Beyoncé Is Better than Tina Turner!?!
December 1st, 2008
Oh, snap! Beyoncé is better than Tina Turner! Well that what Kanye West reportedly exclaimed to reporters in New Zealand. “She is just as great, if not greater, than artists we had in the past…she’s probably greater than Tina Turner,” West said, according to singerroom.
While high praises are always welcomed, even from someone prone to knuckle-headed hyperbole as West, but the statement almost seems like a stunt, as if he’s trying to start somethin’ between Tina and Beyoncé.
Beyoncé already got in trouble with Aretha Franklin for reading a script that introduced Tina as “the Queen” before their riveting performance at this year’s Grammy award show. Now it seems that outside forces are pitting a very appreciative Beyoncé against one of her mentors. Maybe Tina won’t take too much offense from Kanye’s remark. And if she does, let’s hope she doesn’t lash out against Beyoncé.
But what’s your opinion? Was Kayne’s comment disrespectful? Will it come to haunt Beyoncé in the future? Or is Tina just too cool and confident with her legendary status, that she could care less what Kanye says?
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Honestly, I think some of you got it right when you said that Kanye made the statement to sugar coat some of the other comments he has made about Beyonce. It’s obvious that Beyonce is not better than Tina Turner for the mere fact that she has not been in the business as long as Tina and has not had to endure as much (being abused, racism, staying in the business for as long as she has) as Tina has. I think both women are talented but there really isn’t anything to compare. We probably should wait 40 years and then answer this question.
If there was never a Tina Turner who then would you compare her as being better than. Come on folks Tina is a legend and obviouly if you,ve ever had the pleasure of seeing Ms. Turner you would know from B’s moves and dancing that Ms. Tina holds a great influence in her perfroming. Let’s not get it twisted, Ms. B. has a long line of Diva’s/Legends that she emulates and that has paved the way for her and others to shake across the stage.
Knowledge is powerful! Let’so the homework before we start these Urban Legend Tales
More publicity. Whatever works. But Tina turner will always stand alone. Isn’t Bey’s movie coming out soon? She is good and has worked her a@# off to get where she is and a husband. Not bad. Her face is everywhere. She is an alright entertainer and singer but not to the status where so many are obsessed. Like some of the other no one is hating and I personally think that is to keep news and readers blogging.
Honestly, they both have different type of voice How can we say beyonce is better than Tina Turner when they sing totally different from each other.I
Honestly, they both have different type of voice How can we say beyonce is better than Tina Turner when they sing totally different from each other.
just cause you have more awards dont make you a better artist or performer
that’s false
more awards does let others know that you are becoming more well known
and you receive a higher level of recognition but that doesnt mean you are better
for example leona lewis can sing
rihana wins more awards, she’s not that talented
and being in different categories as an artist
doesnt mean that you cant tell who’s more talented than the other
that’s like saying lil wayne vs 50 cent
or jay z vs kanye west
we all have our own preference and different perspective
on how we see things and what we like
but you can tell who’s a better performer vs a better singer
there not the same thing
we are not always going to agree on things
but let’s still keep the level of respect for one another
besides while we are blogging about this both women
are getting their money and probably not stressing about it
so why should we????????????????
Beyonce’ is good but NOT that good. Tina Turner has a strong and unique voice that even Beyonce’ couldn’t imitate.
Well in all kanye is stating his opinion but he starts lots of mees in the industry and, i feel like yes beyonce is the best and so is tina u have to respect the ones above u and tina and many others made her who she is.i mean all the glitter aon her dresses[tina] and some of her dance moves if look like tinas so in all shes jus a reval of the ones before her!
My son says he likes her songs ….she is a legend for a eight year old…
who listens to what Kanye says??? Leave it be.
I feel that their aren’t any artist now that can touch the artist of my parents’ time or before. What is music really about anyway now? Beyonce is a great entertainer but not as great as Ms. Tina Turner. Ms. Tina is one of many performers that have paved the way for most artist today….
Tina is a legand, there is no comparison at all! I agree Bey is over rated. She’s good, however, there is a lot better entertainers!
This is my “bold” comment about this mess here, Some People need to stop saying and doing things to stir up foolishness, PERIOD! To me, this is not funny and it’s not about competition in this matter it’s about growing up mentally. Maybe Kanye feels that way but it shouldn’t haven been published what he said or who ever said! Some People just live to be hypicritical, I see why Shawn Penn use to black out on the media folks! Boy I tell you… GROW UP AFRICAN AMERICAN PEOPLE!!!!
Beyonce should’nt be compare to Tina at all.
I would have to say that Im a fan of both, I cant say that beyounce is better than tina it takes time to get were tina’s at .Voice and lyrics tellsit all ,Tina is a soul singer beyounce music really dont have soul when listen to the lyrics it have no meaning and her videos never makes no since to what she’s talking about. If everyone stop watching her shake her but and listen to the lyrics then u can have ur honest judgement. B really do works hard for her talent but she can never be a Tina Turner but who are we to judge. I give me hat off to both of these woman because they both deserve it
no big deal it’s her opinion…
don’t mind mr.west he is a little off you know!hahahahha! and she doesn’t even come close to miss tina..only in her dreams!
Kanye either needs to get ‘laid’ or needs a proper companion/girlfriend!!! He’s been saying a lot of stupid things recently, fings he didn’t say while he’s mum was alive or while he had a girlfriend. SOMEBODY HELP HIM PLEASE!!!!
I love Kanye, but I hope he didn’t say that. Tina Turner is a legend who has endured great obstacles to get to where she is today. Also, there would be no Beyonce if it weren’t for artists of the past like Ms. Turner. But we all know that Kanye says stuff to make headlines. He probably doesn’t even believe what he said. Heck, a few weeks ago, he supposedly said something bad about Beyonce. And he could have been misquoted. Regardless, I feel like Kanye is going through a rough time right now. Let’s all pray for him and hope he gets better soon.
hehehehehehehehe no not at all. please stop it with the jokes.