Whitney Houston is a LEGEND! She is the one that started the whole Pop diva phenomenon of the 80's and 90's and is credited by music critics , artists and affecionados alike for creating the scene for artists like Carey, Dion, Beyonce,and Christina to be successful and sell multi platinum records in the first place ( FIRST artist in HISTORY to sell ONE MILLION ALBUMS in ONE WEEK!Most awarded female artist of ALL TIME!). She didn't need to prove anything to ANYONE! She already cemented her Legendary status and despite her drug habit, her music and voice are STILL recognized and respected by the younger generation.