James, who had a hit with the song At Last in 1961, hit out at the 27-year-old singer for her rendition of the track in Washington DC last month.During a live show, the 71-year-old told the audience that she "can't stand Beyoncé" and threatened that she would "get her ass whipped".
James also mocked President Obama, claiming he has "big ears" and said "he ain't my president".
The outburst is likely to shock Beyoncé, who plays James in a forthcoming film called Cadillac Records. During a show at Seattle's Paramount Theatre, James told the crowd: "You guys know your president right? You know, the one with the big ears. Yeah, wait a minute, he ain't my president, he might be yours.
"I tell you that woman he had singing for him, singing my song, she gonna get her ass whipped. The great Beyonce. Now like I said, she ain't mine. I can't stand Beyonce!
"She had no business up there singing. Singing on a big ole, big ole president day and going be singing my song that I've been singing forever." Both women attended the American premiere of 'Cadillac Records in December with no sign of animosity and Beyonce has previously spoken of James's praise for her performance.
Now I understand if you want to be part of a historic day and sing your song that is one thing, so Etta is right, but they didn't want her they wanted Beyonce and I am sure if they asked Beyonce to sing, "I Know A Song That Will Get On Your Nerves" she would of.
Source: Telegraph
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