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Chaka Khan walks on the runway at The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2012 Fashion Show on Feb. 8, 2012, in New York.
/ GettyThe soul/funk star was asked to sing as part of a musical tribute to the late Whitney Houston that also included Jennifer Hudson. But she had second thoughts.
Pictures: 2012 Grammys Show HighlightsKhan tweeted that she wasn't ready to perform after the passing of her friend.
As I grieve the loss of my friend and "little sister," I don't feel it appropriate to perform at this time. Continue to pray for the family.
— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) February 12, 2012
In 1978, Khan released the song "I'm Every Woman," written by the songwriting team Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Houston later recorded a hit version of the track for "The Bodyguard" soundtrack.