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Erykah Badu Talks R. Kelly Backlash: 'I Don't Mind Being The Problem That May Lead To The Solution'

The singer came under fire last week after comments she made onstage in Chicago, R. Kelly's hometown.

Celebrity

Erykah Badu Responds To Critics Who Say She Is Defending R. Kelly: 'I Just Want Peace And Light For Everybody'

Badu says she’s ‘putting up a prayer right now’ for R. Kelly.

Celebrity

Faith Evans And Erykah Badu Stole The Show At 2018 Soul Train Awards

Both Badu and Evans took the stage for stellar performances after accepting the Legend Award and Lady of Soul Award, respectively.

Star Gazing

Celebrities Stormed The Black Carpet At The Soul Train Awards 2018

The awards show airs on Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern on BET and BET Her.

Entertainment

Erykah Badu Makes Regal Cameo In Neelam Hakeem’s ‘I’ll Be The King’ Video

Weeks after they appeared together on the BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher, Badu brings her star power to Hakeem’s powerful visuals.

Entertainment

The Trailer For Taraji P. Henson's 'What Men Want' Is Exactly What You Need Today

The trailer for What Men Want, starring Taraji P. Henson, has arrived to lighten up your Tuesday. The comedy follows Ali (Henson), a hardworking sports agent trying to move up […]

2018 ESSENCE Festival · Celebrity

Erykah Badu and Jill Scott's Sister-Friend Lovefest at ESSENCE Fest Will Have You Calling Your Good Girlfriends

Erykah Badu and Jill Scott's Sister-Friend Lovefest at ESSENCE Fest Will Have You Calling Your Good Girlfriends

2018 ESSENCE Festival · Entertainment · Fashion · Videos

On And On! Erykah Badu and Jill Scott’s Style Game Crushed The Essence Fest Stage on Day 1

On And On! Erykah Badu and Jill Scott’s Style Game Crushed The Essence Fest Stage on Day 1

Celebrity · Love & Sex

Erykah Badu And Andre 3000 Shared The Sweetest Selfie With Their Son Seven For Father's Day

Erykah Badu And Andre 3000 Shared The Sweetest Selfie With Their Son Seven For Father's Day

2018 ESSENCE Festival

This Video Of Erykah Badu Singing Tyler The Creator & Kali Uchis 'See You Again' Has Us Counting Down To ESSENCE Fest

This Video Of Erykah Badu Singing Tyler The Creator & Kali Uchis 'See You Again' Has Us Counting Down To ESSENCE Fest

2018 ESSENCE Festival · Entertainment

WATCH: Erykah Badu's 13-Year-Old Daughter Puma Serenades Her Mom For Her Birthday And We're In Awe

WATCH: Erykah Badu's 13-Year-Old Daughter Puma Serenades Her Mom For Her Birthday And We're In Awe

2018 ESSENCE Festival · Entertainment

5 Collaborations We'd Love To See Performed Live AT ESSENCE Fest 2018

5 Collaborations We'd Love To See Performed Live AT ESSENCE Fest 2018

2017 ESSENCE Festival · 2018 ESSENCE Festival · Entertainment

ESSENCE Fest 2018: Janet Jackson, The Roots, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Miguel, Erykah Badu, XSCAPE, Daniel Caesar, Fantasia, Snoop, H.E.R., Queen Latifah, SWV & More...See The Full List!

ESSENCE Fest 2018: Janet Jackson, The Roots, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Miguel, Erykah Badu, XSCAPE, Daniel Caesar, Fantasia, Snoop, H.E.R., Queen Latifah, SWV & More...See The Full List!

News

Erykah Badu Was Stopped By The Police On New Year's Eve So A Cop Could Say 'Hi'

Erykah Badu Was Stopped By The Police On New Year's Eve So A Cop Could Say 'Hi'

Culture · Entertainment

Erykah Badu Kneels In Honor Of Colin Kaepernick To Kick Off The Soul Train Awards

Erykah Badu Kneels In Honor Of Colin Kaepernick To Kick Off The Soul Train Awards

Celebrity

Erykah Badu And Daughter Puma Are Giving Us Double Vision In This Epic Photo Shoot

Erykah Badu And Daughter Puma Are Giving Us Double Vision In This Epic Photo Shoot

Celebrity

Regina Hall And Issa Rae Just Joined In On The Hilarious, And Raunchy, 'For The D' Challenge

Regina Hall And Issa Rae Just Joined In On The Hilarious, And Raunchy, 'For The D' Challenge

Black Celeb Couples · Love & Sex

Erykah Badu Gets Cozy With Boyfriend Carl Jones During ComicCon

The lovebirds snuggle for the camera.

Celebrity

Erykah Badu's Kids Singing "Heard It All Before" Is The Cutest Thing You'll See Today

The singer recently shared a video of Mars, Puma, and Seven swinging and singing in a hammock.