Erykah Badu Says She's Not On Probation...

Yesterday, reports suggested that Erykah Badu had to pay the price for stripping down in her "Window Seat" video. The singer, according to the Associated Press, was ordered to pay a $500 fine and also received 6 months of probation.

I thought that the six months probation was a bit much for getting naked in public and filming a video without a permit but hey, the law is kind of funny that way. It seems that the six month probation claim was more than harsh it was false, as Erykah has cleared up that claim by taking to her Twitter.

SideBar: I love twitter for that...

Erykah slammed the probation claims tweeting, "I am not on probation . that's a falsey. I received a situation . got a ticket for my tag hangin out my pannies."

Makes sense.

We'll see how this goes. Perhaps Erykah's probation was news to her just as it was for us?

[NEWS] Erykah Badu Gets Fined + Probation For 'Window Seat' Video

Erykah Badu's decision to kick it Adam & Eve style in her video for her song "Window Seat" is going to cost her.

[NEWS] Erykah Badu Brushes Off Maxwell Drama

Earlier this week, rumors suggested that all was not well with the neo-soulness that is Maxwell, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu.

The story was that Maxwell was canceling his tour because he wasn't getting along with Jill and Erykah because they were going over their allotted performance time on stage.

Erykah wants you to know that all of that is bogus. The "Window Seat" singer addressed the rumor via her Twitter explaining that she only did one show with Maxwell and that was in Atlanta and even then, she didn't even see him but he did send her flowers.

Maxwell Just Doesn't Play Nice With Jill Scott and Erykah Badu...

...Well that is why they are saying their tour is being canceled.

In what was seen as the perfect union of neo-soulness is turning into a gumbo of agitated personalities dipped in lack of tolerance when it comes to singer's Maxwell, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu.

The conflict is rumored to be over time.

You see, the artists are given designated times for their performance sets. Makes sense. There are three performers and as much as music fans may love the three, we're not looking to spend the night at a concert  I know I'm not.

Apparently, Maxwell is not too pleased with both Jill and Erykah overstaying their time on stage and is looking to call it quits. Supposedly, all of the shows that are scheduled to take place after June 26th will be canceled.

I'm hoping this is just a rumor. In my mind - my imagination that is - I see the three laughing it up over cups of hot chocolate ever so often breaking out into song. They're breaking out all right, just not into song...

Updated to say: According to Billboard.com, the portion of Maxwell's tour that was to kick off June 28 in Greensboro, NC with Melanie Fiona has been postponed till 2011. Maxwell's label cites scheduling conflicts with the venues as the reason why the tour has been canceled. *shrugs*

Video Premiere: Erykah Badu 'Window Seat'

I know I'm late on this but I just could not let this go without a post...

Here is the new video from Erykah Badu for her song "Window Seat" off of her album New Amerykah pt.2: Return of The Ankh in stores today.

This video is very thought provoking and though many may not get it and shut the whole concept down, the message that Erykah is bringing forth is so true.

In case you didn't get it, Erykah is expressing that whenever anyone chooses to be themselves or believe in something (her stripping naked) people who are against the idea, go against it only because they don't understand it (her being assassinated at the end).

Some deep ish.

Turns out, Ms. Badu might be facing some charges in Dallas for stripping down in the video that was shot in public.

By the way, the album is hot!

Erykah Badu Debuts 'Window Seat' On Jimmy Fallon [Video]

Erykah Badu performed her new single "Window Seat" on the Jimmy Fallon show backed by The Roots.

This song is so fly.

Speaking of fly, how fierce is Erykah's body?! I'm not sure what was going on in the pants department, then again these days no one is wearing pants on stage; but her voice, physique and might I add make-up were definitely on point.

I can't wait for her new album New Amerykah Part 2 to drop on March 30th.

Erykah Badu Twitts About Being Stalked

They did once say, that you are no one until you get yourself your very own stalker. Someone was a little bent up over Ms. Badu because they took valuable time out of their lives to devote themselves to stalking.

Once again, Twitter comes to the rescue and allows Erykah to clue her fans in about the stalkerish activity that went down at her residence. Badu was scheduled to perform with her brand new band the Cannabonoids at the South By South West (SXSW) an event in Texas for artists to showcase their music. Well, Ms. Badu had to perform a very short set last night because of her exhaustion of having to deal with the psycho.

Here are her Twitts about the event,

"Police just apprehended a stalker in front of my house . Stay tuned for details .


Driving to Austin now. Just got on road .. Had to file police report .


Poor chic is apparently sick . I feel so awful . Police pepper sprayed her and cuffed her .


White woman mid to late 20's had visited my home 3 or so times . Brought w/ her weird writtings .


I was kind to her first 3 times . I knew something was off . She was wearing a dilla shirt today .


When I came outside she had flowers lined up in front of my house and had spray painted the no parking sign with a peace symbol .


She had several misc. Items spread out in the grass . Blue shutters, a rabbit, a tucan , and a sketch book...


I'm gonna be late for my show ... Messing around with her .


Passing thru Waco now...with dilla played loud .


So .. The lady came to the house 1st time today around 1pm .. After light threats from me and fam she left . Was parked ok the grass in front of my house


So she comes back 30 Min later .. By this time I feel violated for real .. Cause o girl wasn't threatened at all .


Had no choice but to put the ipolice In it . Tried to reason . I felt so bad for her and her dog .


When she saw cops she took off running behind neighbors house
... Obviously she had been to jail b4 cause she wanted no parts of that


By this time there were 6 cop cars , ambulance and a fire truck ..

3 officers chased her on foot whole we all watched .

She finally comes " walking " calmly around corner toward one cop car with that big ass dog

Cop snatched her hand behind her back and she began resisting violently..

Damn I'm late

Hold on my people .

... Anyhow, all I could think of while all this is going on is .. I'm gone be on media take out .. LOL

... Or bossip.com

20 min late so far

Told the Dj to go on first

... So back to the story . First time chic came over she claimed to me dropping off something for me to look at .. A drawing .

Lots of weird scribbling .. I felt right then that this was gone be un pleasent

Said she was a teacher and wanted me to help " the children . " said, she went to my old highschool"

Whew! I'm sure Ms. Badu loves the kids but there are better ways to go around asking and stalking is not one of them. It must be more than asking to help the kids..they had to pepper spray the broad. Things that make you go hmmmm...lock your doors y'all.

M.Y.'s Album Spotlight: Erykah Badu-Mama's Gun

This week's album spotlight goes to Ms. Erykah Badu and her album Mama's Gun. I really dig this woman's style and what's best is the fact that she puts out quality and authentic material. Mama's Gun was released in 2000 and was one of Badu's best works.

The album features the popular "Bag Lady" and my favorite "Orange Moon". Erykah is one of the queens of Neo-Soul music and she does it great justice. Check out the album and enjoy!

Mama's Gun - Erykah Badu

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