Aretha Franklin

Aretha singing "Respect, Today I Sing the Blues and Spirit of the Lord..."

[@misaelmunoz7224]

She was so shook by her own singing she had to snatch her own wig, LEGEND.

[@Johnny-kg1hz]

Bihhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@tinagemcgee6190]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭

[@Kirandera]

The only person who snatches Aretha Franklin's wig is Aretha Franklin.

[@chiefsoulc8405]

Hahaha, exactly.

[@Kirandera]

Rocío Tomlinson Well, and Celine Dion. But we don't have to revisit that.

[@meboneme1]

Kirandera WRONG! YOU might WAN to reisit that! AND realize that the voice that you think is Celine's is really THE QUEEN'S!

[@ESEBEI53]

+Kirandera figuratively or literally snatched aretha's wig off?

[@isaialeuila9327]

Kirandera girl bye Aretha was already in her early 50s that time so that's no comparison into what Aretha could do if she was her prime thank you very much

[@chiefsoulc8405]

OMG! I just saw the gif and had to verify if it was real. My God, LOVED IT.

[@FortyNightsMusic]

+Rocío Tomlinson That's exactly why I'm here too! lol

[@stormhill8709]

+Rocío Tomlinson Thats how i got here

[@jennterry6977]

+ChiefSoul C Same here!

[@msdeshabangbang]

It brought me here!!!!! #2017

[@shanec9840]

Me too!!!!!

[@ocky88]

Am I the only one who liked her look better WITHOUT the wig?! That sleek low bun was everything

[@LaLaJMusic]

Very yes.
I was like, "There's a whole headfull of hair under that wig...
(And people act like brown-skinned women can't grow hair--- tuh!!)

[@sayamensomebody]

BRILLANT. This is the only women I know that can demand respect, sang the blues and take you to church with conviction within a 8:41 minutes span. This is why she is the QUEEN. Now the wig thing, yes, she threw her hair. The blues makes you feel that way sometimes. My girl! You go!

[@8thWonderr1]

U know U bad when U gotta snatch your own wig lol

[@chandracampbell1816]

Foshow

[@jadaishabradley498]

I swear only Aretha could pull a wig snatch. And it be the most amazing thing in earth. RIP sweet lady.

[@JereeAnderson]

5:38, Stop playing.
Depending on the mood, she’d snatch off her wig, her fur. She played absolutely no games. #OnlyAretha 🔥🔥🔥🔥♥️

[@jojojr1679]

When she snatched her wig she made sure she turned around to show the people that she had hair...this is the only person I've heard of that was prepared for her wig to be snatched off.

[@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018]

I was just going to comment this. She made sure we saw she had hair lol.

[@lashondalewis3566]

Rest in power Queen. There will never be another. ...

[@lovethefields]

I hope Ms.Franklin and my Grandmother are singing together

[@glendagetagripfull]

😞😞😞😞😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔 my heart broke today. RIP Queen

[@Boss-cj6zn]

I guess she really is a natural woman.
I’ll walk myself out

[@Thenextkingmj2]

The "I'll walk myself out" is what makes your comment so hilarious

[@herstory82]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that was a good one !!!

[@RM-nz9ny]

Not “I’ll walk myself out” GET BACK IN HERE 😂😂😂

[@SarumanDeWhite]

Just felt like watching that wig toss and I searched for "aretha franklin throw wig" and wonderful keywords brought me here, and lo! someone gave the time stamp to that slam dunk! Now I can go chill.

[@eduardocruz-et5ud]

The best vocalist of music history. No doubt.

[@xaniiu]

Wig snatch at 5:38

[@naja326]

xaniiu thanks lol

[@mr.newyorker5405]

This lady sings to my soul. 😊💙

[@chrishonnabelle8006]

Aretha Was So Pretty!!!

[@mcleo9935]

Chrishonna Belle yes she was naturally pretty.rip ReRe.

[@1sava]

This self-weave-snatching was absolutely EPIC!!!
How come I only find out about this today on 2013???
Aretha always keeps it real!!!

[@mchilds319]

This lady is the real Queen... Others come along and try to claim the title but no. Because there's only 1 Queen and we are looking at her. God Bless Queen Aretha Franklin. Rip

[@sweetssweeter2734]

it's something about the song Respect that just gets people happy and on their feet!!!!.... the song is over 40 years old and still resonates with every generation.....wow!!!!... and no matter how over weight she got she still wore beautiful gowns with confidence.!!!

[@oneloveatatime]

Aretha is the greatest singer ever!!!!!I absolutely love her. Thanks for posting

[@lilgary_]

You know you good when you snatch your own wig off and keep performing without it❤ But R.I.P. Queen of Soul👑🎤

[@theblueangel28]

Certain Legends who never had the chops to sing the blues could neverrrrr

[@Musicblue22]

I remember watching this when it aired and the whole house fell out when she snatched that wig off 😂😂

[@rosebuddraper2666]

Yessssssss OMGOODNESS we was like gooooo head Aretha. She ain't give a whole DAYUUUUMMMMM 🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@carmenmunoz3675]

She knew how to sing those Gospels. She said hallelujah! Sister Ree Ree had to keep going back to her roots, and give God the praise. That was bold especially in that atmosphere. Tee I hope the prayers of the masses were heard by the Father, and we see u on the other side.

[@myenmoni]

YASSS Ms. Franklin snatched that wig off without breaking a sweat! TRUE DIVA!!!!!

[@kcdav7]

I Love Aretha Franklin. God has Blessed her in so many ways. I love the fact she acknowledges him all the time. I pray the Spirit moves her to make another Gospel album.

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

Literally got my ENTIRE LIFE watching this!! That's a real woman right there!!! I love it!!!!!!!!!

[@mbanks449]

I been using this wig snatch gif. All day.. I luv this women and I am 40. Lol

[@sweetssweeter2734]

Never mind Queen of Soul .......she's a freaking Rockstar!!!!!

[@ladyofwisdom2]

wow,aretha is amazing. She took off her wig!!! That's something we don't see everyday,lol

[@cuzitsnecessary]

Im in love w/Aretha. If she can pull her own wig off like this, why can' Wendy Williams

[@JM-zb1mq]

Because Wendy doesn’t have a good grade of hair lol

[@rosebuddraper2666]

Because you gotta be gangsta. Only a real G would snatch her wig off on stage with millions watching. Real Queen shit

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

Wendy is bald under hers

[@lindabrown2090]

Now, that was definitely a “ Diva Move” when she snatched her Wig off. She’s the only one who could pull that off. That’s Queen Aretha for you. You got to Love her.👑🎹🎤🎵🎼🎶❤️👠👠

[@liindr]

5:36 for the wig toss

[@natashaj4052]

Levi Linder 😂

[@dev7415]

No one snatches a queen's wig except herself... RIP drag that fur through heaven...

[@311chelle]

With a HEADFUL of healthy hair underneath, Aretha better. RIP Queen.

[@shirleysingleton2169]

@@311chelle I KNOW HUH 💖 💖 BEAUTIFUL SISTER ARETHA FRANKLIN QUEEN OF SOUL BLESSED 😇😇

[@nessa7062]

Aretha was so genuine and down to earth. A true sista, when we take our Wig off in public we letting God have his way and don't care what it look like. I doubt it if these artist today would mess up their hair do. Go head Atetha and your do still look good when you threw that Wig to bless Him. Love it

[@malibongwexulu6409]

Rest easy Queen!!! ❤❤ You are now resting and singing with Nippy in heaven

[@SarumanDeWhite]

She's so total and present in the moment. Love this!

[@JamesDavis-yu2si]

Her musicians 😊deserve an award… especially that pianist- Yes!!

[@SpaceCashew]

She snatched her own damn wig off. One word legend... Wait for it dary. ICONIC

[@sanchezjukio96]

Retha really threw her wig omfg

[@luckie6682]

That mug got on her dam nerves lol

[@rosebuddraper2666]

Yooooooooooooooo, that was one of the most memorable moments on BET. Me and one of my friends were watching. When she put her hand up towards the wig we were liiiiiiiike, careful now Aunty, getting a Lil close and when she snatched it off WE HIT THE ROOF. We was liiiiiiiike OHHHH SHEEEEIT no she didn't!! 🤣😂🤣😂, snatched it like G. Love her, may she rest peacefully

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

I would've caught it

[@donovanmorrison8201]

Aretha Franklin did not need the wig. Her hairbun was a masterpiece of art 🎨❤️!

[@ShangoJamal]

Maaaaaannnnn??? When I saw this 5:35 back in 2003, I laughed so hard that I honestly thought was going to die of asphyxiation, because I literally COULD NOT BREATHE! My neighbors thought I had lost a family member because I was screaming in hysterics. To date, that is THE funniest thing I have ever seen in my life

[@tyilerloagen]

This was a religious experience

[@oneloveatatime]

Aretha looks fabulous in pink..I love this thanks for posting

[@lisaaugustin3223]

A heavy memory must have hit her mind, while she was singing that song! That wig had to go!!!!!!

[@KidLitMusic]

The wig snatching GIF brought me here! This is incredible 😩💖😩

[@oneloveatatime]

Aretha sung this in her natural tone and ripped it up.... saaaaaang queen

[@icechips2005]

Love this performance! She snatched the hair off made my day!

[@LindaMitchell]

What a performance! Aretha will always be Queen.

[@stillirise4401]

She took the whole audience to church & snatched her wig off in the process. The Queen of Queens! RIP Aretha L. Franklin

[@OscarCapac]

that's a beautiful mamma !!

[@Lauranis]

TODAY I SING THE BLUES
"and it strikes me kinda funny
how fate can be unfair
that i come right on the losin' end
in every, every love affair!"
Great wording, great voice, love this song

[@CallmeXtina80]

this is so random, i love her

[@TonygMus2]

She's 67 and will be 68 in March! I love her!

[@mmalcolm7249]

THE best Wig snatches of all time
The Queen

[@Alou1]

Oh yes, The Queen of Soul. Wig and all!❤

[@deeway1963]

Aretha Franklin is my Spiritual Mother! I just love her so! The absolute GREATEST voice EVER to grace this earth! All Hail The Queen! Peace!

[@majinbu901]

Aretha snatched her own wig lmfao

[@bryantwilliams7149]

The moment Aretha invented weave snatching

[@gavingavalli389]

And you will acknowledge that she had a full bun of her own hair underneath!!!!!

[@freespirit7264]

I love watch this over over again oh
she's amazing

[@frankzito8653]

This is one of her best live performances of "Respect" in her later years. Great vocals. Love the ad-libs and the scatting. She was an American treasure forever and always!

[@DivineDisciple7]

😂🤣 That wig though.. Snatch it of queen. RIH. Awesome performance. Thanks for leaving us great music and vocals. I love ❤😘 your legacy. Classic Icon 4 life. Then only 👑💍👸💅✊queen.

[@MrStyle23]

One of my favorite performances! When she tossed that wig off...Lawd it was Classic!

[@kevinturner5205]

Aretha Franklin is simply the best

[@elizstew8815]

JUST 💘 IT!! NOBODY COULD DO THAT BUT HER SHE FELT THAT THANG YESSSS👏👏👏

[@LondonsPointOfView1]

My gif was dedicated to this performance.

[@jocelynnharris3239]

RIP Queen of Soul

[@jadensmith9216]

That's when she knew something came over her when she snatched that wig off her head R.I.P the queen of soul Aretha Franklin 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@bestress04]

Aretha's the original snatcher of wigs! Lol

[@kayepalmer-dilworth668]

Nobody does it like Aretha, The Queen ! ! Your royal highness has spoken. So let it be written, so let it be done.

[@AlyssaBkr]

I'm crying. I can't right rn 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@emmyfan]

I love this soo much. I still have the VHS tape that I recorded this

[@blackbeauty5717]

her soul energy is contagious

[@Damanij98]

When mama Aretha say get up and party y’all get up and party 😂❤️❤️❤️👑

[@brendadavis2499]

I Love this lady Aretha Franklin my QUEEN ❤

[@zackyko]

i love you aretha....

[@msoddballz5763]

Such an amazing performance from the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin 👏👏👏👏. I was in awe watching 😊. She blew me away with her powerhouse vocals and stage presence. She had so much energy and everyone on their feet. When she snatched her wig and kept on performing, it slayed my entire existence. Not too many performers today could that without looking a hot mess. She did it with grace and that's not always easy to do. This performance proved why she is the Queen of Soul and why she earned her BET walk of fame.

[@dh1267]

I loved her even more when she did that.

[@vonvonnie1785]

Here after she just pasted away I love her so much

[@anieizhme8320]

Wig snatch and real hair look good Too Queen forever 💜💜💜

[@Lauranis]

Long live the "Queen of Soul".....love you gal

[@edgleb]

bring it down a little y'all.....well well well....love this...love this....standing alone again...

[@hopephillips8693]

One of my favorites ❣️❣️❣️R.I.P the Queen always ❤️🙏🏽❤️

[@Darrick.DamitaJoBoy]

I LOVE that she snatched her hair off!

[@mcleo9935]

Some ppl could not have done that and their natural hair still in tact wow.courageous and down to earth woman...

[@mibukdesjarlais534]

Rest in paradise legend. 😊
Get it girl!!!!!!!😆

[@lupelupelupe]

whoa, love that she's performing "Today I Sing the Blues!"

[@miketlow]

She was barley 18yrs old when it was released as her first single in Oct of 1960...

[@laneshiatucker7748]

I remember seeing this when it came on!!!! I was shook at the wig snatch!!! Yasssssssss

[@mcleo9935]

She didn't give a damn about her weight I love that.respect yo you girl.everytime.rip Aretha...

[@lawrenceharris6259]

Outside my mom💙💙💙💙❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️so Miss you...fffoorrever... The queen of soul..rip... Laurels in heaven...

[@lawrenceharris6259]

,,,, okay now listen family no disrespect I was having a horrible week... Time for thought but after seeing this vivd.. again.. I danced..Rocked The blues...n went 2 church.,😇😇 Amen.. night all👑👑👑👑!

[@THEEBlackGirlGamer]

R.I.P to the legend

[@beverleyhentzen2496]

I should have been there to catch that wig!! Love you Aretha💕💕RIP

[@geturlife1694]

RIP QUEEN U WILL DEFINITELY BE MISSED

[@notsyndi]

Dayum she just died and I just had to watch this wig fly high🕊🕊R.I.P

[@HB3ZZY]

Lol that was beautiful, even when she through the wig off.

[@sharondellemann4667]

She is the real thing, the queen of soul, in my book she is everything these songs make it sound like she still alive

[@thyjuanc8728]

We need more real singers nowadays. She was a true singer. RIHeaven Queen of soul. The Queen Today, tomorrow, and forever. ❤❤❤