Jay Z and Beyoncé Among Those Praying And Paying Tribute To The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin

“This show is dedicated to Aretha Franklin” Beyoncé announced at the start of her show at Detroit’s Ford Field with Jay Z on Monday. “We love you and thank you.” Aretha Franklin After performing the opening song with Jay-Z, Beyoncé said: “This show is dedicated to Aretha Franklin,” while also saying, “We love you and thank you” #OTII #Detroit — Ford Field (@fordfield) August 14, 2018 That is just one of the many tributes that came Monday after reports of Aretha Franklin being “gravely ill”.