Madonna Hits Back At Critics Of Prince Tribute: 'Deal With It'

Following her highly-scrutinized tribute for Prince at yesterday's Billboard Music Awards, Madonna has hit back at critics after a petition was launched last week calling for the US pop star to be scrapped from the show. 

Taking to her Instagram earlier today, the 57-year-old performer uploaded a photo with the caption, "Deal with it".

Soon after Madonna shared another post, this time taking a direct shot at the haters.

"Anyone who wants to do a tribute to Prince is welcome to," the caption reads.

"Whatever your age gender or skin color. If you loved him and he inspired you then show it!!!! I love Prince 4 ever".

Madonna performed Prince's classic hit Nothing Compares 2 U, followed by a duet of Purple Rain, alongside the iconic Stevie Wonder.

Check out a rundown of the performance here. 

 

Deal with It! @beautyandessexlv

A photo posted by Madonna (@madonna) on May 23, 2016 at 1:04am PDT

 

Anyone who wants to do a tribute to Prince is welcome to. Whatever your age Gender or skin Color. If you loved him and he inspired you then show it!!!! I love Prince 4 ever @beautyandessexlv

A photo posted by Madonna (@madonna) on May 23, 2016 at 7:22am PDT

 

This is my " I'm not your bitch don't hang your shit on me" Dance

A video posted by Madonna (@madonna) on May 23, 2016 at 7:29am PDT