As two of crucial Black artists to ever grace recorded music, Dionne Warwick (one of many best-selling feminine acts of all time) and Gladys Knight (the topped ‘Empress of Soul’) not solely boast six a long time of affect respectively however additionally they personal two of probably the most acknowledged names, voices, and faces of their subject.
Regardless of the aforementioned, earlier this week – throughout one among Serena Williams‘ farewell tennis matches on the US Open – Twitter went up in flames when analyst/announcer Chanda Rubin misidentified Warwick as Knight (who had been each in attendance on the star-studded exhibiting).
But whereas the unfavorable criticism poured in closely for Rubin, Dionne and Gladys gave the impression to be the least offended by the mixup.
Look inside to see how they responded.
Unacceptable, from each of them. pic.twitter.com/kVSTGRslPs
— Novaxx Djokoverit. 🙄 (@Stevies_Wonder) August 31, 2022
As seen within the video above, Chanda referred to as out Gladys’ identify whereas Dionne was exhibiting on the display. Nonetheless, in keeping with the commentator, she was referring to who she was seeing within the stands, not the monitor.
“Too dangerous I used to be initially trying on the court docket (the place Auntie Gladys was within the stands) and never our program monitor that confirmed Ms. Dionne…” Rubin posted on Twitter following the match. “Mistake was instantly corrected.”
Both manner, the music legends laughed off the misidentification. Look under to see their nice Twitter feedback.
Hello, I’m Gladys Knight… and as a substitute of taking that midnight prepare to Georgia, I received’t stroll on by however will say a bit prayer for you 😂😐
— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) September 1, 2022
Dionne and I’ve been sisters for a very long time and I hope she is as honored to be mistaken for me as I might be her. I’m positive it was an trustworthy mistake. It was a blessing to be in the home to see Serena’s greatness.
— Gladys Knight (@MsGladysKnight) September 1, 2022
