Beyoncé took a moment this week to honor Tina Turner by performing one of the late legend's classics.
While on her Renaissance World Tour in London, Beyoncé paid tribute by delivering a beautiful rendition of Turner's 1966 classic "River Deep - Mountain High."
You can watch the emotional performance below.
While this was Beyoncé's first vocal performance honoring Turner, she did honor the icon in other ways last week upon learning of her passing at the age of 83.
Viewers of the "Crazy in Love" singer's heartfelt tribute acknowledged Beyoncé's audible grief.
They commended her for so beautifully honoring her hero.
\u201c@BeyLegion @212surf This version is hella haunting. Tina meant so much to her and you can feel it through her performance\u201d— BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION (@BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION) 1685388688
\u201c@BeyLegion U can feel her grief\u201d— BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION (@BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION) 1685388688
\u201c@BeyLegion Is it just me or can y\u2019all tell how hurt she is about Tina\u2019s passing from how hard she\u2019s singing? \ud83e\udd7a\u201d— BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION (@BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION) 1685388688
\u201c@BeyLegion MY HEART IS JUST EXPLODING WITH JOYYYY\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d how freaking PERFECT!\u201d— BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION (@BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION) 1685388688
\u201c@BeyLegion @BelovedBaje i knew she would do this and there\u2019s no one else that would be appropriate for this\ntribute i\u2019m this way \ud83e\udd72\ud83e\udd72\ud83e\udd72\u201d— BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION (@BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION) 1685388688
\u201c@BeyLegion A Queen paying tribute to a Queen.\u201d— BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION (@BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION) 1685388688
\u201c@BeyLegion Beautiful\u201d— BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION (@BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION) 1685388688
\u201c@BeyLegion Beyonc\u00e9 did such a beautiful rendition of the song. Knowing how much Tina Turner cherished the UK this is wonderful.\u201d— BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION (@BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION) 1685388688
\u201c@BeyLegion \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u201d— BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION (@BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION) 1685388688
\u201c@BeyLegion So beautiful.\u201d— BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION (@BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION) 1685388688
\u201c@BeyLegion \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2di can\u2019t\u201d— BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION (@BEYONC\u00c9 LEGION) 1685388688
The Grammy winner first temporarily updated her website to display a photo of herself onstage with Turner performing together at the 2008 Grammy's with the message:
“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."
\u201cBeyonc\u00e9\u2019s tribute to #TinaTurner on her website \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f\u201d— DANTE DIDO (@DANTE DIDO) 1684979187
Additionally, the "Halo" singer honored the Queen of Rock and Roll in the wake of her passing by sharing some heartfelt words onstage in Paris, telling the audience:
“If you’re a fan of mine, you’re a fan of Tina Turner. I wouldn’t be on this stage without Tina Turner."
"I want you guys to scream so she can feel your love. I feel so blessed that I was alive to witness her brilliance."
\u201c\u201cIf you\u2019re a fan of mine, you\u2019re a fan of Tina Turner. I wouldn\u2019t be on this stage without Tina Turner. I want you guys to scream so she can feel your love. I feel so blessed that I was alive to witness her brilliance.\u201d\n\nBeyonc\u00e9 on Tina Turner in Paris. #RENAISSANCEWorldTour\u201d— RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR (@RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR) 1685183943
Just beautiful, all of it ❤️.
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