( ENSPIRE MUSIC ) Music And Cultural Icon Erykah Badu Is Touring With Hip-Hop Legend Yasiin Bey
ENSPIRE Contributor: Madesen Amadeo
BaduWorld Inc., announces Erykah Badu, Grammy award-winning musician, and performer, is hitting the road on her nationwide “Unfollow Me” Tour, along with hip-hop’s most introspective and insightful artist, Yasiin Bey. The producer, Outback Presents, promises an out-of-this-world, surreal atmosphere throughout every part of the tour. The tour will be taken to 25 cities in the U.S. from June 11, 2023, A.D., to July 23, 2023, A.D. For more information about the tour, visit www.unfollowmetour.com.
Erykah Badu’s “Unfollow Me” Tour starts in Newark’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. The tour takes off in San Antonio, Texas, and makes its return landing in Badu’s hometown, Dallas, Texas, on July 23, 2023. Tickets Go On Sale Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 2:22 PM at www.UnfollowMeTour.com
See the full list of cities and dates below:
Sunday, June 11, 2023, San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
Thursday, June 15, 2023, San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena
Friday, June 16, 2023, Las Vegas, NV – Michelob ULTA Arena
Saturday, June 17, 2023, Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Friday, June 23, 2023, Seattle, WA – WaMu Theater
Monday, June 26, 2023, Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Wednesday, June 28, 2023, St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
Friday, June 30, 2023, St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
Saturday, July 01, 2023, Chicago, IL – United Center
Sunday, July 02, 2023, Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Friday, July 07, 2023, Boston, MA – TD Garden
Saturday, July 08, 2023, New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Sunday, July 09, 2023, Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Norfolk, VA – Chartway Arena
Thursday, July 13, 2023, Washington DC – Capital One Arena
Saturday, July 15, 2023, Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Sunday, July 16, 2023, Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC
ABOUT ERYKAH BADU
Erykah Badu is a powerful creative force transcending music, film, and fashion. She is known for her songwriting, singing, and production skills. She is also loved for her capacity to heal, promote female wellness, challenge oppressive structures, and uphold the values of her Afrocentric and Black Feminist roots. Her unique blend of soul, funk, hip-hop, jazz, and gospel has earned her multiple awards and praise since the release of her debut album, Baduizm (1997), continuing through her fifth release, New Amerykah Part Two: Return Of The Ankh (2010), plus every track, video, and collaborations in between. Forever the innovator, she established a live stream company, revolutionized home concerts, and launched an online store called BaduWorldMarket.com—all in response to COVID.
Recently, Badu’s cannabis accessory brand, Apple Trees, collaborated with the international cannabis lifestyle brand, Cookies, to introduce That Badu, her premium line of cannabis. Badu’s fashion influence has always been a natural extension of her artistry. From her appearances at Fashion Week and the MET Gala to her numerous magazine covers and her capsule collection with the luxury brand Marni. Badu’s music, art, healing, and eclectic fashion statements have made her a cultural icon like no other. To fans and followers who may look to her as a leader and a source of inspiration, eagerly awaiting her next release, both in music and in the market, she says, “Don’t follow me; chart your own path.”
ABOUT Yasiin Bey
Yasiin Bey is a Brooklyn-born multimedia artist who has been working professionally since 1987. He has appeared in many stage and film productions during his career. About.com cited him as the “14th greatest rapper of all time.” He is a founding member of the duo Black Star with Talib Kweli, who released their seminal self-titled debut in 1998, followed by his own solo debut as Mos DefTM️, Black On Both Sides, in 1999, both regarded as pivotal contributions to contemporary culture. Mr. Bey has had an extensive career as an actor on stage and screen, attracting numerous awards and nominations. More recently, Yasiin Bey has worked with Dave Chappelle and Talib Kweli to create “The Midnight Miracle,” regarded by many as a watershed moment in podcasting. In 2022, he and Talib Kweli released a long-awaited second Black Star album, No Fear of Time, produced by Madlib.
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