Erykah Badu Explains R. Kelly Comments
Ankh Explanation: Erykah Badu Explains Her R. Kelly Comments, Fans Still Say ‘See You Next Lifetime’
Erykah Badu Explains R. Kelly Comments
Erykah Badu is explaining comments she made during her Chicago concert.
As previously reported Erykah got hit with a barrage of ‘boos when she brought up R. Kelly and said that she was “praying for him” before adding that fans weren’t sending “unconditional love” his way.
“I’m sending a prayer right now for R,” said Erykah. “I hope he sees the light of day if he’s done all those things that we’ve seen on TV and heard those ladies talk about,” she continued. “I hope he sees the light of day and comes forward.”
“But y’all say f— it! That’s not love. That’s not unconditional love. But what if one of the people that was assaulted by R. Kelly grows up to be an offender themselves. We gonna crucify them? How do we do this? Just something to think about.”
Now Erykah’s clarifying her comments and standing by saying that she has “unconditional love” and wants “healing” for him.
“That doesn’t mean I support your poor choices,” said the soul songstress.
I love you. Unconditionally.
That doesn’t mean I support your poor choices.
I want healing for you and anyone you have hurt as a result of you being hurt. Is that strange to you ?
That’s all I’ve ever said. Anything else has been fabricated or taken out of context. – eb— ErykahBadoula (@fatbellybella) January 21, 2019
Despite her explanation, fans still aren’t buying and are wondering in particular why she’s not sending that same love his alleged victims’ way.
my problem is that you have a history of blaming lil girls for the male attraction they receive + you speak about the trauma Kelly faced more than you are affirming of the many young Black girls he continues to victimize
— MS. BLISS 🦋 (@ajthe1ne) January 21, 2019
Reducing decades of abuses and violence to poor choices is where you’re misstepping. Responding to such devastating circumstances requires a great amount of discernment and depth. I see where you’re coming from to an extent, not sure why ur loving on him instead of his prey.
— Leather (@BeLeather) January 21, 2019
Do YOU agree with Erykah??? Or will YOU be “seeing her next lifetime”??
Erykah is denying knowing and working with R. Kelly.
That’s not true. I’ve never worked with him, don’t know him personally , and was never asked to be a part of the documentary. https://t.co/nRajs33Hjy
— ErykahBadoula (@fatbellybella) January 22, 2019
She’s also warning people to “keep that same energy.”
…y’all Make sure you Keep that same energy.
— ErykahBadoula (@fatbellybella) January 22, 2019
Before the outrage, Erykah posted on Instagram that having the ability to see both points of view is a blessing and a curse.
Some people still stand by Erykah.
Auntie @fatbellybella we understand your point of view and you’re not raising monsters. Your belief is simple love, unconditional love. It’s not meant to be perceived as you taking his side. I think that’s the misconception, you’re obviously not condoning his behavior. pic.twitter.com/6XWGIf4Ku4
— Graphics 20/20 (@G20Twenty) January 21, 2019
Did we all just take this out of context???
It's more than "poor choices." Poor choices = eating fried foods everyday. Poor choices = breaking up with someone over text. Serial rape and abuse of black/brown girls and young women for over 20 years is a helluva lot more than a "poor choice." LET'S. BE. REAL.
— Avril (@avrilnyc01) January 21, 2019
I was at this concert last night. @fatbellybella stated that she would pray for R.Kelly and his healing and the worlds healing and now everyone is fake outraged. The people writing the blogs and the people upset weren't there and are completely taking what she said out of context
— Jonelle Glori (@JonelleGlori) January 21, 2019
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“Poor choices” is an interesting way to spell relentless child molester but ok Erykah.
— Kelechi Okafor (@kelechnekoff) January 22, 2019
It’s real funny how so many people are at the same show but hear things differently. It’s blowing my mind how many posts I’m seeing about last night. @fatbellybella didn’t defend R. Kelly. Stop cancelling people because the angry mob on twitter says to do so.
— Decay, The Llama (@emceedecay) January 21, 2019
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