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You better think about how you treat Aretha Franklin.
Whether she was throwing shade at fellow divas or saving the Grammys, Aretha Franklin did it her way.
Although shes hadmany, many more, here are a collection of her most iconic moments.
Franklin shut down that backhanded compliment with a simple letter, detailing the facts of the matter.
Ever since then, she was said to demand fireworks at all her shows.
And why wouldnt she?
A voice that electric deserves an electrifying display.
When pressed for a replacement, that years producer, Ken Ehrlich, went to Aretha.
And I brought it to her and played it for her.
When she heard it, she said, Yeah, I can do this.
Needless to say, she did not disappoint.
Sweet words, except Aretha Franklin was not Whitney Houstons godmother.
Five years later because a diva never forgets!
she senta faxto the AP to clarify Warwicks error.
She simply didnt have the time!
He needed to learn some respect, anyway.
Oh-kay great gowns, beautiful gowns.
Nothing about her talent, Aretha?
Already started, she goes on to say No comment when asked about Nicki Minaj.
We hear that, too, Aretha.
