Detroit Free Press reported that after the opening song, Beyonce told the crowed of 40,000 people, "This show is dedicated Aretha Franklin. We love you and thank you."
She then thanked the 76-year-old musician for her “beautiful music.”
After performing the opening song with Jay-Z, Beyoncé said: “This show is dedicated to Aretha Franklin,” while also saying, “We love you and thank you” #OTII #Detroit
— Ford Field (@fordfield) August 14, 2018
Before the Carters took the stage at Ford Field, DJ Khaled, who is opening some dates of the tour, led a sing-along of Franklin's 1967 song "Respect," according to People.
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