‘American Idol’ Alum Fantasia Reveals Aretha Franklin Gave Her Tough Love over the Years 

Yes she is a sweetheart , Loved u from day one ...the Lord open tht door for her wen she was late, God is good ,God bless his Child ,stay in his Grace baby

Oh, yes!!! Tasia has that crown nah baby! You better believe! She comin' for throats, edges and snatching wigs!

They knew damn well everybody wanted to see Fantasia do a solo performance just like Jennifer Hudson did because she was going to shut it down

Lol... oh wow...

I believe she said that, she had that attitude and took that title serious

Head bi.ch or not. Fannie stands!

@@yahwehlawstheswordofredemp7627 Fantasia has been one of my favorite female artists for years and the only fan who concert I want to attend. I especially enjoyed her singing with her mom on the Superbowl Gospel show "He's Done Enough" , I just love her spirit and anyone that she's done a tribute to dead or alive she always delivers.

Vance Mars, lol.. Right! Aretha let her know from the gate ... much respect to The late Aretha and rising to the top Fantasia.

I have all except one with hood boy. People have to support her too.

That's okay, she's giving other a chance to salute them, remember she's the Queen of tributes. Can't no one take that from her. Plus she's letting the Academy of music know that she's here.

She did that at Take the Stage for President Obama and Forst lady Michelle Obama

The thing is, the mainstream industry has no clue wtf to do with her. They need someone rehersed, someone tame, someone the audience can digest easily. At the Grammys, they literally turned down her mic when she was about to go off. They know that, if they let her have it her way, everybody else can just go home.

Yes she does everytime I hear her sang I tear up wht a gift she has from God ,truly Favor in his eyes

I totally agree and had the same me reaction as you. Even though Tasia did her thing, I was very disappointed at the song choices for her.

Say Tht than!! Good words I agree 100%

agreed

Right

I know right, they don't announce Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson former contestant, so why Fantasia, she has a Grammy under her belt too.

Joyce Cunningham That’s an unfair comparison. That’s not to say Fantasia hasn’t had a successful career and I hate that she’s overlooked when people mention successful American Idol winners. However, Jennifer won an Oscar, has done films, Broadway and live musicals, and is coaching on The Voice; Kelly is on her way to being a pop legend; and Carrie Underwood is Carrie freaking Underwood. Need I say more?

This has been old news since Fantasia started getting noticed back in 2004. Were you a child back then? If so, that's probably why you missed it.

Dave Hollister too

Lord knows she should have

Okkk! I'm wit you on tht

When did Shirley say that? Her and Queen were close friends.

Agreed

Should have picked Fantasia

That's okay, because Jennifer Hudson act allot like Aretha franklin, Fantasia need to play Patti Labelle. American soul need to put her on the show "Soul Train" on bet

The American Tribute to the legendary Queen of Soul, The Extraordinary Queen herself, Mother of All Diva's, Queen Diva, Aretha Franklin, the world acknowledged her as an American Jewel, a Diamond in the Rough pages of History, and an Overcomer in Life's lessons! Nobody could endured the 💓 ache,and pain, but someone who was Divenly Ordained at such a time in the life and culture of an American Woman who was destined to be Queen...yes,she was the Queen Diva,who outshined her rivals, her enemies, and even her so called friends, see, her Kingdom was of another Life and time in the Black movement of becoming a Fierce woman of God, even her admirers, critics,bowed to her will, it was exhibited in the Presentation on last Sunday evening, there are stars, meteors, comets,but only one that can travel the Galaxies of a far reaching Heaven on Earth, our Queen...Esther, our Sister Phebe, our Sister Deborah and the awesome Queen Nephiti outshines them all. What a wonderful feeling to belong to the body of many Illistrious Women of God's Vanguard Army of Believers, who passed the Golden Scepter of Life to other humbled women of God...Who made no fuss, about being in that realm of Divine Sisterhood.I respectfully Thank those that made a Day fit for A Queen...That millions watched in awe of a Solider that endured Her Cross to receive Her 👑. The Righteous Crown,that will begiven by our Lord Jesus Christ, one day in the Heavenlies.Sing on Queen, your audience is waiting too hear the sounds of Unspeakable Joy from your 💓.We love the Queen. A'- men. copyright 2019 hd. pastorhelen7@gmail.com

@@joycecunningham8785 that's what I was telling everybody Fantasia need to play Patti LaBelle and Aretha Franklin chose Jennifer Hudson she made the right choice and I do agree with you

What do you mean by that? I hope it isnt negative. Fantasia does get the spirit. You can tell when it comes over her while she sings. She is anointed.

Jennifer Hudson didn't make that choice Aretha did and the public don't be a hater

Fantasia should play Patti Labelle!

@@musicluver94293 Absolutely!

CLEOPATRA JONES Idk about all that I mean I can’t say your lying because idk but Aretha was already an established legend when Fantasia came along... how do you know this I’m just asking out of curiosity??! Because now I’m thinking 🤔

@@beautifullymastered1914 I've been following ARETHA for 50 years and she NEVER has liked women who were STONE SINGERS. ARETHA was limited vocally. Look at how she was unresponsive when Fantasia honored her. But when A MAN songs her songs, she grins.

@@beautifullymastered1914 Of course I don;t know but this is just observation of her from over the years. Just go back and look at her tributes. She usually chooses who honors her and it's NEVA really a vocalist that will tear it up. Yes Patti honored her on ESSENCE that year and sang AINT NO WAY and Aretha has NEVA (even in her hey day) been able to sing that song like Patti did. Ain't No Way belonged to Patti after that night. Look it up on here. 2ndly, Fantasia SANG HER HEART out to ARetha when she sang Baby I Love You to her (also on here) and Aretha just SAT THERE but when Rueben Studdard sang Angel, she cries. And that she was thinking about her dead sister mess doesnt fly.

CLEOPATRA JONES Thanks for the clarification I’m going to go look up this stuff now

@@beautifullymastered1914 hey girl, did you ever research this?

Queen got on her during all of that stuff happening.