TMZ is reporting that Aretha Franklin who apparently spent, $40,000 to eat at Sarah Jessica Parker dinner party starring President Obama … Left the event after spending just 20 MINUTES INSIDE!! … that’s $2,000-per minute!!!!!

Aretha — who was the first to arrive to the Barack Obama fundraiser — was also the first to the leave.

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On her way out, Ms. Franklin told us the food was impressive … “chicken with a mustard sauce, diced tomatoes and a lot of relishes on the side of the plate.”

She added, “Very tasty.”