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Erykah Badu’s Black Women In Music Performance Was Just As Awesome As You’d Imagine

The legendary singer/songwriter took the stage after being honored at the annual event and absolutely slayed.
Erykah Badu’s Black Women In Music Performance Was Just As Awesome As You’d Imagine
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By Sydney Scott ·

There is only one Erykah Badu and during ESSENCE’s Black Women in Music event Thursday night, she proved once again why she’s one-of-a-kind. 

The event honored Badu and 20 years of Baduizm. Solange took the stage to introduce the singer, who performed songs from her classic debut album. Fans shared videos of Ms. Badu, who performed “Rimshot,” “On & On” and “Other Side Of The Game.”

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Peace and Blessings

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The annual event was held at NeueHouse in Los Angeles and included guests like Janelle Monaé, Yara Shahidi, Kandi Burruss, Faith Evans, and Tiwa Savage.

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Badu thanked those in attendance for coming out to support her, adding, “To all the sisters out there I love you. I’m with you.”