Madonna recently went out of her way to once again not-so-subtly remind everyone that she is, in fact, in a sense, an older version of Lady Gaga. The queen of pop was performing “Express Yourself” at a rehearsal in Tel Aviv, Israel when she suddenly trotted out a cover of “Born This Way.” Of course, the two tracks blended seamlessly, reviving debate over whether Lady Gaga ripped off Madonna with her 2011 smash hit single. Madonna Covers Born This Way Although she stayed mum on Gaga’s song for some time, Madge eventually referred to it as “reductive” and undoubtedly influenced by her earlier work. There is no actual feud here, but the whole thing seems to have an air of condescension, as if Madonna is wielding the cover over her head. Or, on the other hand, is Madonna merely winking at the controversy while celebrating the younger performer and the highest form of flattery? Tell us what you think in the comments below.
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Madonna Covers Lady Gaga in Concert: A Diss or a Tribute?
