[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*

It's a boy for Jill Scott!

A rep for Jill Scott has confirmed that she gave birth to a baby boy yesterday (04.22). This is the first child for the R&B/Soul singer. She and fiance Jon Roberts named him Jett Hamilton Roberts. Congratulations to her.

If you already haven't, make sure to check out the HBO drama series that Jill stars in titled No.1 Ladies Detective Agency based on the international bestselling novels by Alexander McCall Smith. She stars along side Anika Noni Rose from the movie Dreamgirls.

Speaking of baby news, sources from Jennifer Hudson's camp have confirmed with essence.com that she is expecting a baby with fiance David Otunda who played "Punk" in the reality show I Love New York 2. There were already speculations that she was pregnant prior to her sources spilling the beans, but congratulations are in order nonetheless!

Chrisette Michele In Essence Magazine

Chrisette Michele is featured in the April 2009 issue of Essence Magazine and she is interviewed by Jill Scott. Jill's song "He Loves Me" is M.Y.'s song of the week! Make sure you pick up your copy of Essence on stands now.

M.Y. Song Of The Week: Jill Scott-He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)

This week's song of the week goes to the amazing Jill Scott. This women's voice is the truth. The versatility and flexibility of her voice gives way to phenomenal music and great albums.

"He Loves Me" is one of the songs that show off Jill's distinctive vocal range. Not too many artists can hit the notes she can which is why she stands far apart from the rest.

he Loves me (lyzel in e flat). - Jill Scott

"He Loves Me" will forever be a classic.