Beyoncé took to her website with her tribute message for Ms. Turner–showering her with compliments.
“My beloved queen. I love you endlessly. I’m so grateful for your inspiration and all the ways you have paved the way. You are strength and resilience. You are the epitome of power and passion. We are all so fortunate to have witnessed your kindness nad beautiful spirit that will forever remain. Thank you for all you have done.”
Meanwhile, Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Lawson, reflected on her daughter’s performance with the musical icon, meeting her in 1980 and her resiliency and stardom.
Lawson’s Instagram post caption said:
“I remember this day like it was yesterday. It was the day that Beyoncé was to rehearse with Tina Turner for the Grammys. We were both so excited and when she arrived and we were told that she was in the other rm we all witnessed Beyoncé, turning into a five-year-old actually skipping across the floor to embrace her. (I was the biggest fan and had my own story of when I met Tina in 1980. Beyonce always talked about the two Tinas that she loved and admired. She had done a tribute to her years before at the Kennedy honors and we had a chance to meet her there She was lovely. She was bigger than life, but this was different. She actually got to perform side-by-side with Tina turner! They had so much laughter those days and it is one of Beyonce’s best memories. The world is a less better place without this legendary, gorgeous resilient woman. When I need to get my super strength together and know that I can overcome anything I think of Tina Turner who started over in her mid 40’s and became the biggest super star. It always gives me hope that it’s not about the age it’s about the person. Today I celebrate this amazing, beautiful, resilient queen she will be sadly missed. She was “Simply The Best”🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️”
Alicia Keys spoke about the first time she met Tina, sharing a photo of a group hug between her, Turner, Oprah Winfrey, and Halle Berry. The second slide was a video excerpt of an event Oprah hosted featuring powerful women in the entertainment industry and beyond.
In the caption, Alicia wrote:
“What a woman, what a life, what a warrior!!! The day I met you, Ms. Tina, I couldn’t believe I was standing in the presence of your greatness!! (Thanks to my big sis @oprah!!!) I got to celebrate and thank you for all the love you’ve poured out around u. The songs you sang gave us courage to step out and be our full selves. You are a fierce force as a woman and a performer! All of these things have been beacons of light for not only me but all the people around the world, finding ourselves and our fearlessness through our vulnerability!! Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, beautiful big sister! Rest well! We love and adore you infinitely!”
As for Mariah Carey, she shared a photo on Twitter of Tina performing on stage, highlighting her command as an artist.
“The words legendary, iconic, diva, and superstar are often overused and yet Tina Turner embodies them all and so many more – an incredible performer, musician and trailblazer. To me, she will always be a survivor and an inspiration to women everywhere. Her music will continue to inspire generations to come. Rest in Peace, Queen ❤️”