Mia’s Meddlings

“What’s Love Got To Do With It?”

During the Grammy’s, Beyonce introduced Tina Turner as “The Queen.” When Aretha Franklin heard that she got upset, so upset that she released a statement announcing and reminding everyone that she has always been known as the “Queen of Soul.”

Tina took her time responding to that insult … as any QUEEN would do because “She’s Simply The Best” and this is how she cleared up the misunderstanding to USA Today:

“Aretha has always been like that. We’ve always accepted that from her. She’s the queen of soul, and I’m the queen of rock ‘n’ roll. There were so many kings and queens there that night. Her ego must be so big to think she was the only one. That’s how queens are!”

The wig fight is on! Here is Aretha’s response to Tina:

“I have always appreciated what Tina Turner has to offer and had quietly cheered her on after Ike and her subsequent success. However, with respect to her statement concerning my ego clearly she was talking about herself as she described herself as the ‘Queen of Rock’ and saying ‘that’s what Queens do’ — particularly since she does not have a clue as to who I am in view of the fact that we have never met.

I never figured her to resort to tacky press just to sell a few tickets. I understand and I know that the concert market is down where ticket sales are concerned. I really had put her in a different class — higher than that.

Finally, no one has been more gracious or complimentary to their peers than I have and I am confident and secure enough to do so, unlike some others. I wish Ms. Turner all the best, as I always have. Perhaps one day we will meet.”

I don’t think Aretha read the interview and the entire context of Tina’s response. She was laughing and referring to egos in general. She didn’t exclude herself! What’s really ironic about this is that some writer for the Grammys is most likely the one responsible for giving Beyonce those lines!