Madonna took to her Instagram account to hit back at her haters. Photo / Getty Images
Madonna has defended herself amid growing criticism surrounding her tribute to Prince at the Billboard Music Awards.
The Material Girl singer began her performance to her former flame, who died last month, with a touching rendition of his Nothing Compares 2 U, which became a huge global hit for Sinead
O'Connor.
Madonna, wearing a lavender suit and ruffled shirt like the ones Prince often performed in, was then joined by Stevie Wonder for a take on the tragic star's Purple Rain anthem.
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Critics were quick to take a swipe at the 57-year-old, with many feeling someone from today's generation of pop stars should have been given the honour.
