Though this is a huge honor reactions from fans have ranged from congratulatory to annoyed that this prize comes just a little too late since it’s being given out after the Queen has already passed on.
https://twitter.com/deeblock847/status/1117936674695208960
Give folks their flowers while they can smell them!
— just g.b. (@Bossanovalady76) April 16, 2019
https://twitter.com/chamoniIIe/status/1117954352096927745
QUEEN OF SOUL, LADY Aretha Franklin, deserves ALL the awards,SHE PAID HER Dues, IN THIS MARVELOUS MYSTERY CALL LIFE…..RIP in the AFTERLIFE…..
— Stephan Omarr,television personality (@omarr_stephan) April 16, 2019
Though it would have been nice to see her receive this honor while she was still alive there’s no denying the importance of her still breaking new grounds even though she’s no longer with us. A win is a win and her family, friends and fans should be extremely proud of this accomplishment. Congratulations Aretha! Your iconic status will live on forever.
