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Erykah Badu Sings Tribute To Haiti

Erykah Badu sang a touching tribute for the people of Haiti during NBA All-Star Weekend in Dallas this past weekend. The Dallas native took to the stage with three backup singers, a bass player and pianist for a soulful version of the classic, "You've Got a Friend." The performance was part of the "NBA Cares" initiative. Badu's forthcoming album "New Amerykah Part II: Return of the Ankh" drops March 30th. Read More: Erykah Badu Releases New VideoErykah Badu Takes a Window Seat
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Erykah Badu sang a touching tribute for the people of Haiti during NBA All-Star Weekend in Dallas this past weekend. The Dallas native took to the stage with three backup singers, a bass player and pianist for a soulful version of the classic, “You’ve Got a Friend.” The performance was part of the “NBA Cares” initiative. Badu’s forthcoming album “New Amerykah Part II: Return of the Ankh” drops March 30th. Read More:
  • Erykah Badu Releases New Video
  • Erykah Badu Takes a Window Seat