NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: Chaka Khan attends Angel Ball 2022 hosted by Gabrielle's Angel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on October 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Gabrielle's Angel Foundation)
<p>The Queen of Funk, <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/listen-chaka-khan-says-mary-j-bliges-vocals-were-flat-on-sweet-thing-cover-also-fires-at-mariah-carey-adele/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chaka Khan</a>, is apologizing for her recent comments regarding the vocals of <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/mary-j-bliges-stepdaughter-breaks-down-because-she-hasnt-seen-her-since-the-separation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mary J. Blige</a>, <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/mariah-carey-kim-kardashian-daughters-tiktok-upload/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mariah Carey</a>, and <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/adele-doubles-down-on-decision-to-cancel-her-las-vegas-residency-you-cant-buy-me/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adele</a>. The 69-year-old recently shared her thoughts about the singers and their inclusion in Rolling Stone&#8217;s <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-singers-all-time-1234642307/"><span class="s1">“200 Greatest Singers of All Time”</span></a> listicle during a recent podcast appearance and her sentiments shocked the world.</p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">RELATED: <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/listen-chaka-khan-says-mary-j-bliges-vocals-were-flat-on-sweet-thing-cover-also-fires-at-mariah-carey-adele/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LISTEN: Chaka Khan Says Mary J. Blige&#8217;s &#8216;Vocals Were Flat&#8217; On &#8216;Sweet Thing&#8217; Cover — Also Fires At Mariah Carey &; Adele</a></h5>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Chaka Khan Apologized For Her Criticism Of The Singers&#8217; Vocals Via Instagram</h3>
<p>The 69-year-old took to Instagram on Sunday to recap the incident that prompted her criticism. She also explained that artists shouldn&#8217;t be categorized by their gifts.</p>
<blockquote><p>Recently, I was asked about a list of the &#8216;greatest singers of all time&#8217; and instead of questioning the need for such a list, I was pitted against other artists and I took the bait.</p>
<p>As artists, we are unfairly put into ‘boxes’, ‘categories’ or on ‘lists.’ Being an artist or musician is not a competition. It’s a gift, for which I am truly grateful.</p></blockquote>
<p>Additionally, Chaka Khan went on to apologize for her criticism of the other singers on the list and the hurt she may have caused them.</p>
<blockquote><p>It was not my intention to cause pain or upset anyone. To anyone that felt this way, I sincerely apologize.</p></blockquote>
<p>Additionally, the 69-year-old revealed that she&#8217;s working on a foundation to empower others, with more information to be announced soon.</p>
<blockquote><p>Thank you for all the love everyone has shown me, unconditionally. I have always been about empowering others and I started a foundation for that very purpose. I will be announcing soon. Empowering all artists is most important because we truly are the architects of change&#8230;and change begins within the heart. I love you all and God bless &#8211; Chaka</p></blockquote>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Chaka Khan&#8217;s Previous Comments About Rolling Stone&#8217;s Listicle</h3>
<p>The 69-year-old previously appeared on <em>The Originals </em>podcast with <a href="https://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/exclusive-chaka-khan-revives-mary-j-blige-feud-dunks-on-adele-and-mariah-carey/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Magazine’s</a> Andrew Goldman. Goldman congratulated Khan for being listed at #29 in Rolling Stone&#8217;s <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-singers-all-time-1234642307/"><span class="s1">“200 Greatest Singers of All Time”</span></a> listicle.</p>
<p>However, Khan replied by saying that the list doesn&#8217;t &#8220;mean much&#8221; to her.</p>
<blockquote><p>I didn’t even know what the h*ll you were talking about, so obviously, this don’t mean a great deal to me. These people don’t quantify or validate me in any way.</p></blockquote>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">The 69-Year-Old&#8217;s Criticism Of Fellow Singer&#8217;s Vocals</h3>
<p>Khan went on to criticize a few singers that the publication ranked ahead of her. The first included Mariah Carey, who was ranked #5 on the list.</p>
<blockquote><p>That must be payola or some s**t like that.</p></blockquote>
<p>The second included Adele, who ranked #22.</p>
<blockquote><p>Okay, I quit.</p></blockquote>
<p>Then, Mary J. Blige, who ranked at #25, sparked the biggest reaction from Khan.</p>
<blockquote><p>They are blind as a motherf*****g bat! They need hearing aids…These must be the children of Helen Keller!</p></blockquote>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Khan Went On To Call Mary J. Blige&#8217;s Vocals &#8220;Flat&#8221;</h3>
<p>Khan’s response prompted Goldman to reflect on when the singer criticized Mary J. Blige for her cover of the 1975 Rufus ballad “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7dwufE72UE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sweet Thing</a>.” Mary J. Blige placed her cover for the song on her 1992 debut album, <em>What’s The 411?</em></p>
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<p>Goldman said that Khan publically declared the cover “the song Mary J. Blige f****d up” at a public concert years ago. However, Khan refuted Goldman’s assertion, explaining that she told Blige directly that she messed up her song.</p>
<blockquote><p>But I told Mary J. Blige she f*****d it up!… Number one, her vocals were flat. And I asked her, ‘what time of day was it, or night — what were you doing when you decided to cover ‘Sweet Thing’?</p></blockquote>
<p>Despite her transparent criticism, Khan maintained that she and Blige have an open relationship and don&#8217;t have any problems with one another.</p>
<blockquote><p>I love her. She loves me — and we don’t have a problem.</p></blockquote>
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<p>Roommates, are you happy to see that Chaka Khan apologized for her comments?</p>
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