Erykah Badu

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Sameer Rao Jan 30, 2018 4:42PM EST

WATCH: Soulquarians' Story Comes to Life in New Animated Short

See how Questlove, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo and a host of other Black musicians came together to develop a new sonic blueprint for hip hop and R&B in the late ’90s.

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Sameer Rao Nov 28, 2016 10:42AM EST

Beyoncé, Brandy, Teddy Riley Honored at Soul Train Awards

The Erykah Badu-hosted awards ceremony aired on BET last night. Watch some video highlights, including an epic medley from Teddy Riley and a cypher with Gladys Knight and Angie Stone.

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Sameer Rao Nov 10, 2016 12:36PM EST

In Trying Times, Some Songs for Healing and Persevering

From Run the Jewels to Solange, we offer our favorite artists’ work to help process the rage and hopelessness you might be feeling right now.

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Sameer Rao Jun 27, 2016 12:53PM EDT

Beyoncé and K-Dot, Sheila E. and More Tear Down the House at BET Awards

From Usher to Future to Janelle Monáe, the top Black artists and performers reigned supreme at the awards ceremony.

Sameer Rao Apr 29, 2016 4:08PM EDT

We Put Drake On Some Pictures Of Rachel Dolezal, Bobby Jindal and More

Hell. Yeah. F***ing. Right.

Sameer Rao Apr 22, 2016 2:26PM EDT

Black Artists Pay Tribute To Prince

From Spike Lee’s block party to Erykah Badu’s lengthy Facebook tribute, see how some of your favorite musicians and artists honored The Purple One’s passing.

Sameer Rao Mar 16, 2016 4:01PM EDT

Here's a New 'Miles Ahead' Clip to Finish Off Your Afternoon

Don Cheadle’s Miles Davis biopic opens in theaters on April 1.

Sameer Rao Dec 30, 2015 8:31AM EST

2015 Favorites: the Breakdown

We asked tons of creators and changemakers to tell us their favorite music, TV shows and more of 2015. Here’s our breakdown of what hit with folks the most, by category.

Sameer Rao Dec 18, 2015 1:10PM EST

WATCH: Erykah Badu Breaks Down Social Media in New Interview

She also answers fans’ FaceTime calls. It’s very touching.

Kenrya Rankin Nov 30, 2015 2:36PM EST

Peace, Love and Soul: The Soul Train Awards Slays

Erykah Badu, Babyface and more showed up and showed out at the 2015 Soul Train Awards. But some viewers were not feeling the R. Kelly feature.

Akiba Solomon Nov 27, 2015 12:42PM EST

'But You Caint Use My Phone' Drops. Erykah Fans Rejoice

Ms. Badu drops her hilarious new mixtape, “But You Caint Use My Phone” via Apple and builds buzz for her upcoming hosting gig at Sunday’s Soul Train Awards.