Aretha Franklin is Celebrated at her ‘Homegoing’ by Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande, Chaka Khan + More
The world lost an icon and celebs and fans came out to give Aretha Franklin the ‘homegoing’ she deserved.
Celebrities and fans alike came out to witness Aretha Franklin as she is laid to rest. Fantasia took her shoes off to perform and she did not come to play.
Shoes came off at the beginning, that is ALL you need to know. Let Fantasia bless your soul. You’re welcome. #ArethaHomegoing #ArethaFrankinFuneral pic.twitter.com/RXlawZZSci
— Such (@Such) August 31, 2018
Celebs like Ariana Grande were there to support the legend. Ariana performed “Natural Woman.”
.@ArianaGrande pays tribute to Aretha Franklin by covering “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” at her funeral. pic.twitter.com/4dKzGKzvJY
— Pop Crave (@PopCraveNet) August 31, 2018
The pastor overseeing the service, Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, joked that he thought Ariana was something new at Taco Bell when he saw her name on the program. He stated, “Girl, let me give you all my respect.”
Bishop Charles H. Ellis III at Aretha Franklin’s funeral: “When I saw @ArianaGrande on the program I thought that was a new something at taco bell” https://t.co/m1ZEe6FAf4 pic.twitter.com/U8iThtnA0p
— Good Morning America (@GMA) August 31, 2018
‘Aunty’ Chaka Khan gave Ms. Franklin a beautiful send off with “Goin’ Up Yonder.” Many viewers noted that Chaka was reading some of the words off of her fan, but she’s a legend, so we aren’t mad at her. She made sure to not skip a beat with her powerful vocals.
Watch Chaka Khan perform the gospel classic “Goin’ Up Yonder” at Aretha Franklin’s funeral: https://t.co/1ehk0LDUYc pic.twitter.com/AG4O4rOv31
— Consequence of Sound (@consequence) August 31, 2018
Jennifer Hudson also brought down the house. Listen to her snatch edges below.
😭😭😭 Jennifer Hudson… Amazing Grace #ArethaHomegoing #ArethaFranklin … Goosebumps 👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/ERlSJIqKYM
— TWill👑💋🇯🇲🙌🏾 (@TWill876) August 31, 2018
Through the tears and the laughter, many honored Aretha today, and we send our love to her friends, family, and fans across the world. Aretha inspired generations with her amazing voice and political activism.
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