Teena Marie wasn’t called the Ivory Queen of Soul for nothing. However, many people just found out that the R&B singer was white, and now she’s currently trending on Twitter.

Known for her hits like “Square Biz”, “Fire & Desire” (with Rick James), “Lovergirl,” and “Ooo La La La,” Marie lent her soulful voice, songwriting, and production to many songs that make cookout and Saturday afternoon cleaning playlists.

Lady Tee was also a frequent collaborator with her friend Rick James, and Marie’s distinctive soprano vocals are what caused many fans of the “Still In Love” singer to believe that she was black.

Marie passed in December of 2010 from natural causes at the age of 54. A month prior, Marie suffered a seizure. Stevie Wonder, Deniece Williams, Smokey Robinson, Queen Latifah, LisaRaye, Sinbad, Tichina Arnold, Shanice Wilson, and Berry Gordy, Jr. attended Marie’s memorial service among others.

Below check out some of the tweets regarding Teena Marie.

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The Ivory Queen of Soul

• 7th Annual Hoodie Awards – Arrivals

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  LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 15: Recording artist Teena Marie arrives at the seventh annual Hoodie Awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center August 15, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

• 7th Annual Hoodie Awards – Arrivals

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  LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 15: (L-R) Recording artist Musiq Soulchild, comedian/actress Mo'Nique, actress Kym Whitley and recording artist Teena Marie arrive at the seventh annual Hoodie Awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center August 15, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

• 2009 Trumpet Awards Ceremony – Show

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  ATLANTA - JANUARY 25: Teena Marie performs at the 17th Annual Trumpet Awards at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on January 25, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
• 2009 Essence Music Festival Presented By Coca-Cola – Day 3

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  NEW ORLEANS - JULY 05: Teena Marie performs in the 2009 Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome on July 5, 2009 in New Orleans. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

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  LOS ANGELES - JUNE 23: Singer Teena Marie arrives at the Smooth Pre-BET party at Club A.D. on June 23, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

• 2004 BET Awards – Show

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  HOLLYWOOD - JUNE 29: Singer Teena Marie (L) and Musician Rick James present the award for Best Female R&B Artist on stage at the 2004 Black Entertainment Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on June 29, 2004 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
• The 47th Annual Grammy Awards – Arrivals

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Teena Marie and her daughter Aliya arrive to the 47th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center February 13, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

• BET Awards 05 – Show

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  HOLLYWOOD - JUNE 28: Teena Marie presents the in memoriam tribute to Rick James onstage at the BET Awards 05 at the Kodak Theatre on June 28, 2005 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

• Motown’s 50th-Smokey Robinson and the Miracles Reunion

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  DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Singer Teena Marie performs at a 50th anniversary celebration of Motown October 20, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. The event featured a reunion of Motown legends Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and a tribute to Berry Gordy by Smokey Robinson. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
• Motown’s 50th-Smokey Robinson and the Miracles Reunion

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  DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Singer Teena Marie performs at a 50th anniversary celebration of Motown October 20, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. The event featured a reunion of Motown legends Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and a tribute to Berry Gordy by Smokey Robinson. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

• 2009 Essence Music Festival Presented By Coca-Cola – Day 3

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  NEW ORLEANS - JULY 05: Teena Marie performs in the 2009 Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome on July 5, 2009 in New Orleans. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

• BET Awards 2008 – Arrivals

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Singer Teena Marie (r) and guest arrive at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
• Motown’s 50th-Smokey Robinson and the Miracles Reunion

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  DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Singer Teena Marie (L) performs with her daughter (R) at a 50th anniversary celebration of Motown October 20, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. The event featured a reunion of Motown legends Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and a tribute to Berry Gordy by Smokey Robinson. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

• 9th Annual BET Celebration of Gospel – Red Carpet

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Singer Teena Marie arrives at the 9th annual BET Celebration of Gospel held at the Orpheum Theatre on December 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

• Motown’s 50th-Smokey Robinson and the Miracles Reunion

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  DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Singer Teena Marie (C) performs at a 50th anniversary celebration of Motown October 20, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. The event featured a reunion of Motown legends Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and a tribute to Berry Gordy by Smokey Robinson. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
• 2009 Essence Music Festival Presented By Coca-Cola – Day 3

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  NEW ORLEANS - JULY 05: Teena Marie performs in the 2009 Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome on July 5, 2009 in New Orleans. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

• Motown’s 50th-Smokey Robinson and the Miracles Reunion

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  DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Singer Teena Marie performs at a 50th anniversary celebration of Motown October 20, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. The event featured a reunion of Motown legends Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and a tribute to Berry Gordy by Smokey Robinson. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

• 9th Annual BET Celebration of Gospel – Show

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Singer Teena Marie (L) and actress Terri J. Vaughn pose backstage during the 9th annual BET Celebration of Gospel held at the Orpheum Theatre on December 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
• 2010 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Presented By Shell – Day 6

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  NEW ORLEANS - MAY 01: Teena Marie performs at the 2010 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Presented By Shell at the Fair Grounds Race Course on May 1, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

• Motown’s 50th-Smokey Robinson and the Miracles Reunion

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  DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Singer Teena Marie sings to Motown legend Berry Gordy at a 50th anniversary celebration of Motown October 20, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. The event featured a reunion of Motown legends Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and a tribute to Berry Gordy by Smokey Robinson. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

• The 47th Annual Grammy Awards – Arrivals

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  LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 13: Teena Marie arrives to the 47th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center February 13, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
• 2009 Essence Music Festival Presented By Coca-Cola – Day 3

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  NEW ORLEANS - JULY 05: Teena Marie performs in the 2009 Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome on July 5, 2009 in New Orleans. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

• 2009 Trumpet Awards Ceremony – Show

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  ATLANTA - JANUARY 25: Teena Marie performs at the 17th Annual Trumpet Awards at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on January 25, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

• Motown’s 50th-Smokey Robinson and the Miracles Reunion

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  DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Motown legend Smokey Robinson helps sing a song withTeena Marie at a 50th anniversary celebration of Motown October 20, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. The event featured a reunion of Motown legends Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and a tribute to Berry Gordy by Smokey Robinson. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
• 7th Annual Hoodie Awards – Arrivals

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  LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 15: Recording artist Teena Marie arrives at the seventh annual Hoodie Awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center August 15, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

• 2010 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Presented By Shell – Day 6

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  NEW ORLEANS - MAY 01: Teena Marie performs at the 2010 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Presented By Shell at the Fair Grounds Race Course on May 1, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

• 2009 Essence Music Festival Presented By Coca-Cola – Day 3

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  NEW ORLEANS - JULY 05: Teena Marie performs in the 2009 Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome on July 5, 2009 in New Orleans. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)