February 14th, 2008
Beyonce’s Dad Responds to Aretha:
Beyonce’s father and manager Mathew Knowles has issued a response to Aretha Franklin’s comments about Beyonce introducing Tina Turner as the “Queen” at the Grammys. Aretha, known as the Queen of Soul, was miffed at the remark and told People in a statement yesterday: “I am not sure of whose toes I may have stepped on or whose ego I may have bruised between the Grammy writers and Beyonce, however I dismissed it as a cheap shot for controversy. In addition to that, I thank the Grammys and the voting academy for my 20th Grammy and love to Beyonce anyway.”
Her dad said Thursday in a statement to People magazine, “Something this ridiculous — it’s childish, it’s unprofessional. And it’s a sad day when egos get bruised because somebody used the word king, queen, prince or princess.”
I am actually quite surprised that Aretha was so upset about it.. Tina is just as deserving as a Queen because that girl really has a voice! I am really surprised that Beyonce’s dad even talked about it. You would think everyone would just ignore Aretha’s comment!
