Cyndi Lauper sets the record straight on her alleged 'feud' with Madonna after 40 years

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: For decades, the music world has been buzzing with speculations about a supposed rivalry between two pop icons of the 1980s— Cyndi Lauper and Madonna.

But in a recent interview, Lauper, 71, has put those rumors to rest, revealing that there has never been any animosity between her and the 66-year-old Queen of Pop.

"As soon as I saw her do Like a Prayer, I was like, 'Oh my God. Ah, I love her!' And I've loved her ever since," Lauper shared reflecting on her admiration for Madonna. Her statement comes as a breath of fresh air, especially considering the persistent narrative that pitted these two powerhouse women against each other.

Cyndi Lauper highlights long-standing culture of competition among female artists

The legendary 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' singer explained that the culture of competition among female artists began in the '60s and escalated in the '80s. "In the '80s, they started to pit women against each other," she noted. "Well, actually, it started in the '60s, the pitting of women against each other and wanting them to go back to what they'd been doing before women's lib or whatever," reported Daily Mail.

Both artists took the pop scene by storm in the early '80s, dominating the charts with unforgettable hits. Madonna burst onto the scene with her self-titled debut album in 1983, featuring chart-toppers like 'Holiday', 'Borderline', and 'Dress You Up'.

Cyndi Lauper emphasizes importance of female unity in the music industry

That same year, Cyndi Lauper released 'She's So Unusual', delivering classics such as 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun', 'She-Bop', and 'Time After Time'. Their vibrant personalities and distinctive styles only fueled the speculation that they were at odds.

But Lauper insists that any perceived feud is purely a fabrication, asserting, "As if you could only have one woman who is successful. What the hell is that about?"

She went on to commend Madonna for her extensive career, stating, "That woman has been entertaining us for years. She's made great pop songs. I want to be competitive, but not pitted against another woman. I'm not into that."

Cyndi Lauper shares her secrets to a thriving music career

As Cyndi Lauper gears up for her 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' farewell tour, she also revealed her secrets to maintaining a successful career in the music industry. “I don't drink, I don't smoke. It's very boring,” she admitted despite her wild child image.

"But because I was a singer, I had to watch out for my voice." Lauper added that she has never been drawn to drugs, before adding, “When you're singing, if it's all working out, that takes you to another planet anyway.”