Tina Turner Tributes Pour in From Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott, Fat Joe, and More

Some of our biggest R&B, hip-hop, and pop artists are paying homage to the legend.

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Rock and roll icon and sensational vocalist Tina Turner died away at 83 on Wednesday after a long battle with intestinal cancer. An unmatched talent, she sold over 150 million records and won 12 Grammy awards. 

Among the many artists paying tribute to the legendary singer was Beyoncé, whose website now features a tribute reading, "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 and beautiful spirit that will forever remain. Thank you for all you have done." 

Beyoncé dedicates a special message to Ms. Tina Turner. 🤍#RestInPeaceTinaTurner pic.twitter.com/z1uWndOS3N

— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@BeyLegion) May 24, 2023

Fat Joe reflected on learning he'd be able to use a Turner sample on "What's Luv?" featuring Ashanti.

"'She doesn't clear her music'!!!! Wait, who's it for 'FATJOE'??? Absolutely she loves him!!" he wrote on IG. "Thank you for all the inspiration. We love you RIP Legend." 

Kid Cudi acknowledged her influence in his household growing up, tweeting, "RIP Tina. She was my moms hero, she was the ultimate superhero to me too."

RIP Tina. She was my moms hero, she was the ultimate superhero to me too. 🙏🏾

— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) May 24, 2023

Busta Rhymes commented on the family's Instagram announcement on Turner's page, saying "Rest Easy Queen Tina, Rest."

Check out more artists paying homage below, including Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, and Janelle Monáe:

Omg, I just saw that Tina Turner passed. Legend & Icon & that doesn’t even scratch the surface. May she rest in perfect peace & may her legacy of brilliance & resilience live on forever. #SimplyTheBest pic.twitter.com/LTeLdPWVGZ

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) May 24, 2023

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… pic.twitter.com/ur7djmFHnW

— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) May 24, 2023

This is a sad day for music. The Queen of Rock’n’Roll has passed. Tina Turner, we honor you ! Your legacy will live forever. U showed us all what it means to have the grit and determination to never stop, no matter what life throws our way ! Thank u for all you’ve given us. Now… pic.twitter.com/GdXJ5T1lJz

— Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) May 24, 2023

😥💔🙏🏾 https://t.co/AoRyUYc89i

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) May 24, 2023

Tina. I owe you so much. You are the true epitome of a rockstar that gave your all this lifetime. You inspire me to give mine. You taught us lessons and what true transformative power through honesty and vulnerability look like. you pushed the limits of who we could be and how… pic.twitter.com/YRHeu6GCN4

— Janelle Monáe👽🚆🤖🚀🪐 (@JanelleMonae) May 24, 2023

Heaven has gained an angel.
Rest in Paradise Tina Turner.
Thank you for the inspiration you gave us all. pic.twitter.com/JMxa9kBsmF

— Ciara (@ciara) May 24, 2023

I had just seen Ms Tina documentary yesterday. I mean…. 💔 https://t.co/x9glfDJ1jg

— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) May 24, 2023

River Deep, Mountain High…

❤️

— “DRILL MUSIC IN ZION” Out Now! (@LupeFiasco) May 24, 2023

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