This week, social media turned into a good ‘ol country showdown as Erykah Badu stood in a virtual face-off with the Beyhive. Leading up to the highly anticipated release of her country album, “Renaissance, Act II: Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé has been giving sneak peeks into the album’s cover art on Instagram.
As previously reported by theGrio, the star kicked off a 10-day countdown to the album’s release by posting a U.S.A-inspired cover in which she rides a white horse while wearing a red, white and blue latex cowboy ensemble and holding the American flag aloft. On Wednesday, she continued the countdown by sharing the limited-edition vinyl cover of “Cowboy Carter.” The exclusive cover art shows a nude Beyoncé posing with nothing but a red, white, and blue sash reading “act ii Beyincé” while holding a smoking cigar. While fans raved over the meaningful inclusion of her mother, Tina Knowles’ maiden name, Beyincé, on the cover, others homed in on the “Renaissance” singer’s braided hairstyle. Her beaded butt-length braids, complete with a beaded bang, specifically caught singer Erykah Badu’s attention.
Mirroring a look the “Bag Lady” singer-songwriter has worn before, Badu reposted Beyoncé’s cover with the caption “hmmm” on her Instagram story. The seemingly shady comment ignited the Beyhive, who quickly took to social media in Beyoncé’s defense.
“Erykah Badu is such a hater. Beyoncé has worn braids since the beginning of her career. Erykah does not own braids. As long as that hairstyle has been in the Black community and you feel that someone wants to copy you? Sit down !!! If you’re jealous, just say that.” one user tweeted.
“Erykah Badu gives Soulja Boy vibes thinking she invented every damn thing,” another shared on X.
Notably, this is not the first time the “Tyrone” singer has filed copycat claims against Beyoncé. During the Renaissance World Tour, Badu called out…
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