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Chaka Khan Criticizes Modern Pop Stars for Leaning on 'Butts' and Spectacle Over Vocals

The remarks underscore a long-running rift over spectacle versus singing in pop.

Overview

  • Entertainment outlets on Friday reported Khan telling the Table Manners podcast that some stars use "butts" and "body parts" to mask weak vocals.
  • She said "the game has changed" and linked heavy choreography to poorer live singing.
  • The exchange followed host Jessie Ware referencing recent views from Patti LaBelle and Stephanie Mills that live shows should center strong vocals.
  • NME reported that The Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage tour with LaBelle, Mills, and Gladys Knight resumes in May with dates in New Orleans and Houston.
  • People and Entertainment Weekly noted her recent spotlight, including a Grammy Lifetime Award in January and her history of blunt critiques of industry rankings.