Chaka Khan, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee

[@zackwilliams9912]

She should receive the Kennedy center honors as well. She’s done it all. Funk, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Disco, Jazz and Pop. She’s the first artist to collaborate with a hip hop artist which rare back in the day. Her influence on American culture cannot be underestimated.

[@michaelspilman5220]

dear Zack I have a similar view about Neil sedaka . unlike Chaka thougth he's not been inducted in to the rock and roll hall of fame yet . not even nominated ever . and that's despicable beyond words . From Michael from Yorkshire and proud of it .

[@Jacob-seek-Jesus-123]

I ain’t gonna lie when I hear that song, sha Shaka kon & that song I’m every woman, you gonna dance lol. The best one that I like is that old school vibe, tell me something good, there’s something about that sing that makes me just want to sit down & eat a good super with friends anyway have a blessed day. 😊

[@cd6243]

I agree 💯..I'm a huge fan...❤

[@drpersuasion]

100% agree! I get goosebumps hearing her music and hearing her speak. Thankful that I saw her perform in Tokyo.

[@corneliuswhite5139]

I'm sure the Kennedy Honor is just around the corner.

[@pokerface8242]

I could play Ain't Nobody on a constant loop for 24 hours straight and never tire of it. Chaka deserved this honor long before this year.

[@kishiagoins2541]

Me too. I love it. It’s an absolute classic that never gets old.

[@venusbaptiste8210]

Its a perfect song

[@pfv1247]

Chaka Khan looks amazing and she can still Sing! How is it she's 70?

[@bambimelson4945]

Looks and sounds like perfection... Ta dis DAY!😂

[@robinalecia7554]

Just put a crown on this woman please She looks regal just regal

[@nwguy9816]

I saw her in concert once, at a casino, years ago. She was incredible; when she spoke in between songs she was honest about her struggles, but she is a survivor and those challenges made her a stronger, healthier person.

[@SoniT]

I love Chaka Khan especially her early albums with the band Rufus.

[@mimic6408]

Yes, Ask Rufus ❤❤❤

[@johnfulton4061]

That in my opinion was her best work I love her but her solo albums were a hit or miss her albums with Rufus were always great my favorite solo album by her is Echoes of an Era a jazz masterpiece Chaka is.a stone cold jazz singer

[@johnfulton4061]

You can see Chaka singing I love you Porgy live at the Blue Note in NYC on you tube FABULOUS!!!

[@johnfulton4061]

​@mimic6408 I love ASK Rufus it has a mystical aura about it but my favorite is Rufusized it's very edgy and has a rock influence hey they're both masterpieces

[@erehistruth2356]

Congratulations Chaka. You have always been the one. Legendary. One of the best voices I have ever heard.

[@KevinLong-jr1zv]

About time! Long overdue. She was my favorite even with Rufus during my childhood ❤

[@RebelBuddha1971]

Wow does Chaka deserve this one…she should be in every music-related hall of fame, as far as I’m concerned. Her versatility and technique are still seriously influential. Her work both in Rufus & on her own shows the dexterity with which she can handle so many disparate styles/genres, and what always stands out is that instantly recognizable, one of a kind voice. I’m very happy for her.

[@msl5253]

@Skurland Very succinctly said!

[@earlrodgers8124]

I love her since i was a baby and now im not and i still love Chaka Khan at 53 lol

[@B-Will-]

It's simply ridiculous that Chaka Khan is Just getting in the Hall. The system is flawed..

[@JenniferAlexander-j8s]

​@@earlrodgers8124😂😂me too fam I love love our Queen when we were in highschool my friends and cousins trying to dress like her and Jody whately I miss those good ole days

[@ianbauer4703]

Chaka Khan deserves all the good stuff.

[@jayt4835]

I feel like she’s about a decade past due for all the accolades/ flowers. The recognition she’s getting now should have been given starting in the mid 00s.

[@Bailey2006a]

Thank God those accolades did not wait until having to be awarded posthumously… one of the greatest singers of her or any generation .

[@robertahoffmann8820]

She is still beautiful and will SLWAYS be one of my all time favorite singers! Her music was magical😇

[@pamjarrett-s9s]

Chaka Khan is Fire!!

[@mayadachi]

Fantastic interview! I am SO PROUD that she stood on her life lessons, experiences, and legacy and didn't crater to the pretentious BS the goody two shoe hypocrites convey as "the way you're supposed to be"/"role model" nonsense. She was a member of one of the greatest movements that stood up for oppressed black people in the 60s & 70s: Black Panther movement was correct, honest, and told the truth!! She confirmed her drug use also, and 100% owned up to it as PART OF HER LIFE EXPERIENCES WHEN SHE GOT HIGH AND ENJOYED IT!!! ABSOLUTE GREATNESS!! ZERO REGRETS! What a LEGEND! CHICAGO'S VERY OWN! We Love You FOREVER, CHAKA!❤

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

Beautifully said!! 🌸🌸🌸 That’s why I can listen to her for hours 😊

[@califiasrevenge]

absolutely right! 😊

[@PDogB]

I enjoyed her music throughout my young teen days. Love that she, like me, sees it as a waste of time to regret any part of her life. Blessings to her!!

[@r8chlletters]

Wow 70…I remember my first album of hers and being blown away by her sharp talent. She sounds ready to retire after a long life of hard work.

[@lt3074]

She looks great at 70. 🙏🏾❤

[@allthingsnu4673]

I feel like those of us who grew up during the late 70's and 80's music era had the best music of any generation. Rufus, Chaka Khan and so many others contributed an overwhelming amount to the music industry and to our lives. Thank you Chaka Khan and all of you!

[@DSmith-xv4vv]

Agreed 👍

[@Lildrummerboy50]

She is an icon!! And she looks absolutely beautiful

[@Jhud72]

Whoever did that piece did Chaka some justice, it was a very good story.

[@IamPreacherMan]

✊🏼 go girl. Walk in power.

[@maxtheknife]

One of our few living legends. ❤

[@johnmorris4347]

70? And still can sing!

[@thelmarodriguez6562]

January 12, 2024-Powerful and excellent interview. Congratulations Chaka! I watched the video when you, by yourself, fed the Homeless on Skid Row in Los Angeles, CA. I have all your albums. You are the embodiment of your song ANGEL. "I Remember You," "Walking In The Sun" made me weep. And of course, the ASK RUFUS with "Hollywood" "Roll Me Through The Rushes." Thank you CBS Sunday Morning. Thank GOD and his Angels for you Chaka. With love and gratitude. Thelma.

[@NC-qc7wd]

She is so honest, and that's what makes her unique and a legend.

[@RaymondHng]

She outlasted Prince and Whitney.

[@maxtheknife]

She outlasted most of the people who came after her, credited her as their major influence and who were placed above her.

[@krisj827]

😢😢😢

[@katyarnold-ji8sv]

Chaka Khan is still a beautiful!! vibrant ageless woman. The older she gets the pretty she looks. Very talented and phenomenal!!! singer and songwriter.

[@margo3367]

She oozed sexuality back in the day. Good tunes. She deserves to be in the RRHOF. ✌️❤️

[@GoldenGraham25]

Heck, she still does❤😘

[@poppopw5305]

One word: legendary. Congratulations Chaka! ❤🎉

[@earlrodgers8124]

My Queen of funk! Its bout time!

[@ConstantGardener-q9q]

Some people are just born with cool! Chaka is just one of those.

[@missparsley3202]

She looks amazing at 70! 🤩💯🌟A true icon.💞 Fan since the 80's.👋💫🎉 Congratulations Chaka Khan, you're in the Hall of Fame and you deserve it!🙏💐🍀💯👍 Lots of love from Belgium 🇧🇪 God bless. 🙏🍀💖

[@ssays.1998]

Chaka is a REAL ONE and a true G. God bless her.

[@thames308]

Thank you Chaka Khan. Take the time you need to be with your family.

[@artie]

Well deserved!!! And about time!!! Vocals that stand the test of time!

[@DSmith-xv4vv]

The most diverse female singer of them all !!!! Mutha Voice, diva deluxxe 😎💜🩵❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💋💋💋🔥🔥🔥

[@romstar]

Chaka is so pretty 🤩😍 and that singing voice!! So blessed 🙏 she is

[@irishmermaid4]

Her rendition of 'What's Goin' On' with the Funk Brothers is legendary.🌟🌟🌟

[@rantoolio]

Grew up in Chicago and would see her with Rufus. Love at first hearing her.

[@DETROIT1948]

She opened for the Stones in Ft. Collins Colorado. She got loaded on the bus ride, the show started 2 hrs late. She and The Stones were Priceless. Congratulations. 🎉 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MrBg76]

She's an icon and beautiful !!! Love you, Chaka !!!

[@Bailey2006a]

Do You Love Me Still…gorgeous love song sung with Chaka’s usual transcendent brilliance.

[@daimonmarioperez9501]

AND WHAT A LEGACY !!!!! Thank you Chaka for the music. Now go see a movie. You definitely deserve it .

[@larrysouthern5098]

Good for Chaka!!! I am a jazz lover and to me the power in her voice reminds me of a trumpet or saxophone.. She has a stong sound and probably wouldn't need a microphone in a concert hall.. "Everlasting Love" is one of my favorites..she starts out in a low register but by the end she's up in the stratospher..that is vocal power... ( I would love to hear a horn version done like she does it..) Thank you Chaka!! For being an inspiration to us all.. Young and old alike... We ❤ You!!!....

[@Hippie-i8g]

Yes!!!! 🔥 CHAKA! ❤

[@phyllisasinyanbi1995]

Miles Davis made a similar comment about Chaka using her voice like a horn.

[@michaelwilliams4787]

70 years old and a grandma all i can say is WOW. I'm a 70s brotha and grew up on her music when she was with Rufus

[@ahlfar1901]

Her music is timeless and will be listened to for many more generations. I saw her live a few years ago, and she is Legendary. True Queen of funk!

[@chiefxx8259]

Hell, she could have and should have been inducted 10yrs ago ! All the old soul classics, pop with Prince, Stevie Wonder, her jazz collaborations, and her other stuff .👍 🎼🎵💃🌷👍 "Everlasting Love"🎵

[@angc1456]

PRINCE The GOAT :) Chaka Khan is an another Legend 🥰🥰🥰

[@erictheisen3203]

Let's rock and roll with a legendary Chaka Kahn!

[@hotdogwaterperfume343]

She hardly ages, my god what a FABULOUS woman! One of the earthiest and soulful chicks to grace the music scene, she puts all the young gals to shame. ARIES QUEEN ♈️🍄🌱✨

[@NOGENERATIONALTRAUMA]

Chaka is such a realist, such a queen. I never knew that her first husband was from India and that she was part of the black panther party. That’s some good info. This is a great interview. I won’t spoil all the other good details.

[@sbella6719]

Love how she defined happiness for herself in this interview. Thanks Chaka (and Rufus) for the music and the memories ❤

[@mimic6408]

I love her. I’ve seen her in concert 4 times, she even brought Stevie Wonder out at the Greek Theater 🤩! I am so grateful to have experienced her amazing talent in person, and to have her music as the soundtrack to all of the major events in my life. Thank you Chaka Khan, and congratulations. So happy for you 🥳🎉👏🏽🥰🌹🦋✌🏽💗

[@mmoye8640]

She was definitely feeling right at the RnR celebration! I ain't mad at her. She's a legend!

[@MichaelJohnson-wk8tk]

I saw Chaka perform at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival earlier this year. All I can say is wow!!!!!!!! She has been one of my favorite performers since the 70's. This honor is well deserved!

[@dakotac180]

She's such an unbothered queen, we are lucky to still have her.

[@TCSTL378]

I luv Chaka Khan❤....My mom introduced her music to me as a child in the 70's and until this day she is still one of my favorite artists ❤

[@karenbrown2135]

Yay Chaka!!! You go girl! Big fan here since Rufus days in the 70’s.❤

[@JeffmChicago]

What an honor. Beautifully done CBS News. Congratulations Chaka Khan!

[@DangerousParent]

I've never understood why her "Roll Me Through the Rushes" wasn't played in heavy rotation on Gospel Radio Stations, it's an incredible, POWERFUL song which should still be being played🤔

[@GoddessFactor007]

Yep. Her 'wild child' image in those years never worked for gospel though ❤

[@yvonneplant9434]

​@@GoddessFactor007Sure. No " wild" or powerful people singing gospel. 😅

[@christophertracy2807]

Show me any record from Whitney, Mariah, or Beyonce that has the power of Chaka's Rushes

[@ronaldw548]

​@@christophertracy2807 None of them can or could match the vocal strength of CHAKA.

[@DangerousParent]

It's a shame, but your right😏@@yvonneplant9434

[@moniquemonique7543]

Such a legendary icon❤

[@rogerwinters9856]

CHAKA KHAN is my girl, I am so happy from my heart she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and yes next the Kennedy Center Honors, she deserved all of it, give my girl her flowers A true talent. .........................................

[@mefirstplease3676]

Love Chaka, I’m so glad one of the many aspects of her voice is being recognized. ❤❤❤

[@jeanneanderson3367]

She is an incredible singer & deserves this honor. Love her music & still listen to it. Congratulations! 👏🏻🎤

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

Yasss!!!!🤘🏾🎤👏🏽

[@garydavies8307]

Alas her voice has gone now.

[@jefffarmer5785]

Their is some female vocalist that have this very confident aura when it comes to performing music... Chaka; also is unusually witty with a very high musical sense, and intelect-!!! She was (and, still is) one of 'The Greats' in Pop Music-!!!!!!! She is the kind of vocalist that can give you 'Goosebumps' when she sings... 1 in a MILLION-!!!!!!! 😊😁😆👍✌

[@sherrygrant317]

Chaka said it herself she feels scared of being on the stage srugs helped her get through it

[@JustinCase780]

Summer of '84 was beyond fantastic in part to this Goddess! And, she did sooo much more!! And, I'm a rock & roll dude 😂

[@neilifill4819]

Chaka Khan is an icon! I saw her in concert and she held the mike close to her stomach while she was singing.. her voice is so big, if it was up to her mouth, she would have blown us away!

[@gfanarakos]

Prince adored Chaka Khan

[@msbcheet6041]

WELL DESERVED!!!❤❤❤❤

[@Lotus1111]

Phenomenal! Well deserved Chaka Khan! I saw her in concert at Constitution Hall in D.C. in the 90’s - unforgettable night✨

[@AndreMSmith1]

Congrats Chaka Khan it about time she very underrated. ❤❤❤❤her

[@sbella6719]

I remember when Sweet Thang came out. I didn't have the song. I had my best friend play the song over the telephone while I recorded it on my end- lol. Those were the days. Loved me some Chaka ❤!

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

The song was Prince’s song and he said she can use it and it was so popular her voice was so powerful on that song that people forgot that he wrote it and it was on his first album

[@MojoMojo5768]

I still spin her records(vinyl) when I dj. I love me some Chaka

[@RemyRAD]

And when I got hired for NBC's, Flagship, FM Station, WKYS, in Washington DC. In 1981. I really enjoyed when I played Chaka Khan. Who didn't? What fun! She exemplified fun music. She was a wonderful performer and still is. And she survived. And flourished. Because she became an adult. And loves her life and children. We've all had a lot of happy joy, because of her. She's one of the Best! She's, Every Woman. RemyRAD

[@Afrocentricpoet]

When we talk about black female soul singers she is sometimes over looked. She is a queen an one of one.

[@darrylmilling2747]

By the public but not by the music industry gold and platinum singles and albums 10 Grammy Awards a Star on the walk of Fame countless industry awards and honors

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

​​@@darrylmilling2747Absolutely! I think that mainstream audiences, specially in America, slept on Chaka due to the fact she never had another #1 hit like "I Feel For You" though she had a very consistent and productive career long afterwards. Plus, her struggle with drugs and alchool didn't help much either for some time...

[@darrylmilling2747]

@@SmartRobot-wc2fb I always thought that was Chaka goal was not to be a household name.I did a internship with Earthsong Entertainment Chaka Khan Record Label.I called her a reluctant star she hated doing any industry event honestly could careless about winning a Grammy Yet she was very humble and thankful for her success and had no regrets at all about her choices and decisions good or bad in her personal and professional life

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

@@darrylmilling2747 True. In the music business you always had the stars/celebrities/entertainers and the musicians/trendsetters...I would include Chaka in the 2nd group of artists...they usually hate all that fanfare associated with the industry/mainstream...she's been strugling with that pretty much all her life/career...but like many others from her generation, she would inevitably become a household name due to her innovative body of work/back catalog...

[@erolynbarnes6654]

I find that strange to me the holy trio would be Chaka Aretha and Tina. I think it’s a generational thing. Nobody can do what Chaka can nobody. Even better live

[@travislatigue4957]

I love listening 🎧 to her life stories....❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-zv8gd3jl7q]

Luv from Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Yups she got fans here too broooo

[@RubenAndujar-t5w]

Goodness, she's still as beautiful today as she was back in the day... [sigh...]

[@lisamac2764]

Thanks for the good vibes, good memories through mine & my childrens lives. ❤

[@DSmith-xv4vv]

"" QUEEN OF FUNK & ROLL "" """ VOCAL G.O.A.T. " 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥🔥🔥❤️🩵💜💋💋💋😎

[@Mak0154]

Chaka Khan is my favorite singer of all time and great for her! She deserves it

[@chanelhopeful5336]

Well Deserved, She’s Absolutely Fabulous!!!!❤❤❤

[@shannonblanchard8195]

I love her so much!!! We have the same hair!!! An idol and an icon!!💜

[@Sunny-il1xm]

About time! One of the best voices ever!!!

[@hunterjm5774]

Chaka is amazing. Dont forget her vocals in Steve Winwoods Higher Love! Check it out.

[@sbella6719]

I checked it out. Never would have known that was Chaka if I didn't see her in the video. Her vocals seemed rather tamed. I understand that it's his song, guess I'm use to her powerful voice being allowed to soar.

[@SDSFG45]

one of my regrets is that Ive never seen her live with or without Rufus. I just think she's the bees-knees...a true legend. But as much as I dig her, she's one of those artists who I wouldnt want to know intimately. I wouldnt want to read a book about her or sit and talk about her life..because my gut tells me, there was a LOT of darkness and pain. She's a little thing..very short. And at her peak, she looked like an action-hero from a comic book. She was DANGEROUSLY sexy and alluring. I can only imagine how stressful and difficult it must have been for her, trying to do her thing, while at the same time, navigating around sexual harrassment or abuse. And yet, she's still here

[@darienwilliams6070]

Okay, 70 and can still blow!

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

“Through The Fire” will always be a personal favorite from childhood & my teens as a millennial out of many other incredible hits & tunes from the amazingly multitalented fabulous legendary Chaka Khan.💜🤘🏾💜 Her music is still my go to for escapism and getting through “certain days” along with moments when needed.🍁🎧🍂 She certainly deserves, all of her flowers, accolades, & to enjoy the R&R time with her grandchildren. Planting flowers in her garden, watching multiple good movies,or whatever else.🌺💜🌺 #Icon

[@tammiedunbar6166]

I was blown away when I was blessed to see CHAKA singing with an Orchestra live with a children' choir with Sir. Quincy Jones directing the Orchestra and CHAKA singing the lead vocals accompanied with SIMPLY RED in French the classic "Everything Must Change" Absolutely Breath Taking". CHAKA have a personal tribute to her long time producer "Arif Martin " RIP for opening up all the doors to her creative possibilities. During moments in my daily life I shuffle between her catalog of music with her fabulous band mates, "RUFUS" and her solo gems such as those beautiful ballads. " Your Love Is All I Know". "Don't Look at me that way". "Telephone" "Destiny ". Stranger to Love". And the icing on the cake for me is when she surrounds her lead vocals accompanied with her own "WALL of CHAKAS" background vocals absolutely genius!!! CHAKA" your tangible artisty is soul power to my soul. I'm blessed to be living in this space and time upon this planet to be alive in these fleeting moments of the days of our lives yet your music is eternal. May our Creator and our "Righteous Ancestors " keep your being safe and well &thriving and in a state of inner peace and grace. " BLESSED ARE THE TIES THAT BIND"

[@tammiedunbar6166]

I was fortunate to witness the sheer genius of this living genie in the mid 90's at the Fox Theater in Atlanta GA with our other beloved "DIVA" Patti LaBelle that concert was simply spectacular!!

[@christophernixon9862]

Love your honesty, Chaka Khan !! Hello Happiness

[@kl.8992]

So well deserved

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

You deserve to watch some movies with the grandkids ❤❤❤❤ LOVE YOUR MUSIC QUEEN!!!

[@L.E.O.6141]

Legend,Queen,Icon,Trailblazer.There will never be another.❤

[@rosariodeleon541]

Congratulations Chakha🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤on your induction to the Rock ‘ n Roll Hall of Fame, it’s about time. Love your music

[@nenaaa1444]

What a beautiful great singer one and only Chaka Khan.

[@ButterFlyGoddess]

✨MY FAVORITE SINGER✨When My Cousin & I Would Play Dress Up And Sing I WAS ALWAYS CHAKA KHAN✨ CONGRATULATION QUEEN✨🙏🏾✨🪷💖🧘🏾‍♀️✨💫

[@ericjones7769]

Simply A Legend In Every Word Chaka Khan 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@JCesar-xf2bk]

I love Chaka! She's an amazing vocalist and seems to be a very grounded person. In Boy George's 1995 autobiography, he tells a conversation that he had with her. She said she kept her awards in the bathroom (if I'm not mistaken). She couldn't care less about them. According to her, who's to say who's better than anyone? So true! By the way, I LOVE ''No See No Cry''. It was a hit in Brazil, although it's been forgotten by the fans and by herself! It was the theme to a Superman movie. I find it so catchy and I remember hearing on the radio. Keep on rocking, Chaka!