Lionel Richie 'p***ed off' as Diana Ross snubs joint performance invite to attend Beyonce’s birthday
While Diana Ross considers Lione Richie 'a part of her past, he believes he deserves better,' a source shared
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lionel Richie is reportedly not happy with his one-time singing partner, Diana Ross, and has also taken out his frustration over Beyonce.
The 74-year-old singer had requested Ross to perform with him their hit song ‘Endless Love’ for a San Francisco event recently, RadarOnline.com reported.
But the 79-year-old ‘Upside Down’ singer apparently did not accept the invite and went on to become a part of a birthday celebration for Beyonce, leaving Richie furious.
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What did Lionel Richie say about Diana Ross?
While performing for the crowd, the ex-Commodores singer reportedly said, “[For] 37 years Diana said no [to singing the song]."
“What made you think tonight she was going to show up to the show? She ain't coming,” he added.
Richie also took a slight dig at “Queen Bey” and added, “She's over there singing Happy Birthday to Beyonce! P----- me off!”
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Lionel Richie thinks Diana Ross is hanging out with young people to stay relevant
A source reportedly said, “Lionel laughed it off in public but is furious with Diana because he believes she's only using Beyonce to worm her way back into the spotlight with a younger crowd.”
“While she considers him a part of her past, he believes he deserves better,” the insider added.
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Lionel Richie’s dig at Diana Ross leaves Internet in splits
An Instagram user commented, “‘Piss me off’ AND HE MEANT EVERY WORD!!! I’m screaming!! People get old and just say whatever they want bahahahaa.”
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Another user shared, “People do what they want to do. What’s beneficial to them? He doesn’t know what kind of relationship she has with Ms.Ross. People kill me for having expectations of other people."
“After you invited her 10 years and she respectfully declined, why are you still inviting her? Um hello. 😂 Get out your feelings sir, ain’t no money in um. But I love your music. All night long,” they added.
“Old people have no filter,” a third remarked.
A Twitter user said, “Hilarious 😂. He seems to be taking it in stride.” A second added, “When old people are mad it’s always hilarious.”
