Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey.Photo: Santiago Felipe/Getty Images; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images; Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesChaka Khanis taking issue withRolling Stone’s"200 Greatest Singers of All Time"list.While appearing onLos Angeles Magazine’sThe Originalspodcastthis week, the musician, 69, expressed her thoughts on being placed 29th on the list and took aim at other artists who were sectioned above her.As podcast host Andrew Goldman congratulated Khan on being included, the “I’m Every Woman” crooner said, “This don’t mean a great deal to me. These people don’t quantify or validate me in any way.“Khan then questioned who exactly made the list, which she wasn’t entirely familiar with, and as Goldman told her thatAretha Franklinearned the top spot, she responded, “As she f—ing should.“When the host told her about some of the other vocalists who were also featured, Khan did not shy away from sharing her other thoughts.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesNoting thatMariah Careyearned the No. 5 spot on the list, Khan replied, “That must be payola or some s— like that.“When Goldman mentionedBeyoncéclaimed No. 8, the artist said “no comment,” before she added: “She’s a great singer. She really has the opportunity to be a great singer. She has what it takes. She’s got the chops. She does.“Chaka Khan.Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesThe most candid response came, however, when Khan learned thatMary J. Bligeappeared on the list just a few spots ahead of her at No. 25.“They are blind as a motherf—ing bat! They need hearing aids,” she said. “They have no eyes. They have no ears… These must be the children of Helen Keller!“Despite this, Khan confirmed that she and Blige pair are still close, following the 2007 mending of their relationship and subsequent recording of the song “Disrespectful” together.“She and I have that kind of relationship we can talk … you know, I love her, She loves me,” she told Goldman. “We don’t have a problem.“RELATED VIDEO: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington and Ciara Reveal Which Legend Paved the Way for ThemRolling Stone’s much-talked-about list was released on the first day of 2023, and features other singers, includingWhitney Houston,Sam CookeandJoni Mitchell, to name a few.Céline Dionwas noticeably absent from the starry names, which caused outrage among fans of the singer, with some even protesting outside ofRolling Stone’s New York City offices shortly after the list was published.
Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey.Photo: Santiago Felipe/Getty Images; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Chaka Khanis taking issue withRolling Stone’s"200 Greatest Singers of All Time"list.While appearing onLos Angeles Magazine’sThe Originalspodcastthis week, the musician, 69, expressed her thoughts on being placed 29th on the list and took aim at other artists who were sectioned above her.As podcast host Andrew Goldman congratulated Khan on being included, the “I’m Every Woman” crooner said, “This don’t mean a great deal to me. These people don’t quantify or validate me in any way.“Khan then questioned who exactly made the list, which she wasn’t entirely familiar with, and as Goldman told her thatAretha Franklinearned the top spot, she responded, “As she f—ing should.“When the host told her about some of the other vocalists who were also featured, Khan did not shy away from sharing her other thoughts.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesNoting thatMariah Careyearned the No. 5 spot on the list, Khan replied, “That must be payola or some s— like that.“When Goldman mentionedBeyoncéclaimed No. 8, the artist said “no comment,” before she added: “She’s a great singer. She really has the opportunity to be a great singer. She has what it takes. She’s got the chops. She does.“Chaka Khan.Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesThe most candid response came, however, when Khan learned thatMary J. Bligeappeared on the list just a few spots ahead of her at No. 25.“They are blind as a motherf—ing bat! They need hearing aids,” she said. “They have no eyes. They have no ears… These must be the children of Helen Keller!“Despite this, Khan confirmed that she and Blige pair are still close, following the 2007 mending of their relationship and subsequent recording of the song “Disrespectful” together.“She and I have that kind of relationship we can talk … you know, I love her, She loves me,” she told Goldman. “We don’t have a problem.“RELATED VIDEO: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington and Ciara Reveal Which Legend Paved the Way for ThemRolling Stone’s much-talked-about list was released on the first day of 2023, and features other singers, includingWhitney Houston,Sam CookeandJoni Mitchell, to name a few.Céline Dionwas noticeably absent from the starry names, which caused outrage among fans of the singer, with some even protesting outside ofRolling Stone’s New York City offices shortly after the list was published.
Chaka Khanis taking issue withRolling Stone’s"200 Greatest Singers of All Time"list.
While appearing onLos Angeles Magazine’sThe Originalspodcastthis week, the musician, 69, expressed her thoughts on being placed 29th on the list and took aim at other artists who were sectioned above her.
As podcast host Andrew Goldman congratulated Khan on being included, the “I’m Every Woman” crooner said, “This don’t mean a great deal to me. These people don’t quantify or validate me in any way.”
Khan then questioned who exactly made the list, which she wasn’t entirely familiar with, and as Goldman told her thatAretha Franklinearned the top spot, she responded, “As she f—ing should.”
When the host told her about some of the other vocalists who were also featured, Khan did not shy away from sharing her other thoughts.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Noting thatMariah Careyearned the No. 5 spot on the list, Khan replied, “That must be payola or some s— like that.”
When Goldman mentionedBeyoncéclaimed No. 8, the artist said “no comment,” before she added: “She’s a great singer. She really has the opportunity to be a great singer. She has what it takes. She’s got the chops. She does.”
Chaka Khan.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
The most candid response came, however, when Khan learned thatMary J. Bligeappeared on the list just a few spots ahead of her at No. 25.
“They are blind as a motherf—ing bat! They need hearing aids,” she said. “They have no eyes. They have no ears… These must be the children of Helen Keller!”
Despite this, Khan confirmed that she and Blige pair are still close, following the 2007 mending of their relationship and subsequent recording of the song “Disrespectful” together.
“She and I have that kind of relationship we can talk … you know, I love her, She loves me,” she told Goldman. “We don’t have a problem.”
RELATED VIDEO: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington and Ciara Reveal Which Legend Paved the Way for Them
Rolling Stone’s much-talked-about list was released on the first day of 2023, and features other singers, includingWhitney Houston,Sam CookeandJoni Mitchell, to name a few.
Céline Dionwas noticeably absent from the starry names, which caused outrage among fans of the singer, with some even protesting outside ofRolling Stone’s New York City offices shortly after the list was published.
source: people.com
