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Erykah Badu Jokes She Vandalized Her Own Tesla In Protest of Elon Musk

Many believed Erykah Badu was down for the cause. The legendary singer claimed she vandalized her own Tesla in protest of Tesla chief Elon Musk. She was only kidding.

Erykah Badu DM’s Playboi Carti, “Love U, Keep On”

Erykah Badu surprised everyone when she slid into Playboi Carti’s DMs with a simple, sweet message: “Love U, Keep On.” The text was short, but fans were hyped to see the legendary soul singer showing love to the new wave of rap. Carti, who’s known for his wild style and unique music, shared the message, […]

Erykah Badu Jabs At Akademiks With New Badu P*ssy Incense

Erykah Badu and DJ Akademiks went at it again online but the singer ended it with a brutal takedown using her Badu P*ssy incense.

Erykah Badu Fondly Remembers Working With J Dilla

Erykah Badu spoke with fans at a meet and greet session and shared her memories of working with the late, great James "J Dilla" Yancey.

Third Eye Open: Erykah Badu Calls “Woke” The New Conservative “Thug” 

The word "woke" was first used in the 1930s to mean Black American awareness, however, it has recently been co-opted and demonized as any part of the liberal agenda. The post Third Eye Open: Erykah Badu Calls “Woke” The New Conservative “Thug”  appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

Erykah Badu To Executive Produce ‘The DOC’ Documentary 

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Loccisano / Getty The documentary about rapper the D.O.C. is getting support from R&B Soul music legend Erykah Badu. According to Deadline, the film is directed by Dave Caplan in his debut. The documentary has been called a “love letter and inspirational hip hop archive” about the legendary West Coast rapper (although he’s from Texas), The D.O.C. The film chronicles his life more than thirty years after a devastating car crash which damaged his vocal cords, silencing his rap career. However, he went on to have a successful career as a ghostwriter and is considered one of the pioneers of West Coast rap.  Related Stories “I am excited to announce that I am coming on board as executive producer of The DOC which recently will have its world p...

Erykah Badu Releases Special Edition Underwater P*ssy Incense

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jerod Harris / Getty Erykah Badu set the stage in the late 1990s as one of the leading voices of her generation, and her sultry vocals and layered lyrics inspired a bevy of artists over the past two decades. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of her classic debut album Baduizm, Badu released an incense appropriately titled Underwater P*ssy, keeping with the theme of her earlier drops. For those of a certain age, Baduizm was the soundtrack for many a long, hazy night in dorm rooms, house parties, or long sun-soaked drives. The album signified Badu as a major talent in the realms of R&B and Soul, and she gained respect from the Hip-Hop community as the album was replete with Black pride. The album was released on Feb. 11, 1997, and the Underwater P*...

Erykah Badu Shuts Down Age Critics After Revealing 27-Year-Old Fiancé

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @erykahbadu / Instagram Erykah Badu is officially off the market! Earlier this week, the Soulquarian took to Instagram to introduce fans to her fiancé, 27-year-old musician JaRon Adkison, with an affectionate post confirming their relationship. Calling him “My guy,” Erykah Badu shared a few candid photos of the pair which included a photo of them wearing matching green rings on the finger traditionally reserved for engagements, sparking rumors that the two are headed down the aisle. “Solar Eclipse Dump. Making room for many many many more memories,” she wrote. “Right now , Moon covers the suns eyes forcing it to use other forms of vision. (Closes Eyes) I see you with my heart. I see you with my gut. Here’s to my GUY ✨& Setting intentions, Breat...

Erykah Badu Launches New BADUBOTRON Radio On Sonos, Shares Details Of What To Expect

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Josh Brasted / Getty Erykah Badu has been one of the most compelling artists of her era and of all time for well over two decades, and she continues to find creative ways to bring her innovation and vision to the masses. Today (October 20), the talented singer, songwriter, producer, and DJ launched her new BADUBOTRON Radio station on Sonos, and she graciously spoke with during a media event earlier this week to share details of what to expect. Badu, radiantly beautiful as always, took time out of her busy touring schedule to speak with media during a roundtable discussion moderated by Carmel Holt, host of SHEROES MIXTAPE MEMOIR as part of the Sonos original programming lineup. Related Stories Taking a break to speak via video from her bus during the Live ...

RÜFÜS DU SOL, Alison Wonderland, Madeon, More Featured on Austin City Limits 2021 Lineup

As the nation’s vaccination rate increases, music festivals all over the country have begun to plan for their return. The latest to do so is the multi-genre Austin City Limits festival.  This morning organizers announced the complete lineup of artists who will be taking the stage at the event’s 20th-anniversary spectacular this October. As you can see, the lineup covers everything from hip-hop to country to pop—and of course EDM. Headliners for this year’s event include Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Erykah Badu, Stevie Nicks, George Strait, DaBaby, and the lone electronic act, RÜFÜS DU SOL. While the headlining cast is not exactly electronic-forward, the fest’s undercard features a solid selection of talent. This includes Alison Wonderland, Ma...

Be Friends First: Erykah Badu Opens Up About Relationship With Andre 3000

Source: 2020HHA / Getty Before the internet coined the phrase, “relationship goals”, Erykah Badu and Andre 3000 were the living example, for many; now Ms. Badu is opening up about the iconic relationship with singer Summer Walker. On Monday (Nov 23) as a part of the “Musicians on Musicians” segment for Rolling Stone, Badu sat down with Summer Walker and discussed the beginning of her relationship with 3 Stacks, revealing that when the two first became an item, it was fueled mostly by the physical attraction before noting that the two became close friends while raising their son, Seven. “When we became boyfriend and girlfriend in the ‘90s, we didn’t become friends first. We were attracted to each other first,” Erykah Badu said. “We had stuff in common, but we didn’t learn all of that until ...

Whew Chile The Shade: Jill Scott Seemingly Responds To Jaguar Wright’s Accusations

Source: Prince Williams / Getty Jaguar Wright is known for her amazing voice, but as of late, her notoriety has come from the bubbling hot tea that she has spilling on major players in the game. While many have remained silent publicly, it seems that Jill Scott has joined Erykah Badu with a seemingly indirect response to Wright and her claims. As previously reported, Jaguar Wright previously called out her former crew The Roots over alleged ill-treatment of Malik B, prior to his passing, among other things. The Philadelphia-bred singer also came at Common, who she claimed sexually assaulted her while they were in a relationship, before apologizing to Tiffany Haddish for the accusation. While The Roots were the initial target, the “Let Me Be the One” singer also set her crosshairs on Soulqu...

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