“Jay Z will forever be nasty for ruining Drunk in Love with that Tina line. “Knowing that Tina Turner was Beyoncé’s blueprint and one of her biggest influences makes that “Eat the Cake Anna Mae” line in Drunk in Love even more jarring,” added another. “I keep thinking about how disrespectful it was for Jay-Z and Beyonce to have that ‘Drunk in Love’ lyric making fun of Tina Turner’s abuse from Ike …” tweeted one person. AFP via Getty ImagesĮven with her loving send-off, fans reignited their disdain about referencing Turner’s toxic relationship. The “Proud Mary” singer was an inspiration to Beyoncé. Thank you for all you have done,” she wrote. “We are all so fortunate to have witnessed your kindness and beautiful spirit that will forever remain. You are the epitome of power and passion.” “I’m so grateful for your inspiration and all the ways you have paved the way. I love you endlessly,” the “Cuff It” singer wrote. Ten years later, Turner lovers are still disgruntled by the lyrics, especially after Beyoncé shared a tribute post to her “inspiration,” Tina Turner, on Instagram and Twitter. Michael Ochs Archives Beyonce and Jay-Z perform on stage during the “On the Run II” tour at MetLife Stadium on August 2, 2018. The musical duo performs onstage circa 1974 in Los Angeles, Calif. The Post has contacted Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s reps for comment about the lyrics. When “Drunk in Love” debuted in 2013, the verse rubbed many people the wrong way, many of whom criticized the Carters for trying to profit off Tina’s abusive relationship. Ike was displeased with the fan’s lack of interest in him, so he attacked Tina by forcing cake in her mouth, saying, “Eat the cake, Anna Mae!”
Redferns Beyoncé and Jay-Z debuted “Drunk in Love” in 2013, referencing the Turners’ chaotic relationship. Ike and Tina Turner had an abusive and toxic relationship. The “Empire State of Mind” rapper’s lyrics reference a notorious moment in the Turner’s relationship when the “Proud Mary” singer, who went by Anna Mae at the time, was in a diner with Ike and fans asked her for an autograph instead of him. Now eat the cake, Anna Mae said, ‘Eat the cake, Anna Mae.'”
“I’m Ike Turner, turn up baby, no, I don’t play. “Beat the box up, like Mike in ’97, I bite,” Jay-Z, 53, raps. The news of her death led to the resurfaced lyrics of Beyoncé, 41, and Jay-Z’s song, “Drunk in Love,” perhaps the couple’s most iconic track together. Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock, died at 83 on Wednesday in her Switzerland home. Tina Turner fans are calling out Beyoncé and Jay-Z for their reference to the late queen of rock ‘n’ roll and her ex-husband Ike Turner’s abusive relationship in their 2013 hit, “Drunk in Love.” Tina Turner’s daughter-in-law reveals heartbreak caused by her childrenīeyoncé honors Tina Turner on tour: ‘Scream so she can feel your love’ How Tina Turner’s ‘Nutbush’ became the unofficial Australian anthem Tina Turner’s husband Erwin Bach seen for first time after her death
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