C H A K A | K H A N
@ChakaKhan
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At 16, Yvette Stevens joined the Black Panther Party. She was responsible selling the Black Panther newspaper as well as helping start the free breakfast program for children.
You might know her by another name: CHAKA KHAN!
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Let us remember those fathers no longer with us due 2 police brutality & those fathers who lost their children 2 it as well.
#FathersDay
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I LOVED him, the world LOVED him. Now he's at peace with his Father. Rest in power,
@prince
, my brother.
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Social media is a cold game when u have 2 tell folks your name is trending because it's your birthday & you're not dead! Thanx 4 the LOVE!😙
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#IfYouSeeMeInRealLife
DO NOT rap my name to me! Just say hello like a "regular" person...😉
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My heart 💔 is broken with the loss of my Queen, my Mentor, my True Friend 😪
I will always cherish our moments together and LOVE YOU FOREVER. My heartfelt condolences to your family
#ArethaFranklin
#SoulSister
#QueenofSoul
💖
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Recently, I was asked about a list of the 'greatest singers of all time' and instead of questioning the need for such a list, I was pitted against other artists and I took the bait.
As artists, we are unfairly put into ‘boxes’, ‘categories’ or on ‘lists.’
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Wishing my mother Sandra Coleman, the matriarch of our family, a wonderful, healthy, loving
#HappyBirthda
🎂 from us all💜
Love Yvette Marie Stevens🥰
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I'm a next type of girl. I only look back 2 make sure I don't repeat mistakes & my ass looks good in a dress!
#BePresent
#MondayMotivation
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Calling all my
#PrayWarriors
| My beloved sister, Betty Wright
@MsBettyWright
, is now in need of all your prays.
“Que Sera, Sera | Whatever Will Be, Will Be”
In Jesus Name We Pray for Sister Betty
All My Love Chaka
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Rest in power,
@AlJarreau
. U were EVERYTHING Jazz & beyond with an unrivaled improvisational genius. Love & prayers 2 his family & fans.
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Thank You for all the love & wonderful birthday wishes 💋on my special day 🥳
Love You ALL 💜
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What we lack in height, we make up in heart, personality & talent!
#ShortGirlAppreciationDay
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CHAKA KHAN - RESPECT - 💜💜 ARETHA FRANKLIN
I fall asleep tonight with a heavy heart & a prayer for my soul sister 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
#ArethaFranklin
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A vintage shot of the legendary Chaka Khan graces the cover of Hits Magazine's Black History Month 2023 special issue; the artist is also the subject of an in-depth interview.
#chakakhan
#blackhistorymonth
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Join the RuVolution! ️ Watch me sashay onto this season of
@RuPaulsDragRace
!
#DragRace
premieres FRI 2/28 at 8/7c on
@VH1
!
#ChakaKhan
💋
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My soul mourns the loss of my dear friend
#NancyWilson
. She was such a beautiful person & songstress that the world of jazz will forever miss. Her polished vocals & style was unmatched as the
#SongStylist
. I will miss her dearly as a friend & mentor. RIP Nancy 💜
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Snatched? YES!! Able 2 breathe in my outfit? Not enough air 2 answer that!😣 1 of many ways I suffer 4 my art! 😜
#SnatchedSaturday
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My pick 4
#FineWomenFriday
is
@PamGrier
. We both PROUDLY come from Native American ancestry. She's Cheyenne, I'm Blackfoot.
#SoulSisters
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Honored that Rufus featuring
@ChakaKhan
has been nominated 4
@rockhall
induction! Vote now at !
#RockHall2018
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As I embark on another wonderful & blessed year of life. I would ask that each of you, as the only gift I really need, please take to 💜that life should be about Giving & Loving one another. It's not about giving back, but about giving as part of your soul & spirit every day!
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Me & other entertainers AF until the new year comes.
#2016WillGoDown
as the iconic celebrity assassin
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I pick myself 4
#FineWomenFriday
because I'm worth celebrating today & every day!
#FridayFeeling
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Did a few shows with Wham! in the 80s. Remembering George Michael covering Ain't Nobody in 91. 😇❤🎤
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37 Years Ago Today; we released “I Feel For You” 🎼💜 Does it still feel like Oct. 1, 1984 to you? Seems like yesterday to me💯‼️
#ChakaKhan
💋
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These lips are LONG overdue for a
@MACcosmetics
campaign. What do you think, people?
#NationalLipstickDay
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Rest in Heaven Mary 💔💔💔💔💔
We’ve crossed paths many times over the years & your wonderful soul will be so missed 💋
Your music with the Supremes was one of the foundations of my youth that played in my parent’s homes & helped shape my musical base🎼
#RIH
💜
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I’ve gotten to do some incredible things on my show, but I still can’t believe I got to do this.
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Recognize
#Juneteenth
because Black people weren't free on 7/4/1776. 100 yrs of Jim Crow after being "freed" on 6/19/1865 & still fighting!
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@StereoTheSecond
This is quite the super thread indeed! My life as a series of tweets, imagine that! Thanks 4 the love! 💜 💋
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Condolences 2 the family of
@MuhammadAli
. He was truly 1 of my
#GreatestOfAllTime
sources of inspiration & courage.
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Start of a wonderful night with friends on the season finale of
@AmericanIdol
tonight 💋💋💋💋
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It NEVER fails that ministries promoting judgment & hate have NOTHING 2 do with the divine. LOVE is 4 EVERYONE!
#SelectiveMorality
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A little
#BTS
tonight in the recording studio 🎶 Acapella 🎤with my wonderful ladies
@ReallyTiffLoren
&
@Toni_Scruggs
🎤🎤 + my fabulous musical director Melvin Lee Davis (
@keeperotln
) working the SSL mixing console 🎼 ...working a little something 💜 💋
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#UpsideOf2016
- We're still here when so many have transitioned 2 the next plane. Live a
#Superlife
NOW. Tomorrow is not promised.
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Rest in Power,
#DickGregory
. U were a sentinel, healer & prophet. May your spirit continue 2 watch over us.
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Thru the 🔥, 2 the limit, 2 the wall. My mom has been with me EVERY step of the way & never flinched. Happy birthday, Mama! 🎂💜👑🙏
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Wishing & Celebrating my fabulous mother, Sandra Coleman.
Happy Birthday Mommy 💜 Love Yvette Marie 🎂
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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Every day should be Thanksgiving! God bless!
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LMBO 😂💋🤷🏾♀️
There are only two types of people in this world - those who Chaka Khan and those who Chaka Khannot 💃🏻
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My heart is heavy with the loss longtime friend
@NatalieCole
. Her presence & talent will b missed. Good nights, Sis.
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No matter what society tells me thru heinous words & actions, I'm still
#BlackAndILoveMyself
! 💜What about you?
#Juneteenth
#mondaymotivation
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Another beautiful talent taken away. Rest in power
@GeorgeMichael
. 2016 is just brutal. 😢
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A year ago, the world's collective heart was broken. We'll never fill the void Prince left in us but his LOVE lives on. 🌍💔💜
#RIPPrince
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My Debut Solo Album ‘Chaka’ | It was released on October 12, 1978 through Warner Bros Record label
I don’t particularly like looking back, but WOW, I can’t believe it’s been 40 years...seems like yesterday! 💜🎼 Mantra: Always looking forward...One Day at a Time 100%
#ChakaKhan
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My pick 4
#FineWomenFriday
is my good friend, the inimitable
@Miss_GraceJones
. She's the epitome of confidence & fearlessness!
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@samsmithworld
Love U, Darling!! U were spectacular last nite! Wishing u the best on the British Breakthrough award!
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Thank you ALL 💋 again for your love & support. Especially My girl
@PrettyMill1
, along with
@Verzuztv
,
@Triller
,
@BeverlyBond
, my Family & Loyal Fans 💜💜💜💜 💜💜 Have a wonderful, joyous & happy holiday weekend 💋
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B4 my last set in Japan at
@GreenroomFes
in Yokohama. Hope every1 enjoyed the shows here & in Hawaii!
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Yes, it was me behind
#MissMonsterMask
! 💋
I loved singing 🎤 on the
@MaskedSingerFOX
stage 💜
#TheMaskedSinger
#ChakaKhan
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#MOOD
@thedadgang
💜💜
・・・
ISSA MOOD YALL!
.
When she hit the “DAAAAANGER” tho 🙌🏾🤣👑
.
@chicodsolo
y’all are so dope bro 💪🏾
#THEDADGANG
#DADDYDAUGHTER
#ChakaKhan
#IMEveryWoman
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My pick for
#FineWomenFriday
is
@janetmock
! I love her undeniable courage, dedication, and advocacy for the Transgender community!
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I’m so so honored to be named as one of 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees!
Congratulations to all the nominees! Much Love & Respect
Thank you to all of our fans for the love & support!
#ChakaKhan
#Rufus
#RufusfeaturingChakaKhan
Your
#RockHall2019
Nominees are here. Who do you want to see inducted? Now's the time to make your voice heard:
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Definitely in the Christmas & Holiday spirit tonight, as I head go out with my lovely sister
@tammymccrary
for some holiday festivities. I hope you all have a wonderful, joyous & safe holidays ♥️💋
#MerryChristmas
#HappyKwanzaa
#HappySpirits
#HappyWhateverYouWorship
💜
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Performed at the
#Grammys
Brunch this morning that was hosted by
@Bulova
#ChakaKhan
@GRAMMYMuseum
@RecordingAcad
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YUP I remember this 💜
@Prince
💜
#Prince
#IFeelForYou
#Prince40
Prince - I Feel For You [Acoustic Demo] (Official Audio)
The acoustic demo of "I Feel for You" is available now on streaming services and as a limited-run 7" single. Order your vinyl single exclusively at , this week only:
#PrinceIFeelForYou
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Just breaks my heart to see babies having to live in these conditions 💔💔
#BrownBadyLady
#SkidRow
#HelptheHomeless
#FeedtheHomeless
#GivingBack
#LAHomeless
#Homeless
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Had an EPIC singing Sweet Thing w/
@fatbellybella
during
@PoriJazz
! She's so crazy and talented! LOVE her & the audience.💋💜🎤🔥
#MusicMonday
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#IfTwitterDidntExist
we would be subjected 2 celebrity feud rants that would go on FOREVER without the 140 character limit!
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My deepest condolences 2 the family of
@sharonjones
. She was the real deal in this industry. 2016 you've been awful
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Thank you for coming out last night - the energy was just wonderful 💜 🎼
#AboutLastNight
#GreatShow
💋
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#TBT
- From my Naughty album photo shoot...36 YEARS AGO...YIKES!! Grateful to still be here holding it down!
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#MOOD
💜
・・・
Your mood when your
@ikhaniccurl
from the “Chaka” collection by
@iloveindique
is poping!
@chakaikhan
is working that hair!
・・・
Stylists:
@AshlySeanThomas
Hair by:
@JenaeEaginsHair
Makeup:
@Tinaya_Weems
・・・
#ChakabyIndique
#EveryWomanEveryWear
#ChakaKhan
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When u reflect on your Saturday night flyness on
#SundayMorning
& give thanks 4 life's blessings. 💛💥☝️
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Wishing a prosperous &
#HappyNewYear
2 all those I love (u know who u are) as well as 2 those I don't know but there's love just the same!💖💋
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Happy Valentine's Day from Chaka! What are you plans for tonight?
#chakakhan
#valentinesday
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Don't let anyone steal your joy today or any other day! Instead, let your smile be a beacon of hope to those who need it!
#TuesdayThoughts
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Watch “The Ellen Show” (
@TheEllenShow
) tomorrow
・・・
#BTS
slow motion baby💋Chaka
•
Hair by
@jenaeeaginshair
Makeup:
@TinayaWeems
• • •
#ChakaKhan
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Thank you all for the wonderful BDay wishes & love 💜💋
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My pick 4
#FineWomenFriday
is Heather Heyer who died standing up 2 hate & fear in
#Charlottesville
. Prayers 2 her family & honor 2 her name.
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My family & I want to wish you wonderful & safe Thanksgiving holiday today 💜
Through the fire & love please love one another and give back!
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." JFK
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Out & about during
@nyfw
4 the
@TOMFORD
runway show with
@ciara
&
@OfficialALT
!
#NYFW
#FierceFashionistas
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Condolences to the family of
@Alan_Thicke
. If ever there was a time celebs are thinking about our mortality, 2016 is it.
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Thank you
@ZPhiBHQ
for this wonderful honor of being included in such a prestigious organization 💋
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is proud to announce our 2020 Honorary Member Candidates from our Virtual Grand Boule !
💙💙💙💙💙🕊
#zetaphibeta
#zphib2020
#zphib
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Being an artist or musician is not a competition. It’s a gift, for which I am truly grateful.
It was not my intention to cause pain or upset anyone. To anyone that felt this way, I sincerely apologize.
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Working w/
@prince
was a perfect marriage of my brand of funk & his patented "Minneapolis" sound. What do u think?
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