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Rock ‘n’ Roll Induction Night Turns Sour for Meghan Markle
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is typically a festive occasion, celebrating musical legends and their contributions to the industry.
However, this year, the atmosphere took a sharp turn when Meghan Markle became the subject of scorn from two prominent inductees, Cheryl Crow and Elton John.
Although the Duchess of Sussex was not in attendance, her absence did not spare her from their pointed barbs.
Cheryl Crow, honored for her illustrious solo career, took the stage with a mix of nostalgia and biting commentary.
As she performed hits like “All I Wanna Do” and “If It Makes You Happy,” she paused before her final song to direct a sharp message at Meghan.
“This one goes out to Meghan Markle, who I'm sure is soaking up the sun in California while the rest of us are freezing our asses off here in New York,” Crow quipped, setting the tone for what was to come.
With the audience hanging on her every word, Crow continued her tirade, expressing her disillusionment with the former royal.
“I used to admire her,” she reflected.
“I thought she was a strong and independent woman.
But she turned out to be a selfish and manipulative liar.”
The crowd roared in approval as she labeled Meghan a “fame-hungry opportunist” who had betrayed her family, country, and fans.
As she launched into her song, the lyrics seemed to echo her sentiments about Meghan's lifestyle.
Lines like “I've got a crummy job, it don't pay near enough” resonated with those in the audience, amplifying the mockery.
It was clear that Crow was not just singing; she was delivering a pointed critique wrapped in a catchy tune.
Elton John, another music icon and longtime friend of Princess Diana, also weighed in during his acceptance speech.
This marked his second induction into the Hall of Fame, and he made it clear that his gratitude did not extend to Meghan.
With palpable disappointment, he stated, “There's one person I can't thank, and that's Meghan Markle.”
His harsh words painted Meghan in a starkly negative light.
“She's not a friend, she's a traitor,” he declared, listing off a series of insults that left little room for interpretation.
“She's not a role model, she's a disgrace.
She's not a humanitarian, she's a hypocrite.”
Each phrase hit hard, revealing Elton's deep-seated frustrations with Meghan's actions.
Elton John's grievances didn't stop there.
He recounted how Meghan had approached him to perform at her wedding, only to feel betrayed afterward.
“I thought she was a lovely girl who loved Harry,” he reminisced, but quickly added, “I was wrong.”
According to him, Meghan's intentions were purely self-serving, leading to a cascade of lies that impacted not just him, but the entire royal family.
The emotional weight of his words was palpable.
Elton expressed how Meghan's actions had broken hearts—his, Harry's, even Diana's.
“She broke the royal family, she broke the British people, she broke the world,” he lamented.
His frustration culminated in a powerful condemnation: “She's the worst thing that ever happened to the royal family.”
Following his speech, Elton John took to the stage for a medley of his greatest hits, infusing a sense of resilience into the night.
Songs like “I'm Still Standing” and “Rocketman” felt particularly poignant, almost as if they were directed at Meghan herself.
Lyrics that spoke of survival and moving on resonated deeply, leaving the audience captivated.
The atmosphere in the room shifted as Elton sang, “Don't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did,” his voice echoing defiance against the backdrop of Markle's controversies.
The crowd responded with enthusiasm, fully engaged in the moment that had turned from celebration to a public airing of grievances.
As the night unfolded, it was clear that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony had transformed into an unexpected platform for personal vendettas.
The jabs at Meghan Markle were not just isolated incidents but rather a reflection of broader sentiments held by some of the music industry's biggest names.
While the event was meant to honor musical achievements, it morphed into a spectacle of celebrity drama, leaving many to wonder how Meghan would respond to such public ridicule.
The night was a reminder that in the world of fame, the lines between admiration and disdain can blur in an instant.
