Etta James Slams Beyonce For Singing Her Song

Etta James has threatened to "a*s whip" Beyonce Knowles. The legendary singer has slammed Beyonce's rendition of "At Last" - a song which Etta, 71, is famous for performing - at U.S. President Barack Obama's inauguration, claiming she "can't stand" the singer.

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Speaking at a Seattle concert earlier this week, Etta said: "You guys know your President, right? You know the one with the big ears? Wait a minute, he ain't my President, he might be yours, he ain't my President. You know that woman he had singing for him, singing my song - she's going to get her a*s whipped."

"The great Beyonce. I can't stand Beyonce! She has no business up there, singing up there on a big ol' President day, singing my song that I've been singing forever."

Etta was not the first person to sing the song, but her version is the best known.

Beyonce - who portrayed Etta in her latest movie "Cadillac Records" - was asked to perform "At Last" at the ceremony.