Beyonce, Jay-Z dedicate concert to Aretha Franklin

IANS  |  Detroit 

Singers and paid tribute to legendary Franklin who is medically critical.

During their On the Run II Tour, the couple took a moment out of their performance and gave a nod to Franklin, reports metro.co.uk.

The "Love on the top" star said: "We love you and thank you for all the beautiful "

The 76-year-old was diagnosed with cancer in 2010, and is now facing serious health problems.

DJ Khaled also paid tribute to the singer, asking his fans during his gig to "send some love to Franklin" before he played "Respect", one of her popular songs.

Roland Martin, a who frequently covers Franklin, broke the news of Franklin's health condition in a tweet which stated: "Many of you are asking me to confirm the health status of Franklin. Folks, I've known for several months. The is surrounded by loved ones. That's all I will say for now."

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First Published: Tue, August 14 2018. 15:40 IST