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When the R&B singer was presenting at the Soul Train Awards last week, Badu did a comedic sketch, playing off her album, 'But You Caint Use My Phone,' pretending to field certain phone calls from rappers. She would tell the various callers that they couldn't perform at the award, because there would be no rapping. However, once Iggy Azalea "called in," Badu said she could absolutely perform because "what [she] does is not rap." Now, she has apologized for the remark. -
Iggy Azalea Strikes Back at Erykah Badu for Soul Train Awards Diss on Twitter
Iggy Azalea ends her Twitter silence with a response to Erykah Badu. -
Erykah Badu Slams Iggy Azalea At 2015 Soul Train Awards, Twitter Reacts
The 2015 Soul Train Awards aired over the weekend hosted by Erykah Badu. As expected, the “Call Tyrone” icon brought big fashion and big laughs to the stage, but it was her opening bit that’s got everyone talking. After declaring that she’d be banning all rap for the night to focus on R&B and soul, Badu then took “calls” from rappers Young Thug, Andre 3000 and Iggy Azalea, eventually tell the Aussie MC she could attend because her music isn’t considered rap. -
Erykah Badu Drops New 'But You Caint Use My Phone' Mixtape With Drake & Ex Andre 3000
After setting a Thanksgiving release date, Erykah Badu dropped her But You Caint Use My Phone mixtape this past Friday (Nov. 27); with it appearing on iTunes around midnight. But You Caint Use My Phone features a remix of Drake's "Hotline Bling," retitled as "Cel U Lar Device," an original entitled "Phone Down" and a cover of the 1984 era "Mr. Telephone Man" by New Edition and "U Use To Call Me," which is rapped by Drake. Her ex and the father of her son, Andre 3000, even makes an appearance on "Hello," not to be confused with Adele's version. -
Erykah Badu Shares Tracklist for New Mixtape 'But You Caint Use My Phone'
Earlier this month, Erykah Badu shared another cut from her new mixtape But You Caint Use My Phone. More recently, she unveiled the tracklist for the project, which happens to be all about phones. -
Erykah Badu Drops New 'But You Caint Use My Phone' Track "Phone Down"
Hip-hop soulstress Erykah Badu is back with her brand-new vibing track titled "Phone Down," off of her upcoming mixtape 'But You Caint Use My Phone.' -
Erykah Badu Says Drake is Like a Little Brother, Announces Thanksgiving Release Date
In a new interview with Fader, R&B artist Erykah Badu sang her praises for Drake, saying, "he's like a little brother" to her and giving a vague "Thanksgiving Weekend" release date for her highly anticipated mixtape, 'But You Caint Use My Phone.' -
Erykah Badu to Drop 'But You Caint Use My Phone' Mixtape Next Week, Talks Drake-Meek Mill Beef
In an interview with Noisey, songstress Erykah Badu revealed her new mixtape, But You Caint Use My Phone, is set to drop next week. In addition to promoting her slew of new projects, Badu gave her input on the Drake-Meek Mill beef, and her stance might surprise you. -
Erykah Badu to Host 2015 Soul Train Awards, The Weeknd & Bruno Mars Lead Nominations
On the heels of the release of her remix of "Hotline Bling," Erykah Badu is slated to host the 2015 Soul Train Awards. The Weeknd and Bruno Mars lead this year's nominationswith five nods apiece. -
Mixtape Monday: This Week's Newest Tracks For Sharing
Each and every week we put together our favorite tracks that had premiered a few days prior into one magnificent mixtape to share with you and your friends. This time around we've decided to share new 2015 songs from Beyoncé and Drake, Will Smith, Frankie Cosmos and more right here! -
Erykah Badu Remixes Drake's 'Hotline Bling' Ahead of New Mixtape
Erykah Badu is the latest to put her spin on Drake's "Hotline Bling." She remixed the buzzworthy track ahead of her new mixtape titled But U Cain't Use My Phone. -
Erykah Badu Drops 'They Die By Dawn,' An "All-Star Cast Black Western," On Jay Z's TIDAL [TRAILER]
Since its launch last month, artists including Beyoncé and Rihanna have used Jay Z's new streaming service, TIDAL, to drop exclusive material. Now Erykah Badu has debuted new content in the form of a short Western film. Titled They Die By Dawn, the film is a "black western" with an "all-star cast" that includes Badu, Michael K. Williams, Rosario Dawson, Jesse Williams, Isaiah Washington, Giancarlo Esposito, Nate Parker, Bokeem Woodbine and Karry Lennix. Directed by The Bullitts' Jeymes Samuels, the 50-minute film explores the different types of characters that existed in the first Black settlements post-slavery. -
The Roots Announce 2015 Picnic Lineup: Erykah Badu, The Weeknd and A$AP Rocky to Headline
The Roots recently announced the lineup for their 2015 festival. The Eighth Annual Roots Picnic takes place May 30 at the Festival Pier in their hometown of Philadelphia. Along with The "Tonight Show" band, Erykah Badu, The Weeknd and A$AP Rocky will headline the event. -
Erykah Badu, Schoolboy Q, Ne-Yo & Rae Sremmurd Join 2015 BET Experience Lineup
The 2015 BET Experience at L.A. LIVE is shaping up to be quite an experience. With recent additions Erykah Badu, Ne-Yo, ScHoolboy Q and Rae Sremmurd--fans will have a lot to look forward to. -
Erykah Badu, Azealia Banks Beef on Twitter: Jealousy, Age and a Queens/Harlem Divide
Azealia Banks just cannot stop picking feuds on Twitter. And now, the "Heavy Metal and Reflective" rapper isn't going after newcomer Iggy Azalea, she's calling out legendary R&B singer Erykah Badu.
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