However, we can look at artists who have released songs that have been interpreted as tributes to deceased celebrities, or who have performed at memorial concerts:
Artists who have released tribute songs:
* Elton John: "Candle in the Wind 1997" for Princess Diana
* Madonna: "American Life" (a politically-charged song that also seemed to be about the 9/11 attacks)
* Stevie Wonder: "Ribbon in the Sky" for Martin Luther King Jr.
* Paul McCartney: "Here Today" (written for John Lennon)
* Bruce Springsteen: "The River" (has been interpreted as a tribute to his late father)
* Bob Dylan: "Murder Most Foul" (a lengthy song seemingly about the assassination of John F. Kennedy)
* Drake: "Legend" (dedicated to the late rapper, Lil Snupe)
Artists who have performed at memorial concerts:
* Barbra Streisand: Performed at a tribute concert for Michael Jackson
* Aretha Franklin: Performed at a tribute concert for Martin Luther King Jr.
* Stevie Wonder: Performed at a tribute concert for Whitney Houston
* Queen: Performed at a tribute concert for Freddie Mercury
* Neil Diamond: Performed at a tribute concert for David Bowie
It's important to remember that artists often create work that is interpreted in different ways by the audience. While some songs may be explicitly written as tributes, others may simply touch on themes of loss or reflection, which can resonate deeply with listeners during times of grief.