Viewers accused Madonna of making a tribute to Aretha Franklin all about herself at the MTV VMAs.
The 60-year-old was chosen to give the official tribute to the Respect singer at the awards, following her tragic death last week.
However, the Like A Vrigin star, who was also on stage to present the Video Of The Year Award, was blasted by viewers as she recited a story about an audition she had as an up-and-coming singer, in which she sang the icons hit, Natural Woman.
Many flocked to Twitter to hit out at her speech, asking why MTV had asked her to present the tribute.
Can Madonna sit tf down now #VMAs, one begged.
While another wrote: How did this Aretha tribute turn into a Madonna monologue. MTV YALL FOUL FOR THIS. #VMAs
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And a third added: I did not know this was a tribute to Madonna by Madonna #VMAs.
Madonna told the crowd how singing Arethas hit song resulted in her own career being kick-started in France.
Madonna this is the most disrespectful "tribute". MTV you should be ashamed #VMAs
— Holly Golightly (@MsAsh_Renee) August 21, 2018
How did this Aretha tribute turn into a Madonna monologue. MTV YALL FOUL FOR THIS. #VMAs
— Aiesha (@eshababy99) August 21, 2018
I WOULD HAVE ALMOST RATHER HAD MADONNA BUTCHER AN ARETHA SONG INSTEAD OF TALKING ABOUT HERSELF FOR ALMOST TEN MINUTES LMFAO. #VMAs
— Blue Ivy's Au Pair (@MikeyTBH) August 21, 2018
I did not know this was a tribute to Madonna by Madonna #VMAs
—
Rily Khul
There is a connection because none of this would have happened without our lady of soul, she explained.
She led me to where I am today. And I know she influenced so many people in this room tonight and I want to thank you Aretha for empowering all of us. R E S P E C T.
Long live the Queen.
Aretha died on 16 August, aged 76, following a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
A heartbreaking statement from her family confirmed the news.
In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our heart, it read.
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We have lost the matriarch and rock of our family. The love she had for her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins knew no bounds.
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We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love and support we have received from close friends, supporters and fans all around the world. Thank you for your compassion and prayers.
We have felt your love for Aretha and it brings us comfort to know that her legacy will live on. As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.
MTV VMAs 2018 nominees
Video of the year
Ariana Grande – No Tears Left to Cry
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – Finesse (Remix)
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – Havana
The Carters – APES**T
Childish Gambino – This Is America
Drake – Gods Plan
Artist of the year
Ariana Grande
Bruno Mars
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Drake
Post Malone
Song of the year
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – Finesse (Remix)
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – Havana
Drake – Gods Plan
Dua Lipa – New Rules
Ed Sheeran – Perfect
Post Malone ft. 21 Savage – rockstar
Best new artist
Bazzi
Cardi B
Chloe x Halle
Hayley Kiyoko
Lil Pump
Lil Uzi Vert
Best collaboration
Bebe Rexha ft. Florida Georgia Line – Meant to Be
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – Finesse (Remix)
The Carters – APES**T
Jennifer Lopez ft. DJ Khaled & Cardi B – Dinero
Logic ft. Alessia Cara & Khalid – 1-800-273-8255
N.E.R.D & Rihanna – Lemon
Push artist of the year
JULY 2018 – Chloe x Halle
JUNE 2018 – Sigrid
MAY 2018 – Lil Xan
APRIL 2018 – Hayley Kiyoko
MARCH 2018 – Jessie Reyez
FEBRUARY 2018 – Tee Grizzley
JANUARY 2018 – Bishop Briggs
DECEMBER 2017 – Grace VanderWaal
NOVEMBER 2017 – Why Dont We
OCTOBER 2017 – PRETTYMUCH
SEPTEMBER 2017 – SZA
AUGUST 2017 – Kacy Hill
JULY 2017 – Khalid
JUNE 2017 – Kyle
MAY 2017 – Noah Cyrus
Best pop
Ariana Grande – No Tears Left to Cry
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – Havana
Demi Lovato – Sorry Not Sorry
Ed Sheeran – Perfect
P!nk – What About Us
Shawn Mendes – In My Blood
Best hip hop
Cardi B ft. 21 Savage – Bartier Cardi
The Carters – APES**T
Drake – Gods Plan
J. Cole – ATM
Migos ft. Drake – Walk It Talk It
Nicki Minaj – Chun-Li
Best latin
Daddy Yankee – Dura
J Balvin, Willy William – Mi Gente
Jennifer Lopez ft. DJ Khaled & Cardi B – Dinero
Luis Fonsi, Demi Lovato – Échame La Culpa
Maluma – Felices los 4
Shakira ft. Maluma – Chantaje
Best dance
Avicii ft. Rita Ora – Lonely Together
Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – One Kiss
The Chainsmokers – Everybody Hates Me
David Guetta & Sia – Flames
Marshmello ft. Khalid – Silence
Zedd & Liam Payne – Get Low (Street Video)
Best rock
Fall Out Boy – Champion
Foo Fighters – The Sky Is A Neighborhood
Imagine Dragons – Whatever It Takes
Linkin Park – One More Light
Panic! At The Disco – Say Amen (Saturday Night)
Thirty Seconds to Mars – Walk On Water
Video with a message
Childish Gambino – This Is America
Dej Loaf and Leon Bridges – Liberated
Drake – Gods Plan
Janelle Monáe – PYNK
Jessie Reyez – Gatekeeper
Logic ft. Alessia Cara & Khalid – 1-800-273-8255
Best cinematography
Alessia Cara – Growing Pains
Ariana Grande – No Tears Left to Cry
The Carters – APES**T
Childish Gambino – This Is America
Eminem ft. Ed Sheeran – River
Shawn Mendes – In My Blood
Best direction
The Carters – APES**T
Childish Gambino – This Is America
Drake – Gods Plan
Ed Sheeran – Perfect
Justin Timberlake ft. Chris Stapleton – Say Something
Shawn Mendes – In My Blood
Best art direction
The Carters – APES**T
Childish Gambino – This Is America
J. Cole – ATM
Janelle Monáe – Make Me Feel
SZA – The Weekend
Taylor Swift – Look What You Made Me Do
Best visual effects
Ariana Grande – No Tears Left to Cry
Avicii ft. Rita Ora – Lonely Together
Eminem ft. Beyoncé – Walk On Water
Kendrick Lamar & SZA – All The Stars
Maroon 5 – Wait
Taylor Swift – Look What You Made Me Do
Best choreography
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – Finesse (Remix)
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – Havana
The Carters – APES**T
Childish Gambino – This Is America
Dua Lipa – IDGAF
Justin Timberlake – Filthy
Best editing
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – Finesse (Remix)
The Carters – APES**T
Childish Gambino – This Is America
Janelle Monáe – Make Me Feel
N.E.R.D & Rihanna – Lemon
Taylor Swift – Look What You Made Me Do
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