Adam Levine tears off his shirt at Super Bowl leaving Janet Jackson fans outraged over gender double standards

The 'Girls Like You' hitman was also criticized on social media for his 'dad dancing' as rapper Travis Scott performed his hit song 'Sicko Mode'
UPDATED FEB 4, 2019

As if performing at the controversial show wasn't enough, Maroon 5's frontman Adam Levine got called out for flashing his nipples during their Super Bowl LIII half-time show at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. "Super Bowl halftime nipple rules feel inconsistent," 'Always Late ESPN' host Katie Nolan tweeted.

It became a big deal because back in 2004, disgraced Viacom CEO Les Moonves tried to destroy Janet Jackson's career after her infamous 'wardrobe malfunction' alongside Justin Timberlake at the half-time show. The 52-year old diva's nipples were exposed for about half a second, but the FCC went on to fine CBS $550K, reports the Daily Mail.

Adam Levine of Maroon 5 performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Adam Levine of Maroon 5 performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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