The long standing battle of the diva between Aretha Frankin and Patti Labelle is about to get even more vicious, as the Queen of Soul has just announced that she is working on her own food line which will also include, you guessed it…sweet potato pies! Via the Grio:
âThe Queen of Soulâ said in an interview with Detroitâs Local News 4 Today that her pies and food products will rival those âotherâ sweet potato pies.
When asked if sheâs tried one of LaBelleâs pies, Franklin said, âNo, I havenât, but Ms. Pattiâs gonna have to move that pie to the side!â
Franklin says sheâs already met with a food group based in Phoenix to start developing her line of cooked goods. Aside from pies, Franklin says she plans to market and sell chili, gumbo and baked chicken.
The two iconic singers were rumored to have a beef after video surfaced of Franklin appearing to snub Patti LaBelle at the White House. However, the Respect singer later said that she and Patti âare cool.â
Check out the interview where Aretha dishes on her food line HERE.

