Aretha Franklin on Adele, Taylor Swift and Divas

Aretha Franklin talks about her new album "Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics," Adele, Taylor Swift and being a diva.
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[@mariahcarey9470]

"Great gowns, beautiful gowns" became such a iconic line in the online stan world

[@arttez8068]

@@whitney9023 not at all. She shouldn’t have been on the list same as Nicki. She liked Ariana Grande.

[@nullsurfer7331]

@@whitney9023 Grow up

[@nullsurfer7331]

I like Taylor too but I acknowledge that not everyone likes her, just like not everyone likes you.

[@justink5000]

Probably wasn't intentional that it sounded as rude as it did, but Aretha just completely overlooked the amazing and poetic songwriting skills of Taylor, now more clear than ever after the two (!) albums she put out last year. Taylor's not famous for her singing, but for her lyricism. Aretha is a one-of-a-kind singer, but she always had men writing the songs for her.

[@jorgehenriquez5808]

@@whitney9023 gowns 😂😂😂

[@alicepellegrini7142]

"Whitney was a talent, she had a gift" you're right Aretha, you're right! ❤

[@rbysjtijhazzroucher318]

I respect Whitney because she doesn't shade

[@blissfulbaboon]

Whitney was simply more talented than Aretha .I can't imagine Whitney ever dissing other artist works publicly.She had humility and dignity and was extremely supportive of other up and coming singers like Alicia Keys ,Mary j Blige ect.For Whitney,respect wasn't just a word in a song .She had true respect for other artists struggles , tried to help many succeed and is remembered for this generous part of her kind nature by many artist.

[@notthefather3919]

rbysjti jhazzroucher Whitney shaded..please..you haven't seen her interview.

[@adb8003]

blissfulbaboon she was just very subtle with it... until it came to Wendy Williams

[@adb8003]

Jimmy George disrespectful

[@andressuescun7493]

"I don't even know what autotune is" Just a diva can say that.

[@filbertvancemartin8236]

Its the boomer effect for me

[@andressuescun7493]

@@filbertvancemartin8236 She can sing bro. and very gooooood.

[@filbertvancemartin8236]

@@andressuescun7493 i know. Watever floats ur boat i guess ~

[@lukeemhanton2591]

That laugh she let out at 1:59. 😄

[@dydb]

Oh please she knows what auto tune is

[@foreversix7270]

Out of all the singers he mentioned, it was only Whitney Houston she associated with the word Talent.

[@OfficialMilaniMusic]

She was close to her & Whitney wasn’t called THE VOICE for nothing 🥰 miss her

[@starlynsantana1421]

well she said ariana is the voice of our generation. that's a great accomplishment!

[@OfficialMilaniMusic]

@@starlynsantana1421 right

[@serenitymuszings]

@@starlynsantana1421 double meaning: she's good now. She would have problems back in the day. Motown didn't show Teena Marie until she had a hit. We thought Sarah Smile was sung by Black men (Hall & Oats.) But, they are all invited to the cookout

[@SabrinaJadedreamer]

@@starlynsantana1421 Link to where that was said where what timestamp cause i.. dont believe that

[@TrillGirlxo16]

"great gowns, beautiful gowns" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-eb8mi3xi5f]

Well said😂😂

[@omargarza9111]

I died and rolled over in my grave! shade!

[@yultaenyot9401]

well she wasnt going to lie...... Taylor can't sing to save her life she lives because of Auto-Tune

[@linegenrou]

that bitch is completely irrelevant. 20 years from now no one will know who taylor swift is

[@BionicGuatemala]

RadiantChildxxx lmao 😃😂😂

[@MomTheEbayer101]

It’s obvious she have a low tolerance for BS!!! My kind of lady.

[@isatumilton6119]

Plays no games lol. Love her❤️❤️❤️

[@JETVISION1]

Mom The Ebayer She kept it 100% always.

[@RJ51376]

So true:) She called it for what is was...She was REAL!

[@henrique2011ish]

Mom The Ebayer she's an Aries!!!!! ❤️

[@ChemistryAmsterdam]

Thats how i feel 🤣😂✌🤩

[@craigfurlow7692]

As an African American man, I can attest that Aretha sounds just like all my great aunts. They all have that old school, classy, but forward mentality. They command respect with the way they carry themselves. That can be intimidating to those who aren't accustomed to these kind of women. But I'm sure I speak for a lot of other black folks when I say, this is all we know, and is no surprise.

[@ichiqx1558]

As a Middle Eastern man, I love and respect African American people, talented af ♥️

[@datle2863]

True I am kinda overwhelmed by their straightforwardness.

[@crystalkingk394]

Yeah my grandma and aunties are a lot to handle like you gotta be experienced to handle there strong shade but always remain respectful.🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ manipulation and intimidation at it’s peak.

[@sheltonlogan4634]

Exactly she reminds me of one of my Aunts just a straight shooter no nonsense and see the world and people for what they're. I don't think it is exclusively a black think but maybe generational. That being said our black aunties all have these same traits. Truly are a rare breed.

[@Mandy-cn8sq]

Something lacking in today’s generation

[@latiolaisgradnigo]

“Great gowns, beautiful gowns” 🤣🤣🤣 kills me EVERY TIME!

[@firasharb1454]

Same 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@juniorsir9521]

I’m gonna have to pass on that one....

[@bj5son1]

I know right, lol

[@jamesboth3785]

At least she is a better songwriter than herself

[@jamesboth3785]

At least she is a better songwriter than herself

[@tomatkins1519]

I believe that Aretha’s comments and responses to the interviewer weren’t really about shade. This woman has seen a lot in her life and is old enough to tell it like it is for her. There’s no shade in being honest.

[@333anders6]

Tom Atkins especially cuz she is accurate

[@HobbsHeart]

That's exactly what my mother says! "There's no shade in telling the truth." #shadyboots 🙊😂😭

[@michaeltownsendjr.8780]

Waundell Saavedra I absolutely agree. They didn’t need to belt out every note. They had dynamics and made it about the song, story, and feeling.

[@cherylsmall1710]

Tom Atkins You

[@mayukittyrescue8728]

It's not what you say, it's how you say it. You can tell the truth and still be shady. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes not. I do agree with Aretha on this though and if she really wanted to she could have shaded Nicki fierce but she chose the high road and stayed quiet. Classy.

[@Honeymoonwhispers]

Her speaking voice is so iconic

[@karuagira9067]

NICKI MINAJ I'M GONNA PASS ON THAT ONE 😂. HAD MY ENTIRE BODY LAUGHING 😂😂😂

[@tekgid433]

As if you can rap like Nicki 😂😂😂😂😂

[@karuagira9067]

@@tekgid433 I'm not against Nicki lols I like her songs lols.

[@sp4cegrl27]

@@tekgid433they never said they could? so mad for no reason 😂

[@shan_5332]

Aretha:"What is auto-tune? I don't even know what auto tune is." Interviewer: *Explains* Aretha: Oh please *laughs* That's ridiculous 😂😂😂😂

[@amazingdany]

She already had natural Auto-Tune™.

[@daviddacus8168]

Wendy yeah I feel like she was being naive

[@tcochran42]

Wendy, well at 72 she probably didn't. Her grandkids might kept her up-to-date with what the kids are listening to. Is that so hard to comprehend?

[@romailing7946]

....hahahaha; Right ?! ( those fools can't sing !)

[@rieriec.36]

@@wendy___777 Hmmm whhaa? Let me explain this little girl she's old school these singers today and s*** do you understand now because Common Sense isn't a flower that grows and everybody's garden and obviously it doesn't grow in yours either sit down breathe and think about it so has it dawned on you yet? No I didn't think so oh well can't teach a dumb dog any tricks

[@joinmyjourneyitsmylife9951]

How she gracefully answered his question " the gowns, beautiful gowns"😅😅😅😅

[@pd837]

So funny 😀

[@roxannedouglas5377]

Hahahaha!!!!

[@imgonewiththewindfab]

Better than nicki minaj

[@todo870]

She needed to respect those artists like they respected her. I don’t blame Taylor and Nicki for never liking her after this interview. Taylor And Nicki are both as talented as Aretha weather you want to admit it or not.

[@spiritanimal8836]

@@todo870 said no one ever.

[@zakkxx1]

She earned the right to say everything she said. She wasn't disparaging them, she was responding in a place of truth. Each elderly earns the right to speak what's on their mind, life is so short, they have no time to waste, they don't have to beat around the bush. I'm not mad. RIP miss Aretha.

[@shariffbrown04]

Beautiful comment ❤

[@skip031890]

Everyone should be that way. Not just old people.

[@callmekuu9487]

You're cute haha

[@ykMMD]

Nah, she just assumed stuff about an artist she doesn't know anything about. Reducing Taylor's whole career to 'beautiful gowns' is such a dismissive, gross and sexist comment. Look, I'm not a huge Taylor fan, I like some of her songs and nothing more, but the girl can sing, write and compose songs, play several instruments, work on the production in studios. Aretha has a right to say those things sure, but were allowed to say that it was impolite and mean of her.

[@noncatholiccatholicrat6309]

@@ykMMD with peace, love, and respect, please educate yourself on vocal technique and capabilities. Taylor is an objectively (yes there is an objective level to someone's singing capabilities; even though your enjoyment of their tone or delivery is subjective) mediocre. Also, being able to write pop songs that are popular doesn't equal writing good songs. It just means they are on a level of relatability and commercial appeal. She also wasn't impolite, she simply was being nice by not giving her opinion on her.

[@domj8504]

"Great gowns, beautiful gowns", never gets old lol

[@savetheplanet2982]

Lol

[@LegionIvory]

I still bust out laughing to this day. lol

[@justink5000]

Probably wasn't intentional that it sounded as rude as it did, but Aretha just completely overlooked the amazing and poetic songwriting skills of Taylor, now more clear than ever after the two (!) albums she put out last year. Taylor's not famous for her singing, but for her lyricism. Aretha is a one-of-a-kind singer, but she always had men writing the songs for her.

[@couchpotatomakesart7307]

Taylor wouldn't be relevant up to this day for no reason, she is breaking records and will continue doing so.

[@shyamaldaschancadd2885]

LOL, there is lot of legend praise taylor, why should be bothered

[@Bryan_Perry]

Rest in Peace Aretha.

[@Selkie7]

💖

[@erikakayne146]

The fact that I typed in "great gowns, beautiful gowns" in the search and this came up! lmao

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Erika Kayne lol i can't..💀💀😱😱#screaming.

[@asktheglutenfreechef3072]

It gives me life

[@rapcat1271]

I did just gowns

[@busisiwemahlangu5601]

😂😂😂

[@chinenyeanowi7570]

😂

[@daniellasalguero2578]

After watching the movie, my heart feels for her. She was a legend. God bless her heart. She went through so much and overcame addiction.

[@juliap5457]

Girl yes! I said thing! I see why ppl love her. She is a legend. No one like her

[@youtoldpeopleawomanhadalds3109]

Was the movie good?

[@daniellasalguero2578]

@@youtoldpeopleawomanhadalds3109 so good... I recommend watching it 100%!

[@youtoldpeopleawomanhadalds3109]

@@daniellasalguero2578 Ok I will onl your recommendation. I just don't fancy Jennifer Hudson as an actress. Shes not natural enough for me. She "acts" and that's the problem.

[@sharonpaida9541]

@@youtoldpeopleawomanhadalds3109 Worth it ... I highly recommend!!!💯💯💯💯

[@miminkotube]

Nobody mentions how respectful and how much of a good interviewer he was

[@Cas82958]

He was spitting all over the place lol but he did a good job

[@christinaiam1]

he has an tied tongue, like he sound like a baby , if he ain’t have the speaking profession he has he will sound like Mike Tyson 😆

[@marahesther]

He was brilliant ❤

[@faithyyyyyyyyy]

I loved how genuinely interested he was in her responses. He seems like a kindhearted person. ❤

[@Queenalika85]

Aretha is the auntie in the family that don't play or the grandma that size you up soon as you walk in the door 😂😂😂😂😂 rip ms aretha

[@calvinnigh5489]

Well put

[@mmp79622]

@Mi Amor gracious Lord, bless you my dear .

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

Yup lol!

[@luigirodriguez7084]

Im the 1k like

[@irislee8711]

“What is auto tune, I don’t even know what auto tune is?” Yasssss, legendary!

[@calisongbird]

That was BS. No way she didn’t know what AutoTune is.

[@jermaincooper26]

@@calisongbird People who can "sang" like Aretha, Patti, Gladys, Whitney, etc. probably have no clue what auto tune is.

[@malcum5488]

hahahahaaha! Especially knowing that autotune was used with rolling in the deep.

[@mjlopez1839]

Taylor Swift. "Gowns, good gowns." You got it Aretha 😂

[@anthonytaylor7928]

That's because Taylor doesn't have range for one also a true entertainer doesn't sing the song the same way live like she does all of u Taylor swift fans need to know that

[@StenoTimmy]

Such a classy way of saying she's just generic! I agree...

[@rickilynnwolfe8357]

@@anthonytaylor7928 amen Anothy well said !

[@marlnathanielr.casilao4112]

Taylor swift is a talent ..the way she created her songs and albums..like duhh c she have a lot of grammy..right now TS sings well with her upgraded range..watch her reputation tour

[@legit934]

Last Man Standing i’ve seen the entire reputation tour movie on netflix and yikes. she is not a strong singer at all and isn’t a good performer because she can’t dance and has no stage presence. but she’s definitely not untalented because she’s written many great songs. she’s just no beyoncé, gaga, etc

[@Coolbreeze19]

He was not prepared for an interview of this magnitude

[@JM-ym6vj]

Aretha: what is autotune? Translation: Baby, I'm a singer! My voice is my instrument. No enhancements needed.

[@fifermcgee5971]

Ain't that the truth.

[@Juliajett19]

Jennifer Massey I love it!

[@gailmiller6333]

Jennifer Massey. True, so very true!!

[@vanessaalim9220]

Bammm! Exactly!

[@carebearmcgee]

I’m not shading Aretha because she’s a legend and has no need to defend her title, but if you listen to the album this interview is promoting, it’s one of the most egregious uses of auto tune I’ve ever heard.

[@chevydude658]

She had NOTHING to be afraid of so she could tell it like it is. A true giant and could flat sing. A real talent.

[@UserName-nx1gz]

A true giant?! 😭😭😭

[@xavier_ricker7055]

I’m so glad that Jenifer Hudson made the role!!!

[@shariffbrown04]

She played that part

[@michaeledgerton3508]

It’s nice they put Audra in the movie tho also. The two people she was considering to play her are both in the movie.

[@TosereOjeme]

Only she could pull it

[@brandonaireyong]

“Nicki Minaj” “Nicki Minaj..... hmmmm ... mmmm I’m gonna pass on that one” 😂😂

[@MrDelvoye]

emphasis on ''that ''

[@allisonanderson9175]

Can you imagine if she had been asked about Cardi B?!

[@moonlightbae96]

@@allisonanderson9175 😂😂

[@MasseurDavis]

😂 Spoken like the icon she is. That was hillarious. Ppl think minaj clapped back, nah Aretha put her in place. 😂

[@moonlightbae96]

@@MasseurDavis indeed

[@JaguarStar999]

Aretha: "What is auto-tune? After 50 years, that would be ridiculous". Lol. This woman SLAYS again.

[@mondayainthappening7305]

Shame she's lying and there is a shit load of pitch correction on her vocals for that album

[@Jespher1]

+Monday Ain't Happening excatly,she's sound fixed and are fixed on her newer albums....

[@TehStupidBish]

The woman has been signing for freaking longer than 50 years. The fuck do you expect, her voice is going to be the same as it was when she was 21?!

[@julieseely5632]

look Monday moron, you haven't a clue. I've sang with her, she doesn't even try to auto tune, from a skinny, blonde white 33 year old lady. Who's going to remember without agony of hearing Taylor..good lord.

[@MzShaybutta]

@Daniel Banas... Say it again for the people in the back!!!!!

[@SquizzMe]

My God, this woman shades left and right. LOVE Aretha.

[@RobThompson-de2db]

Shades left to right... Does that mean make up? What does that mean? Is that a musical style?

[@SquizzMe]

Rob Thompson No. "Shade" is a passive-aggressive backhanded comment, like when Aretha is asked about her opinion of Taylor Swift she answers with "Great gowns, beautiful gowns". It's a fake 'compliment' that emphasizes Aretha's complete disregard and disinterest of Taylor Swift's music.

[@RobThompson-de2db]

Squizree Oh Aretha is right.. How true And funny!

[@RobThompson-de2db]

And Nikki manaj...I'll pass on that one! Shade..I get it! so funny! She means 'no talent' but doesn't say it flat out

[@lifeofneacy3891]

Rob Thompson LMAO I am dead on Nicki Minaj

[@vinyltalkwithtavis3145]

8:17 “Lies lies and more lies and lies on top of lies.” LOL!

[@nawali.898]

Came here for this

[@siennas862]

Her speaking voice is so beautiful 😍😍

[@greenyu]

great gowns. beautiful gowns HAHAHAHA

[@davids.15]

She's a hoot

[@lanz6417]

LMFAO😂

[@hjkqwe7990]

wow

[@lifetransitions711]

ROFL!!!!!!

[@stregadisalem732]

😂

[@heyheyhey40]

Her perspective on the other Divas was spot on. Notice she didn’t say Alicia was a great singer. She likes Adele and respects Whitney.

[@MackMainSupreme]

Joe T Adele ain't as good as Whitney.

[@user-st3vq5yg7k]

MackMainSupreme's Down Souf Muzik nobody said she was.

[@Selkie7]

Alicia *is* a great singer tho

[@heyheyhey40]

granny mac n cheese Thank you. Lol

[@sibria]

granny mac n cheese well people always have to compare when there’s no need to!

[@jeanninebell7062]

She's so freaking honest.

[@ktkole4017]

I love her personality. She’s so down to earth. I love when she says “ridiculous” about auto tune.😆

[@alifsafarali2887]

OMG! "Great gowns, beautiful gown".. Simple words that hit so deep...

[@jauregukulele]

"Nicki Minaj.... hm..... now I'm gone pass on that one" whew. the bluntness.

[@takingitonedayatatime7851]

Fight Sleep. If you don't have nothing nice to say don't say it at all. She's old school

[@grandpaslim3745]

I laughed at that I love niki alot to but I can respect her for saying how she felt I love Aretha I think she's beautiful I don't listen to much of her music

[@goldenhearts9865]

Fight Sleep. They not in her lead at all...

[@towada1066]

she said so much by saying nothing,...

[@Selkie7]

Pretty sure she just doesnt know who niki is

[@petergreen5337]

She's a complete singer and accomplished artist. She is easy to interview because she knows her stuff and has no insecurities. A pleasure to watch.

[@thirdeye8]

I just love how Aretha engages in interviews with such grace and poise and how she doesn't beat around the bush and goes directly to her point.

[@keepyoureyeswideopen]

i can't stop laughing at "ok... great gowns, beautiful gowns..." aretha was trying so hard to be nice about taylor lmao... and the way she passed on nicki hahaha

[@panchopolo_phl]

keepyoureyesopens A few years ago, when Streisand was asked about the talent of Lea Michele, she replied, "She's nice."

[@keepyoureyeswideopen]

hahahaha that made my day

[@inuyashaarc]

keepyoureyesopen Oh God damn, that's priceless.

[@lifeofneacy3891]

keepyoureyesopen oh I am dead have to Lmao on Nicki Minaj my lawd Aretha Franklin something else

[@michaels7900]

keepyoureyesopen Because Nicki was so disrespectful to Aretha. she compared herself with Aretha, you don't compare yourself to a legend. That's disrespectful and ridiculous.

[@naijakehinde9117]

Aretha Franklin, Like Denzel Washington are no nonsense people. They are straight forward. No foolishness.

[@njonez3416]

Everyone has different personalities, you can't mistake truth being told as shade. She keeps it real. The way it should be!

[@acharich]

💯

[@Rone245]

People just can’t tolerated Aretha’s honesty 🤣🤣

[@soumodiptodash6295]

Honesty is great but missjudging people is bad!!! Didn't expect that from her

[@shawnmillermiller208]

@@soumodiptodash6295 she was asked a question and she answered the way how she felt

[@elisemisuraca1125]

They asked Aretha's opinion and she gave a classy answer, there's nothing wrong with that.

[@soumodiptodash6295]

@@elisemisuraca1125 sassy answer 🤣

[@lolitis01]

@@soumodiptodash6295 Who are you to "misjudge" her onions?

[@jeppyderudar]

great gowns, beautiful gowns 😭✨

[@shawn7086]

Aretha is old school,hard to find real woman of this caliber nowadays.She comfortable in her own skin, jeans, sneakers a jacket, no need to impress because she feels blessed.

[@Dino-su2wh]

Tina Turner Dear. she was and is the best better than Aretha or Whitney

[@anonymoustranscriber2869]

@@Dino-su2wh You can't even compare them. Aretha was better than all. Tina Turner was into rock, out of the question. Here's the door.....

[@xfiler-gl7nc]

Come see me😂.

[@dayram6217]

Aretha, Tina, Diana, Patti, Chaka, Dionne, Gladys, Anita they all had it

[@sixtogallardojr560]

Selena was one

[@justisiempre4105]

Watching this interview I am reminded of what a real diva she was. No pretension, no drama, no entourage, no hustle or second agenda just discussing her love for music- Frankly (pun intended!). I love the way she said, "live with a song". Can't imagine the tapestry of my life without her music interwoven among its threads. Rest in power , rest in God's peace, Always.

[@traceyunderwood4955]

You've nailed it! Love how you've expressed this truth!

[@hazza_builds753]

“I don’t even know what auto tune is” “Niki Manaj….. I’m gonna pass on that one” What a legend 😂

[@prettyacct]

It's not shade, it's called the simple truth. She knows talent when she sees it.

[@jacobssvd]

Nicki is talented, it takes skill to rap, especially the way she does, she's just not a singer.

[@vanessaalim9220]

Absolutely true!!!

[@Dino-su2wh]

she was the jealous person

[@Olschoolvidz]

Savaod Jacobs shes trash

[@jonsmith7667]

@@jacobssvd She's not a singer period.

[@GodsPrincessLizzie]

“A book of trash...that’s all that is” 💀😭😂😭😂😭 Lord Arethaaaa 😂😂😂😂

[@molierresignoga]

Catie Elizabeth 😂😂😂 girl I didnot expect that

[@tessajanelle]

I literally was like🤣🤣😂😂😭😭😭

[@kayjohnson7437]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JLPerryTV]

I almost spit out my water

[@theresashaw5027]

She's From Detroit, I grew there up too. We just keep it real it's how we talk & I am a Registered Nurse

[@gowreeshnath234]

As you can see she appreciates real vocalists and singers who put effort into their singing. A true legend wish i was born during 60's 😢

[@ashwinidesai4051]

It was time of revolution and hippie culture!

[@JanMike9]

Aretha loved Judy Garland, and said she was 'A Soul singer with a capital "S".

[@clarissathomas2004]

She throws shade so politely. Beautiful gowns! lol

[@tracemusic777]

“Nicki Minaj hmmmm I’m gonna pass on that one” 😂 Wisdom at it’s finest.

[@burizaemon9305]

tracemusic777 well she couldn't find any gown to praised..

[@amazingdany]

_its_ finest

[@candycandy-xo9ff]

tracemusic777 😂 love her

[@diegodavid662]

tracemusic777 She grew up in a time when Rap music doesn't exists yet. It doesn't come from Hate but from a conservative perspective rather.😇

[@ncavlleguy]

Trashy Minaj ARETHA SPEAKS THE TRUTH!

[@60s70s80sMusicFan]

Aretha was intelligent, talented and an industry veteran who knew all about the record business. What a talent. RIP Aretha.

[@soulovelee_2433]

4:10 "great gowns, beautiful gowns". This interview is iconic 🙌😂

[@shaggyajao5685]

That was funny I died laughing when she said that about taylor swift!

[@lautz38]

Wow she's a spitfire of a wonderful voice and soul. I hope the world appreciates you Ms. Franklin. R. I. P

[@NerdyArianatorFan]

"Great gowns, beautiful gowns" I choked.

[@smfbiz]

I did too. Ms Franklin is THE Diva

[@akeelahconscious4864]

+Nerdy Arianator That part killed me LMAO

[@isaiahfrench2290]

+Nerdy Arianator the "ok" before answering... wow

[@stone8193]

+Nerdy Arianator i mean if we sit back, theres no real reason why taylor swift should be a star. girl cant sing

[@nuclearrdx4045]

+StoneDrum true that

[@mohamedazzouz811]

Taylor swift nice Gowns ..💀 my wig flew out of space 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JohnDoe-hp5nn]

Mohamed AZZOUZ ure cute

[@michaelnobles2643]

😂 😂😂

[@bwaygrl11]

It is so cool that she mentioned Jennifer Hudson and Audra McDonald by name when discussing casting for the movie about her life, and now they are both starring in it as Aretha herself and her mother!

[@guitarjam2178]

Greatest singer who ever lived. Every syllable she sang had an emotional authenticity that every singer aspires to achieve. "Natural Woman" and "Think" both amaze me whenever I listen to them.

[@TheRenegadeStarr]

The gowns! I just cart wheeled in to a casket about the beautiful gowns.

[@shopdrop9828]

TheRenegadeStarr 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Funniest comment EVER!!!

[@dianabryan7421]

LMAO😭😭😭😭

[@DivineDisciple7]

😂😂😂😂

[@MsLiciJ]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@xDiamondDoll702x]

this interview is full of shade!!!

[@ryanbeaty4893]

+xDiamondDoll702x Yes, and she knows how to throw it. She was able to do it without really saying much.

[@WhitneyDeivory]

Preach

[@bowiehs]

+xDiamondDoll702x she is the queen of shade lol.

[@ericmaine]

+xDiamondDoll702x IMO, Aretha can do and say whatever she wants.

[@love4myclarks7]

+xDiamondDoll702x As I was watching I was thinking and laughing at the same idea lolol full of shade lol

[@user-jq1is1jy4y]

Aretha Franklin was one of the greatest singers ever in soul, RIP

[@wandaharris2993]

I LOVE HER SASSINESS. SHE DONT PLAY. SHE HAS BEEN THRSO MUCH. I REALLY MISS OUR OLD TALENTS. ❤️

[@wealthy5702]

What a beautiful, confident black woman. Talented and assured. R.I.P.

[@bannedheretic2971]

I see a very strong, intelligent and very self-confident woman...who didn't take BS from anyone and said what she thought but was mindful that she was very much in the public eye and had to keep some things to herself.

[@LoveFirstYou]

@@happydrunkmeansober Nope, Trump kept nothing to himself, unlike Aretha. Two entirely different lanes.

[@LoveFirstYou]

@@happydrunkmeansober The same possible way you are able to say "it sounds like..." of Aretha. If you know Trump as well as you speak, then you would know that he does not hesitate to speak his mind at ALL costs. I will not be responding to you further. This conversation is closed.

[@StenoTimmy]

God the interviewer is visibly spitting with every word...

[@kyndred2008]

yes sir

[@darvius]

CORONAVIRUS!!!

[@alexanderdgreat]

Haha

[@redrico35]

I noticed this too but it's just a bad set up with the camera where there's a ray of light shining across the space in front of his mouth, that doesn't touch his face. It makes his spittle show where it normally wouldn't. Everyone spits when they're talking.

[@stoneysoraclechannel7839]

Suffering suckertash

[@nenala7684]

Aretha is such a sweet spirit. People just cant take her honesty!

[@KK-qb1ve]

Loved this interview. She is very blunt and I love her personality! Greatness!!!!

[@frenchvanilla7109]

KK McGee I know I'm in awe😍 She is very sure of herself and says what's on her mind without being nasty. Especially knowing she was born at a time where women weren't really encouraged to speak their mind. I admire women that do things their own way! She has that Boss personality 👑

[@KK-qb1ve]

So very true! I loved how she was not afraid to shut him down either during his questions. I love women who take control. Its empowering!

[@tigress4960]

KK McGee "blunt" is a very negative word. Aretha was sharing her true opinion using the language that artists like her use. She was authentic but it can be difficult for some to hear the truth but it is better than the lies that are all over the media. These were really silly questions anyway and she was not impressed as she says what is an autotune; they don't reveal their real voices. It is totally different now; anyone can be made into a singer.

[@sandmors7998]

Me too

[@alemarie239]

Aretha came from the time when people could sang. Now it's more looks than talent. She was very classy in her answer.

[@mishmish5333]

totally agree🙏🙏🙏

[@MoneyKateOlsen]

Please. As if Diana Ross wasn't the epitome of "more looks than talent."

[@MasseurDavis]

Well said, and over sexualized.

[@joeyou2954]

So much personality, grace, talent and low tolerance for plastic and auto tune. When greatness and humility meet in one person.

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

This never gets old 😭😭😭

[@princessfrancois8225]

Actually, never. I can re-watch and laugh out loud over and over again! It's one of the few videos of Ms Franklin that doesn't make me start to cry. ❤

[@ladyk439]

She will be missed 😢😢🙌🙌🙌👑👑👑❤❤❤

[@soup8160]

*well if your a goddess or a queen, YOU CAN SHADE ALL YOU WANT*

[@robinobee6425]

That Boy 😂❤️

[@eduardomerino8098]

Robin Champen Yasss Preach it hun.😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃Aretha Franklin is my girl The Goddess of Soul.

[@Yahlu112]

That Boy right lol

[@LG-kx8xl]

It's not shade. She's being kind because she is classy & says nothing when there's nothing kind to say.

[@thecorruptedcat989]

No you can't

[@ASimplePraise]

I love how she carried herself in her interviews. #QueenOfSoul

[@joxritee935]

Aretha Franklin was the pioneer of all singers, she was a legend indeed, legend of all legends. After her, came artist like The Beatles, Elton john, Micheal jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Celine dion, Mariah Carey and so many more. The artist of 80s and 90s created a major impact in the music industry, sells records by millions. Aretha Franklin set the standard, and the other artist carried on the legacy and records. We should always be grateful of her existence and her soulful voice! :))

[@cocool9445]

Looking at all the comments on here I disagree with most. She doesn't seem like a diva at all.. she seems very polite, just blunt but in the classiest of way. She just didn't wanna put on any fronts

[@YTAishok]

Its ok. Its just 'Swifties' and Minaj-mongs getting offended by Aretha being honest.

[@fringes475]

One question, One answer. That was it. No appearances.

[@jasontillett]

Coco ol i agree that Taylor is not that great and Nicki Minaj is not talented at all when it comes to singing but Aretha definitely came off as uninterested and perhaps even a bit annoyed. Sounds like a diva attitude to me... the guy was just asking simple questions and she didn’t even want to answer some of them. That’s her right, I know-she could have gone about it a bit differently if she didn’t want to be labelled a diva however. Either way, she probably wouldn’t have cared what any of us thought and she does deserve the title ‘diva’ in the best sense of the word. RIP Aretha

[@TheByronLord]

She was extremely down to earth

[@servingjesus5972]

"Its not for me to say" A woman after my own heart. RIP Aretha

[@cakes3958]

4:08 great gowns, beautiful gowns

[@andreamarielifestyle]

Aretha Franklin was an elegant woman and I love her authenticity and how she performed. She was a gift to all of us who were inspired by her voice then and now today.

[@DHenny]

she was awesome and funny af!

[@Dino-su2wh]

she was always terrible

[@j-art0221]

Aretha is not the biggest selling and highest grossing female artist, but she'll remain to be the grandest diva in music history. The BLUEPRINT. The STANDARD. A music TITAN. I always look back to Divas Live 98, the most successful female collaborative concert in history.

[@johnteprice6484]

She never needed to sell millions of millions of records her voice was enough!

[@deelove9375]

@@johnteprice6484 yass tell'em again !✨💅💅💅💯💯💯💯

[@anthonyblack9906]

its just a different era. Divas like aretha and Diana didnt have the ease of Itunes. But their reach was beyond sells

[@diorrboyyyy]

Girl bye Whitney is THE STANDARD. VOCALS. LIVE PERFORMANCES. SONGS ETC……

[@privateer0561]

Great interview. I never heard Aretha speak before (except in Blues Brothers) She is very intelligent and articulate. She must have some stories...

[@revelationneeded2299]

Aretha is a DIVA! She is straight forward to the extreme and brutally honest--just like my mother. Her comments on Adele, Taylor Swift, and others is honest. One must understand the era in which she evolved as a musician/vocalist. People back then sang from the heart due to their struggles in life. They had humble beginnings and they had distinct sounds. Today everyone sounds the same. People like Aretha CAN NOT BE DUPLICATED and that's what makes her a legend!

[@bellagrace9812]

Aretha is such a beautiful soul, she's so down to earth and genuine. Hard to believe her music has been in my life for 50 years and her passing is so deeply felt. Thank you Ms. Franklin for sharing your talents with us and being a part of this wonderful puzzle of life.

[@admsitio]

What an Idol. What a voice. What an Icon.

[@RJS1974]

“Beautiful gowns” for Taylor Swift as her compliment as a singer is everything lol 😂

[@justink5000]

Probably wasn't intentional that it sounded as rude as it did, but Aretha just completely overlooked the amazing and poetic songwriting skills of Taylor, now more clear than ever after the two (!) albums she put out last year. Taylor's not famous for her singing, but for her lyricism. Aretha is a one-of-a-kind singer, but she always had men writing the songs for her.

[@valr1260]

@@justink5000 what you are not about to do is discredit Ms. Franklin as a songwriter. She said what she said, you can be a mad fan boy but stop spreading this lie that she didn’t write songs.

[@valr1260]

@@nnmuz-kt9wk you said all that and she was still a songwriter 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Terelon]

That was shade!..Lol, I loved it though, that was her sugar-coated way of saying TS can't sing

[@harshyadav9896]

@@Terelon Shade should feel classy but she came off as insolent, Everybody knows Taylor is the only songwriter popstar and not a vocalist. She could've appreciated her pen.

[@marcusanthony179]

Aretha's mind was so clear and sharp into her later years. This is how I hope to be if I live to be in this age.

[@rickmcdonald3877]

I am a white man who grew up an hr away from Detroit and always liked different types of music including soul but this lady really touched my life and since she died i cant stop thinking about her. What's that about............I didn't know her but want to say thank you lord for her in our lives

[@lovemalika]

You just like her music, race shouldn't matter. We all like what we like...

[@user-oq5ox1tq3g]

@@lovemalika americans are kinda obsessed with race, so

[@diyac9554]

Detroit, here too. I understand the feeling. She did touch our lives, and opened a window when we needed to breathe in some love in our hometown. We all adored her. She was goodness and is so missed.

[@andreamadea3994]

@@user-oq5ox1tq3g we definitely are, but I think it stems from some people being so in denial about certain aspects of our culture and not wanting to change the status quo. Then, for me, it’s hard to find the line between racial appropriation and just liking something.

[@trinswurld]

@@andreamadea3994 appropriation is taking portions of a culture and claiming it as your own. However, appreciation is along the lines of having a deep connection or liking for a culture. You are always invited to appreciate a culture, just don’t claim it to be your own :) simple

[@raquelvlogzz1183]

Aretha was humble and loved God. Her voice was one of a kind..There will never ever be another Aretha. R.i.p Aretha a true Legend.

[@rickilynnwolfe8357]

My God shes beautiful inside and out and at the age of 72 she still looks gorgeous ! I hope to make it to heaven one day and meet her and hear her sing again REST IN PEACE YOU BEAUTIFUL SOUL AND THANK YOU XOXO

[@hopeforrest9984]

Beautiful interview! Remind me of my grandmother with her honesty and bluntness. I appreciate this woman so much for being her! Rest In Power Mrs. Aretha Franklin😊🙏🏽👸🏾❤

[@Zanderthegrape]

"Taylor Swift" "Okaaayy...great gowns, beautiful gowns." "Nicki Minaj" "Nicki Minaj...hmmm. Now I am gonna have to pass on that one" Lawd have mercy Aretha YOU TRIED THAT haha

[@whisper3794]

+Alexander Garcia Nicki is a stain on rap music, and the black community. Disgusting.

[@damianjo910]

+Alexander Garcia IKR lol!...that Nicki Minaj comment was EVERYTHINNNG! However, that said, I still have my reservations about Aretha. Just me.

[@hmc2s]

+Alexander Garcia it's so true, Miss Swift ain't exactly the greatest singer and I'll bet Swift knows autotune cause she needs it. Aretha is spot in.

[@herbequichante9527]

+hmc2s Aretha has the voice, you're right ;)

[@SleazzyM]

+Alexander Garcia Aretha always tries it, why i love her so damn much! LOL

[@caoimhin61plunkett52]

Pure Class, no nonsense and so down to earth. Great lady. I loved what she said about 'auto tuning'. Either you can sing or you can't. lol

[@lowsonpearse]

This is a woman, confident in herself and her abilities, having seen and done and overcome so much in life, accomplished in more ways than most people can imagine, without guile or pretension, just saying it like it is and how she feels. If anyone thinks she's casting shade at or in anyone's direction, that person needs to pump their brakes, take a step back and take a good long look in the mirror and reassess the decisions they've made in life.. period. Deuces. 🙏✌️

[@TonyTurner]

Aretha is so funny and legendary.

[@asbm90]

Don't dare compare any artist to "The" Aretha Franklin...a true pioneer, artist, and musician...able to slip on Gospel, Opera, Soul, Pop, and genre and do it BETTER than anyone...and she plays the piano at a professional level...Don't compare her ..she has her own lane.

[@derya7603]

Aretha Franklin just says wooow and it already sounds like music to me!

[@_--_--_--78910]

So humble, grounded and surprised at her success oh i "dig" her < RIP super cool idol-singer) x

[@dreamchasers7702]

"What Is Autotune?" - Aretha

[@mackeyjaylozada2453]

Dream Chasers I don’t even know what autotune is and the part she said NO A BOOK A TRASH THATS ALL THAT WAS A BOOK OF TRASH LOL 😂

[@videocat1366]

Great gowns. Beautiful gowns. 4:08. Kills me, every time.

[@aphiwemagaya3279]

🤣🤣🤣 I'm sure the interviewer was peeing his pants,the way he was so nervous towards Aretha...