TD3 said:

my sis & I were JUST discussing Badu
and like she said "the only way you
can say anything about her situation
is if you're footing the bill.."
[Edited 4/5/09 20:43pm]

Why does she act like a hoodrat

midiscover said:

Cuz she is. She still my girl but she's strait up South Dallas (hood) and will tell you so herself. Just cuz she came up doesn't mean she evolved all that much.

MsMisha319 said:

Damn that's harsh...

but true

keep forgettin org is full of judgmental motherfuckers edit.
[Edited 4/6/09 4:38am]

fuck it edit.
[Edited 4/6/09 4:38am]

edit edit.
[Edited 4/6/09 4:39am]

No,don't edit those comments! You made some good points.

People still trippin' over this?

JackieBlue said:

I don't see it as "trippin'" just something else to discuss on the Org. We talk about everything else so what's the big deal if people express their divergent opinions over this too. So is it only judgmental when you (you in general) don't agree?

SCNDLS said:

Yup! Even at Grambling.

MuthaFunka said:

My childhood homegirl went to school with her at Grambling and I would see her at local poetry slams before she got signed and she's always repped that hoodish side of her. Doesn't make her a bad person, it is what it is. As always, money doesn't buy class or common sense.

Why couldn't she stay with André? I love them both.

It's kind of sad that she fluffs this off as being the norm.

Erykah has never been known as a role model and I'm sure she doesn't want to be either, but I hope the women who idolize her realize that this is not something they should aspire to.

MsMisha319 said:

That's the biggest kicker to me. How can these allegedly, "smart" ladies do such dumb things. I'm not condemning her for wanting to be an unmarried mother. That's the norm these days and I think that in some instances, it might be best for all parties involved. But, God damn, why does the world have to know you had sex every nine months after the fact? Pop a pill or have him stick a glove on his erection.

Cuddles said:

When did this happen?

Vendetta1 said:

Exactly, judgemental mutherfuckers who act as if their shit doesn't stink. The only thing that matters is that her babies are being cared for and they know who their fathers are. Appaently both is happening, so what's the issue? I swear some of you people look for shit not to like about a person. Your lives must really be unfulfilling....

larksanders said:

I still like her & her music. I just think the situation she's chosen to create ain't cool

& my life being un-fulfilling has NOTHING to do w/ Badu

larksanders said:

Nonsense. Anyone who thinks that having 3 kids from 3 different men and non of them your spouse is NOT very bright.

CalhounSq said:

Sometimes things are out of her hand. I am sure that when she was with all three of her babies fathers she thought it was a real and serious thing (and it could have been, just breif). All I am saying is that she is taking care of HER situation whether you think it's cool or not what's important is how you handle it.

As for my comment, it was not directed towards anyone in particular just an observation. No offense at all. It's still love.

SCNDLS said:

Not at all, I was surprised cause it seems like old news especially since we've discussed it quite a bit on the Org. But I'm aware not everyone was in on them then and it is a hot topic and her tweets keep it going so keep on then. As long as she takes care of her children and makes (good) music I'm cool. And I didn't call anyone judgmental. We've been up in the same thread talking about this very topic so I'm not above it by any means.
[Edited 4/6/09 10:26am]

Graycap23 said:

You're actually proving my point with that statement. Basically it all comes down to a simple "so what?". Why do you care? She makes no excuse for the situation she has created for her and her family, she just copes. Shouldn't you? Listen to her own lyrics "had 2 babies, different dudes. And I thought that both the love's was true. this is my last interview- it's just me" Get over yourself.

larksanders said:

lol.....95-5

Graycap23 said:

Sure, great response.....Righteous in the wrong way..

larksanders said:

No worries, I didn't take offense

SCNDLS said:

I agree! Erykah lived in my same neigborhood in Brooklyn, I met her once while we were was grocery shopping at the same store, (this was after her 1st album when everyone was jockin' her)...There was nothing phoney about her..real cool. She thought it was funny I recognized her (she didn't have the head wrap). I don't get the sense that she's phoney now, just by virtue of how she's handled her music career. I don't agree with having multiple children with multiple fathers, but she's not some welfare crack-ho . She was in relationships with these guys, AND SHE'S GROWN!!!..she is still making music and can provide for them.

steelyd said:

Preach.....some of ya'll should take note.

WTF!! Another black woman with a whole bunch kids is raising them herself?!?!?


WILL WONDERS EVER CEASE?

JackieBlue said:

Yeah, I wasn't referring to you about the judgmental part hence the "in general."