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Erykah Badu Declines to Discuss Kanye West After Attending SoFi Shows

Her silence highlights reputational risk around Ye’s comeback following a UK entry ban that led to a festival cancellation.

Overview

  • Erykah Badu refused to comment on Kanye West when TMZ approached her outside a Los Angeles awards event Tuesday, replying, "Uh, no."
  • She had attended his two SoFi Stadium concerts and later shared Instagram clips praising the set design and thanking Bianca Censori for the invite.
  • The SoFi shows sold out and drew high-profile attendees, including Dave Chappelle, according to TMZ.
  • Following those Los Angeles dates, the UK Home Office withdrew West’s electronic travel authorization, and Wireless Festival confirmed it was canceled with refunds for all ticket holders.
  • Outlets note her reason for staying quiet is unclear, with HotNewHipHop speculating it could reflect recent setbacks and reported sponsor unease around West.