Jackson 's Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990 became the most successful debut tour in history and set a record for the fastest sell-out of Japan 's Tokyo Dome . She established the " Rhythm Nation Scholarship , " donating funds from the tour to various educational programs . As Jackson began her tour , she was acknowledged for the cultural impact of her music . Joel Selvin of the '' San Francisco Chronicle '' wrote " the 23-year-old has been making smash hit records for four years , becoming a fixture on MTV and a major role model to teenage girls across the country " , and William Allen , then-executive vice president of the United Negro College Fund , told the '' Los Angeles Times '' , " Jackson is a role model for all young people to emulate and the message she has gotten to the young people of this country through the lyrics of ' Rhythm Nation 1814 ' is having positive effects . " She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of her impact on the recording industry and philanthropic endeavors . The massive success experienced by Jackson placed her in league with Michael Jackson , Madonna , and Tina Turner for her achievements and influence . '' Ebony '' magazine remarked : " No individual or group has impacted the world of entertainment as have Michael and Janet Jackson , " arguing that despite many imitators , few could surpass Jackson 's " stunning style and dexterity . " With her recording contract under A&M Records fulfilled in 1991 , she signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Virgin Records — estimated between thirty-two to fifty million dollars — making her the highest paid recording artist at the time . The recording contract also established her reputation as the " Queen of Pop . " In 1992 , Jackson provided guest vocals on Luther Vandross 's " The Best Things in Life Are Free " , becoming a top ten '' Billboard '' hit and reaching the top ten internationally
Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990
Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990
Janet Jackson