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Erykah Badu, a renowned soul and R&B artist, discusses her passion for music as a sport, her creative process, her influence on hip-hop, and her perspectives on social media, empathy, and her career trajectory, emphasizing her dedication to her craft and personal authenticity.
Erykah Badu accuses Beyoncé of copying her look on the cover of her upcoming album "Cowboy Carter," prompting an apparent denial from Beyoncé's publicist on Instagram. Badu's social media posts incite anger from Beyoncé's fans, with the former bizarrely pleading to Beyoncé's husband for help. This isn't the first time Badu has accused Beyoncé of copying her, and the ongoing feud has sparked controversy and confusion among fans.
Beyoncé's publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, responded to Erykah Badu's claims of Beyoncé copying her braided hairstyle by posting a collage of Beyoncé wearing braids throughout her career, including childhood photos, on Instagram. The post was captioned with a direct shot at Badu, and it's clear that the response was aimed at shutting down the copycat shade. Badu's previous claims and history of feuding with Beyoncé have the Beyhive buzzing, and fans are now anticipating a response from Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles.
Erykah Badu shaded Beyoncé's new album cover for Cowboy Carter, suggesting that the hairstyle resembled one she had worn before, prompting backlash from fans. Badu called on Jay-Z to intervene, but Beyoncé's publicist responded with a collage of Beyoncé in various hairstyles over the years, emphasizing her versatility and experience. The album is set for release on March 29.
Erykah Badu sparked controversy with the BeyHive after comparing Beyoncé's new album cover to her own style, particularly taking issue with Beyoncé's braided hair. Badu jokingly asked Jay-Z for help as the BeyHive swarmed, but her comments were met with criticism for being unnecessary and beneath her. Beyoncé's publicist highlighted Beyoncé's history of wearing braids, emphasizing their significance in Black culture. This isn't the first time Badu has taken issue with Beyoncé's style, but some fans defended her comments as lighthearted, while others found them unnecessary and strange.
Beyoncé's publicist defended the singer after Erykah Badu criticized the cover art for her upcoming album "Cowboy Carter," featuring Beyoncé in a braided hairstyle and a sash. Badu questioned the artwork on social media and called out Jay-Z to "say somethin." Beyoncé had previously shared a countdown to the album's release, expressing her inspiration from country music and her hope for a future where an artist's race is irrelevant in music genres.
Beyoncé's publicist defended the singer after Erykah Badu criticized the cover art for her upcoming album "Cowboy Carter," with Badu questioning the artwork and calling on Jay-Z to respond. Beyoncé shared the controversial album art featuring her naked with a sash and a lit marijuana cigarette, drawing mixed reactions. The singer explained that the project was inspired by her experiences in country music and her hope for a future where an artist's race is irrelevant in music genres. "Cowboy Carter" is scheduled for release on March 29.
Erykah Badu accuses Beyoncé of copying her signature beaded bob hairdo for the "Cowboy Carter" album cover art, prompting her to call out Jay-Z on social media to defend her against the Beyhive. Despite the controversy, Beyoncé's album cover features more than just the hairstyle, but Erykah remains focused on this particular aspect. This isn't the first time Erykah has accused Beyoncé of imitating her style, and it seems "Cowboy Carter" has reignited the feud.
Erykah Badu reignites her one-sided feud with Beyoncé after accusing her of stealing her tour looks, shading Beyoncé fans in a now-deleted Instagram post. This comes after Badu previously accused Beyoncé of copying her style. The Beyhive has expressed disappointment and defended Beyoncé, while Beyoncé herself has not publicly addressed the recent shade.
Erykah Badu is facing backlash for a video she posted on Instagram, in which she appeared to mock sign language interpreters. The video showed her imitating a sign language interpreter during a CNN report, and many of her followers found it disrespectful and insensitive. Some criticized her for making a mockery of a language that is crucial for the deaf community, while others defended her, saying she was mocking those who pretend to know sign language. Badu has since removed the video from her profile.
Beyoncé includes Lizzo's name in the remix of 'Break My Soul' during her concert in D.C., after previously excluding her. This comes after allegations and a workplace lawsuit drama involving Lizzo. Beyoncé's deliberate inclusion of Lizzo's name suggests her support for the singer, while also pausing on mentioning Erykah Badu's name, possibly in response to recent accusations made by Badu against Beyoncé. Lizzo has denied the allegations and is pursuing legal action.
Erykah Badu accuses Beyonce of copying her style with her Renaissance World Tour outfits, specifically pointing out the oversized chrome hat. Badu, known for her boundary-breaking style, shared a post of herself wearing a similar hat and wrote, "I guess I'm everybody's stylist." In another news, during a recent performance in Atlanta, Badu professed her crush on Star Wars actor John Boyega, who surprised her on stage and engaged in a flirty exchange. The performance was part of Badu's Unfollow Me Tour, which concludes in September in London.
Erykah Badu has announced a North American tour, The Unfollow Me Tour, with Yasiin Bey. The tour, produced by Outback Presents, will begin in June and end in July in Badu's hometown of Dallas. Badu's most recent album was But You Caint Use My Phone in 2015.
Erykah Badu discussed her 2008 song "Master Teacher" and the evolution of the term "woke" during an MSNBC interview. She commented on how the term has been weaponized by politicians like Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, and how it has taken on a life of its own. Badu defined "woke" as being aware and in alignment with nature.