Erykah Badu: Mama's Gun Tour, New Music & More | Biography Flash

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Erykah Badu delivered a star-studded night at the Hollywood Bowl on October 3rd, launching the highly anticipated Mama’s Gun 25: The Return of Automatic Slim tour. The Los Angeles Times coverage highlights the emotional, generational impact of her album Mama’s Gun, which turned 25 this year, and notes how Badu’s stage presence and artistic direction show no signs of slowing down. The show, featuring special guest Westside Gunn, reflected Badu’s deep creative control—she runs her own set design, musical direction, and even manages her social media herself. She described Mama’s Gun as a “metaphorical diary” and said she still feels like her best work is “inside” her, a striking insight for any biographer considering Badu’s legacy.

HotNewHipHop adds that fans are buzzing about her upcoming collaborative album with The Alchemist, titled Abi & Alan, which remains unreleased but was performed for live, device-free audiences this past summer. The album promises features from Westside Gunn, Thundercat, DRAM, Earl Sweatshirt, and Kamasi Washington. According to recent social media chatter and hip-hop journalist Brian B.Dot Miller, the tracklist for Abi & Alan surfaced online, but neither Badu nor The Alchemist have formally confirmed its authenticity or announced a solid release date. The pair also appeared on the Drink Champs podcast, with fans excitedly noting it took days to get through the extended episode—suggesting plenty of new stories and insights.

Badu’s tour is on a fast pace. After headlining the Hollywood Bowl with Westside Gunn, she is set for a show tonight, October 4th, at The Theatre at Resorts World in Las Vegas, followed by a U.K. stint at the Royal Albert Hall later this month. With the anniversary tour, new music on the way, and her continuing influence on the culture, Badu’s public activity remains a masterclass in longevity.

Social media is also tuning in: Threads posts urge Black women to listen to Erykah Badu as an essential October playlist staple, illustrating the ongoing resonance of her sound and status as a cultural touchstone.

There are no credible reports of business controversies or negative news tied to Badu in the last 24 hours. Her biggest focus is creation: in addition to music, she’s been experimenting with Japanese wood-burning techniques and building a portal in her Dallas home, showing her spiritual and artistic range.

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