after performing her hit tracks, including “Dance Again,” while also paying tribute to Kendrick Lamar by his hit songs ‘Squabble Up’ and globally famous Drake diss ‘Not Like Us’. She sparked controversy when JLo decided to briefly make out with her background dancers, some of whom were women, during her performance of ‘Lose Control’
“I had to kick things off by turning it up to the biggest songs of the year and dancing my heart out for all of you, but tonight, the spotlight belongs to you, because this is the world’s largest fan-voted award show where you decide the winners,” She said after her performance.
Social Media Reacts to Queerbaiting
In what seems to be a PR stunt to increase her decreasing popularity in the American crowd, the singer has yet to speak out and comment on the controversy.
“When all else fails, queerbait for attention,” one person wrote on X as another said, “So unnecessary. Made me think instantly of Madonna and Britney, please be original next time.”
“Jlo’s PR is so late that was considered shocking 20 years ago now is just nothing new it’s been done and redone” A user on Reddit commented.
Divorce With Ben Affleck
Fans also speculate a connection between the kiss and her recent divorce from actor Ben Affleck in February. “The reason Jennifer Lopez was kissing female dancers had everything to do with Ben Affleck,” A social media user speculated.
Besides attempts at queerbaiting for clout like many other celebrities, JLo is looking to make a comeback into the music industry; her performance at the AMAs might not have been the best starting point, but it stands as a starting point nonetheless.
