Diana Ross has claimed she was 'violated' by a Transportation Security Administration officer at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans airport.
The 75-year-old singer had flown in to perform at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival after which she claims the alleged incident happened.
Taking to Twitter , Ross said she'd had an 'incredible night' but admitted she wanted to cry over her treatment at the airport.
She said: "OK so on one hand I’m treated like royalty in New Orleans and at the airport I was treated like s**t.
"Let me be clear , Not the peiple or Delta BUT TSA , was over the top !! Makes me want to cry !!! [sic]"
Ross continued: "Its not what was done but how , I am feeling violated - I still feel her hands between my legs , front and back ( saying to me it her job ,) WOW!!really mixed emotions I always like to see the good things but not feeling good right now."
A TSA spokesperson has since responded to the claims in a statement obtained by People magazine and said that after reviewing CCTV footage, officers involved "correctly followed all protocols".
They said: "TSA is committed to ensuring all travellers are treated with respect and courtesy. TSA is aware of concerns presented by Diana Ross about her screening experience at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport this morning.
"Initial review of CCTV indicates that the officers involved with Ms. Ross’s screening correctly followed all protocols, however, TSA leadership will continue to investigate the matter further. We encourage Ms. Ross to reach out to TSA so we can work with her directly to address her concerns."
Ross had been in Louisiana performing at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
Hours after posting the allegations to Twitter, Ross shared a video of her performance along with the caption: "I'm feeling better, it took a minute."
