Queen Bey bowed down to the Queen of Soul when she dedicated her Detroit performance with husband Jay Z to Aretha Franklin.
Detroit, which is Aretha’s hometown, was thrilled with the special honor Beyonce bestowed upon the ailing singer, who is reportedly in hospice care and gravely ill.
According to The Detroit Free Press, Beyonce thanked Aretha Monday night early on in her show at Ford Field with Beyoncé saying, “We love you” and thanking Aretha for her “beautiful music.”
Queen Bey dedicated her performance with husband, Jay Z, to the Queen of Soul drawing a thunderous roar from Aretha Franklin’s hometown of Detroit
DJ Khaled tribute to Aretha Franklin before exiting the stage on a bird scooter
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DJ Khaled also paid tribute to the 76-year-old singer as he opened the show with one of Aretha’s most beloved hits, “Respect.”
Celebrity tributes poured in throughout the day on Monday as entertainers became aware of Aretha’s condition. Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott and more stars sent prayers to Aretha.
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